Curriculum Vitae
Bruce L. Cunningham, M.D., M.S.

Education
Post-Doctoral Training
Research Fellowships
Board Certification
Medical Licensure
Editorships
Honors and Awards
Consultant Positions
Academic Positions
Clinical Staff Positions
Administrative Assignments
Membership in Professional Societies
Professional Society Officer Positions
Professional Society Committee Appointments
Publications: Papers
Publications: Books and Book Chapters
Publications: Abstracts
Invited Lectures in Professional Symposia
Visiting Professorships
Teaching Responsibilities
Current and Former Advisees
Current Research Projects

EDUCATION:

New Trier High School, Winnetka, IL, 1967
B.A.: Trinity College, Hartford, CT, 9/67 - 6/71
M.D.: Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, 9/71 - 3/75
M.S.: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 8/83

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POST DOCTORAL TRAINING:

Internship - General Surgery
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
7/75 - 6/76

Residency - General Surgery
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
7/76 - 6/78

Residency - Plastic Surgery
Northwestern University
Chicago, IL
6/78 - 6/80

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RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS:

Microsurgical Research Laboratory
University of Minnesota
1/78 - 6/78

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BOARD CERTIFICATION:

American Board of Plastic Surgery
November 1981, Life Certification

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MEDICAL LICENSURE:

MN 8-80

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EDITORSHIPS:

Annals of Plastic Surgery
Associate Editor - 1994 - 1998

Aesthetic Surgery Journal
Editor - May, 1996 - May 2001

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HONORS AND AWARDS:

Cerberus Honorary Society
Trinity College - 1968

Clarence W. Monroe Award
Chicago Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Best Paper: June 1980
"The Distal Latissimus Flap"

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic
Surgery, Inc. Award in Research Excellence
Best Research Grant Paper: May 1992
"Small Field of View MRI Scans: A New Diagnostic Tool for Nasal Anatomy"

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic
Surgery, Inc. Award in Research Excellence Best Research Grant Paper: May 1993 "Comparative Assessment of Silicone Breast Implant Integrity with MRI, CT, Ultrasound and Mammogram with Surgical Correlation"

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CONSULTANT POSITIONS:

Park Nicollet Medical Center 1980 - present
Spinal Cord Society 1985 - 1990
Ethicon: Plastic Surgery Product Development 1990
National Institutes for Cancer: Silicone Implant Outcome Study 1995 - 1999
ABT Health Consultants: Silicone Implant Outcome Study 1995 - 1997
Bioplasty Corp: Plastic Surgery Products 1986 - 1987
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Advisor in Plastic Surgery 1985 - present
Medica Health Plan Medical Director 1996 - 2000
Mentor Corp Scientific Studies Medical Director 1996 - present

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ACADEMIC POSITIONS:

Instructor in Surgery
University of Minnesota
7/80-7/84

Assistant Professor of Surgery
University of Minnesota
7/84-7/88

Associate Professor of Surgery
University of Minnesota
7/88-7/94

Professor of Surgery
University of Minnesota
7/94-present

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CLINICAL STAFF POSITIONS:

Regions Hospital 7/80
Fairview-University Medical Center 7/80
Methodist Hospital 7/80
Park Nicollet Medical Center 7/80
Veterans Administration Medical Center 2/81
Gillette Children's Hospital 8/81
Mount Sinai-MMC Med Center 7/86
Midway-Health East Hospitals 10/87
Abbott Northwestern Hospital 7/89
United Hospital 1/93

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIGNMENTS:

Director, Division of Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery
University of Minnesota
7/84- present

Program Director
Residency Training Program in Plastic Surgery
University of Minnesota 1990-present

Director: Plastic Surgery Research Center, University of Minnesota. 1984-present

Director, Microsurgical Center
University of Minnesota
1980 - present

Chief, Plastic Surgery, Saint Paul Ramsey Medical Center 1980-1985

Graduate Faculty in Surgery
University of Minnesota
1987-present

Medical School Undergraduate Advisor 1980-present

Department of Surgery, Public Relations Task Force 1993 - 1998

Department of Surgery, Information Systems Task Force, Chairman 1994-1999

Dermatology-Surgery Outpatient Clinic 1993-2002

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MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:

