In this “Giants in Plastic Surgery” episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, Joon Pio (JP) Hong, MD, PhD, MBA discusses his well-considered perspective on life and plastic surgery. Emphasising the importance of honesty in colleagues and the value of good mentorship, Dr. Hong explains his belief that fostering positive relationships with patients and colleagues is essential to success in the field of plastic surgery. In a reflective crescendo, Dr. Hong discusses the importance of finding passions outside of plastic surgery, to help sustain you throughout your career and beyond. Enjoy this thoughtful and inspiring look at the world of plastic surgery from the perspective of a seasoned professional.

Read a classic PRS Global Open review article by Dr. Hong and co-authors- “Best Local Flaps for Lower Extremity Reconstruction”: https://bit.ly/GOXDC_Hong

Joon Pio Hong, MD, PhD, MBA. is Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Ulsan College of Medicine and Asan Medical Center. He has board certifications in trauma, hand, and plastic surgery. He received his BS degree from the Yonsei University of College of Medicine and his MS degree in medicine and PhD degree from the Graduate School of Yonsei University. He received his MBA on medical management from University of Southern California at Marshall School of Business.

He is an active member of several professional associations such as the American Society of Plastic Surgery, World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, and Korean Society of Plastic Surgery.

His major work has been research and clinical practice in wound healing, diabetic foot reconstruction and microsurgery. He is the Reconstructive Section Editor for PRS Global Open and also serves on the editorial board for numerous journals including Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, International Wound Journal, Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery and more. He has been invited in over 80 countries to present his work and is visiting professor for more than 20 institutions. He has over 180 publications in this field of practice with 24 book chapters including the Neligan Plastic surgery. He was recently awarded the “Godina Travelling Fellowship” from the 2015 American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery.

Your host, Dr. Vimal Gokani, is a senior Specialty Registrar in plastic surgery in London, England.

Giants in plastic surgery is produced & edited by Dr. George Adigbli, who is an Academic Specialty Registrar in plastic surgery in Oxford, England.

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