Association of Academic Chairmen of Plastic Surgery 1993
American Association of Plastic Surgeons 1990
American College of Surgeons 10/83 (Fellow)
American Medical Association 1981
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 1986
American Society of Plastic Surgery 1981
Council of Regional Plastic Surgical Societies 1985 - 1990
Hennepin County Medical Society 1981
Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons 1985
Minneapolis Surgical Society 1982 - 1995
Minnesota Academy of Plastic Surgeons 1981-1990
Minnesota Society of Plastic Surgeons 1990
Minnesota State Medical Society 1981
North American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 1985
Plastic Surgery Research Council 1983
Rhinoplasty Society 1992
World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 1983

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PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OFFICER POSITIONS:

American Board of Plastic Surgery
Board of Directors 1997 - present
Executive Committee, Chair-Elect

American College of Surgeons
Committee on Trauma 1984 - 1989

American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Board of Directors May 1999 – present

American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Treasurer 2002 - 2003
Board of Directors 1997 - present
Executive Committee 2002-2005

Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons
Trustee 1989-1992

Minnesota Society Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
Secretary, 1985-1986
Vice President, 1986-1987
President, 1987-1988
Board of Directors 1992-present
Program Chair 1995-present

Minnesota Surgical Society
Board of Directors 1991- 1993

Rhinoplasty Society
Founding Member 1995
Board of Directors 1996 - present
Parliamentarian 1998-2000

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PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:

Academy of Minnesota Plastic Surgeons
Chairman, Scientific Program Committee 1991- 2001

American Association of Plastic Surgeons
Ethics Committee 1993- 1995

American Board of Plastic Surgeons
Board of Directors 1997 - present
Executive Committee, Chair-Elect
Budget and Finance Committee
Plastic Surgery within the Head and Neck Committee Exam Committee
Recertification Committee member
Cosmetic A.C.
ABMS Representative (Alternate)
Ad Hoc Committee on Tracking Outcomes in Plastic Surgery (TOPS)
Ethics Committee

American College of Surgeons
Committee on Trauma 1984-1989

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Board of Directors May 1999 - present, President Elect 2002-2003
Editor, Aesthetic Surgery Journal 1995 - present
Aesthetic Surgery Postgraduate Education Task Force Chair 1997 - present
Program Committee 1989 - present
Media Spokesman 1991 - present
Chairman, Scientific Research Committee 1989 - 1996
Membership Committee 1991 - 1994
Breast Surgery Committee 1998 - present
Corporate Sponsorship Subcommittee (ad hoc) 2000 - present

American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Treasurer 2002 - present
Board of Directors 1997 - present
Executive Committee 2002-2005
International Breast Implant Registry Board 2000 - present
Chairman, Investment Oversight Subcommittee of Finance Committee 1998 - present
Chairman, Annual Meeting Work Group 2002 - present
Chairman, Joint Outcomes Task Force 1995 - present
Chairman, Joint Outcomes Steering Committee 2001 - present
Chairman, Scientific Program Evaluation Committee 2001 - 2002
Outcomes Research Subcommittee - Joint Outcomes Task Force 1999 - present
TOPS Subcommittee - ASPS/PSEF Joint Outcomes Task Force 2001 - present
Task Force on ABPS Certification Issues 2001 - present
Task Force of Liposuction 2001 - present
Task Force on Patient Safety in Office Based Surgery Facilities 2001 - present
The Informatics in Plastic Surgery Collaborative Action Team 2002-2003
Convention Advisory Council 2002-2003
Advocacy Oversight Collaborative Action Team 2002-2003
Directed Research Committee 2002-2003
Honors Committee 2002-2003
PCEC Committee 2002-2003
Chairman, Scientific Program Committee 2001-2003
Breast Scientific Program Committee 1999-2001
Chairman, Finance Committee 1998-2001
Chairman, Lipoplasty Outcomes Research Task Force 1998-2000
Development Committee 1998-2000
Publications Committee 1998-2000
Chairman Breast Committee, Scientific Program 1997-1999
Committee of Insurance Company Advisors 10/85 - 1995
Product Assessment Commission 8/86
Breast Implant Collaborative Action Team

Plastic Surgery Education Foundation (PSEF)
Educational Technologies Committee 1997 - 2003
ASPS/PSEF Joint Outcomes Oversight Committee 1996 - present
Chairman, Outcomes Research Committee 1986 - present
Chairman, Clinical Outcome Task Force Pilot Project 1994 - present
Directed Research Committee 2001 - present
Outcomes Research subcommittee of the ASPS/PSEF Joint Outcomes Task Force 2001 - present
Chairman, ASPS/PSEF Joint Outcomes Steering Committee 2001 - present
Member, TOPS Subcommittee of the ASPS/PSEF Joint Outcomes Task Force 2001 - present
Task Force on Patient Safety in Office-Based Surgery Facilities 2001 - present
Task Force on ABPS Certification Issues 2001 - present
Chairman, ASPS/PSEF Joint Outcomes Task Force 2001 - present
Chairman, Finance Committee ASPS/PSEF 1998 - 2001
Chairman, Investment Oversight Subcommittee of the Finance Committee 1998 - 2001
Breast Implant Committee 1992 - 1999
Chairman, Silicone Implant Research Committee 1994 - 1997
Implantable Device Task Force 1993 - 1996
Research Grant Committee 1989 - 1995
Program Committee 1993 - 1995
Foundation Scholarship Committee 1993 - 1995
Instructional Course Committee 1987 - 1991

Institute of Basic & Applied Research in Surgery, University of Minnesota
Research Grant Committee 1984 - present
Board of Directors 1996 - present

Residency Review Committee for Plastic Surgery
Specialist Site Visitor 1996 - present

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PUBLICATIONS: PAPERS:

Papers in Refereed Journals:

*Denotes primary author or principal investigator. 

1.* Cunningham, B.L., Shaw, W.W., Mayfield, J.K., and Shons, A.R.: Free flap reconstruction of the lower extremity. Minn. Med. 62:707-712, 1979.

2.* Cunningham, B.L., Nivatvongs, S., and Shons, A.R.: Fournier's syndrome following anorectal examination and mucosal biopsy. Dis. Colon & Rectum 22:51-56, 1979.

3.* Cunningham, B.L., and Shons, A.R.: Free flap transfers in rats using an irradiated recipient site. Brit. J. Plast. Surg. 32:137-140, 1979.

4. Lewis, V.L., Cunningham, B.L., and Hugo, N.E.: V?Y retroposition flap. Ann. Plast. Surg. 6:37-43, 1981.

5.* McKinney, P., Cunningham, B.L.: New Approaches to breast reconstruction. Illinois Medical Journal, 169: (6) 367-370, June 1981.

6.* Cunningham, B.L., and Shons, A.R.: Upper Extremity ? Replantation Surgery. Minn. Med. 68:463-466, 1982.

7.* Geller, H.S., Tofte, R.W., and Cunningham, B.L.: Aeromonas hydrophila wound infection of the hand initially presenting as clostridial myonecrosis. J. Hand Surg. 8 333-335, 1983.

8.* Cunningham, B.L., and McKinney, P.: Patient acceptance of dissociative anesthetics. Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 72: 22-26, July 1983.

9. Shons, A.R., and Cunningham, B.L.: Free flap transfers for extremity coverage and salvage. J. Vascular Surgery, Mar/Apr: 101-107, 1984.

10.* Cunningham, B.L., and Shons, A.R.: Replantation surgery and microsurgical technique. J. Vascular Surgery 18:20-24, Jan/Feb 1984.

11.* Press, B.H.J., Christensen, M., Cunningham, B.L.: In situ vein bypass in the upper extremity; Application of microsurgical techniques. Europ. Surgical Research. 18:95-99, 1986.

12.* Schubert,W., Guzman-Stein, G., Ahrenholz, D.H., Solem, L.D. , Cunningham, B.L.: Free muscle flap for treatment of iatrogenic pneumocephalus. Lancet 1:1486-1487, 1987.

13.* Schubert, W., Hunter D.W., Guzman-Stein, G., Ahrenholz, D.H., Solem, L.D., Dressel, T., Cunningham, B.L.: The use of Streptokinase for the salvage of a free flap: a case report and review of the use of thrombolytic therapy. Microsurgery, 8:117-121, 1987.

14. Schubert, W., Guzman-Stein, G., Van der Vliet, J.A., Cunningham, B.L.: Pentoxifylline and pedicle flap survival. Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 79:492, 1987.

15.* Schubert, W., Kimberley, B., Guzman-Stein, G., Cunningham, B.L.: The use of labial artery for replantation of the lip and cheek. Ann. Plast. Surg. 20:256-260, 1988.

16.* Schubert, W., Guzman-Stein, G., Cunningham, B.L.: A new method for placement of tissue expanders. Ann. Plast. Surg. 20:191-193, 1988.

17.* Schubert, W., Guzman-Stein, G., Hope, R., Ahrenholz, D.H., Solem, L.D., Cunningham, B.L.: Scalping injuries; New technique for stabilization of flaps to the skull. Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 81:780-782, 1988.

18.* Guzman-Stein, G., Schubert, W., Najarian, D.W., Press, B.H.J., Cunningham, B.L.: Composite in situ vein bypass for upper extremity revascularization. Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 83:533-536, 1989.

19.* Sinow, J.D. and Cunningham, B.L.: Postmastectomy brachial plexus injury exacerbated by tissue expansion. Ann. Plast. Surg. 27:368-370, 1991.

20. Press, B.H.J., Chiu, D.T.W., and Cunningham, B.L.: The rectus abdominis muscle in difficult problems of hand soft tissue reconstruction. Brit. J. Plast. Surg. 43: 419-425, 1990.

21.* Derby, L.D., Sinow J.D., Bowers, L.D., and Cunningham, B.L.: Quantitative analysis of lidocaine hydrochloride delivery by diffusion across tissue expander membranes. Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 89:900, 1992.

22.* Workman, M.L., Kaye, A.V., Anderson, P.M., and Cunningham, B.L.: Malignant melanoma with evidence of maturation arising from a giant congenital neoceoloular nevus. Ann. Plast. Surg. 28:381-385, 1992.

23.* Sinow, J.D., Halvorsen, Jr. R.A., Matts, J.P., Schubert, W., Letourneau, J.G., and Cunningham, B.L.: Chest-wall deformity after tissue expansion for breast reconstruction. Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 88:998-1004, Dec., 1991.

24.* Workman, M.L., Bailey, D.F., and Cunningham, B.L.: Popliteal-based filleted lower leg musculocutaneous free-flap coverage of a hemipelvectomy defect. Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 89:326-329, 1992.

25.* Sinow, J.D., Cunningham, B.L.: Intraluminal Lidocaine for Analgesia after Tissue Expansion: A Double-Blind Prospective Trial in Breast Reconstruction. Annals of Plastic Surgery. 28:320-325, April 1992.

26. Schubert, W., Quillopa, N., Siegel, D.A., Hollander, H.L., Aldridge, J.H., and Cunningham, B.L.: The anatomical position of the medial and lateral canthus. Surg. Forum 43:598-599, 1992.

27. Cunningham, B.L. and Landis, G.H.: A study of the outcome of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Research Grant Program. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1992

28.* Workman, M.L., Christensen, M., Griffiths, H.J. and Cunningham, B.L.: Magnetic resonance imaging of the nose with surface coils: A new technique to evaluate functional and aesthetic problems. Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 91:1154, 1993.

29.* Cunningham, B.L.: Enhanced activity of lysosomal beta-galactosidase after silicone implantation - an experimental study in rats. (Invited Comment) J. Lab. Clin. Med. 121:734-736, 1993.

30. Embrey, M., Adams, E.E., Cunningham, B.L., Peters, W., Young, V.L. and Carlos, G.L.: A review of the literature on the etiology of capsular contracture and a pilot study to determine the outcome of capsular contracture interventions. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 23:197-206, 1999

31. Embrey, M., Adams, E.E., Cunningham, B.L., Peters, W., Young, V. L. and Carlo, G.L.: Factors associated with breast implant rupture: Pilot of a retrospective analysis. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 23:207-212, 1999

32. Cunningham, B.L., Lokeh, A., Gutowski, K: Saline-Filled Breast Implant Safety and Efficacy: A Multi-Center Retrospective Plast. Reconstr. Surg. (May 99)

33. Cunningham, B.L.: Discussion: Textured-Surface Saline-Filled Breast Implants for Augmentation Mammaplasty Plast. Reconstr. Surg 105:1553-1554, 2000

34. Cunningham, B.L.: Discussion:- Prospective Analysis of Psychosocial Outcomes in Breast Reconstruction: One-Year Posteroperative Results from the Michigan Breast Reconstruction outcome Study by Wilkins, E.G. et al. Plast Reconstr Surg - October 2000

35. Rohrich RJ, Cunningham BL, Jewell ML, Spear SL. Teenage breast augmentation: validating outcome data and statistics in plastic surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2005 Mar;115(3):943-4.

36. Cunningham BL, Gear AL, Kerrigan CL, Collins ED. Analysis of breast reduction complications derived from the BRAVO study. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2005 May;115(6):1597-604.

Publications in Non-Refereed Journals:

1. Cunningham, B.L.: Rectus Abdominis Muscle Free Flap Anatomical Investigation and Clinical Experiences. A thesis submitted to the faculty of the Graduate School of the University of Minnesota, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science. July 1983.

2. Cunningham, B.L.: Replantation Success. Surgical Practice. p. 1-4, 1985.

3. Cunningham, B.L.: Helping Hands. Overview of Hand Injury Management: AUDIO-DIGEST General Surgery. 39:Number 4, Feb. 26, 1992.

4. Workman, M.L., Cunningham, B.L., and Christensen, M.: Minor Office Surgery. Modern Medicine. 1993.

5. Everson, LI., Parantainen, H., Detlie, T., Stillman, AE., Olson, PN., Landis, GH., Foshager, MC., Cunningham, BL., Griffiths, HJ. Diagnosis of breast implant rupture: imaging findings and relative efficacies of imaging techniques. American Journal of Radiology. 163(1): 57-60; 1994.

Publications Submitted:

1.* Schubert, W., Najarian, D.W., Fryd, D.S., Cunningham, B.L.: An analysis of the dorsal rat flap as a model for study of flap survival. Plast. Reconstr. Surg., (in review)

2.* Workman, M, Bailey, D.F., Christensen, M, and Cunningham, B.L: Long term follow-up of 169 patients following breast reduction using the inferior pedicle technique. Annals of Plastic Surgery (in review)

3. Schubert, W., Najarian, D.W., and Cunningham, B.L.: The use of heparin, aspirin, dipyridamole, and sulfinpyrazone to increase flap survival. Plast. Reconstr. Surg. (in review)

4.* Everson, L.I., Paranthainen, H., Detlie, T., Stillman, A.E., Olson, P.N., Landis, G., Foshager, M.C., Cunningham, B.L., and Griffith, H.J.: The radiographic diagnosis of breast implant rupture: A study based on comparative imaging utilizing mammograms, ultrasound, CT and MR with clinical and surgical correlation. Amer. J. Radiology 1993 - (in review)

5.* Sinow, J.D. and Cunningham, B.L.: Sustained overfilling to enhance breast ptosis with tissue expansion in breast reconstruction. Plast. Reconstr. Surg. (in review)

Publications in Progress:

1. Clinical outcome of Saline breast implantation for augmentation or reconstruction; a multi- center retrospective cohort study.

2. Predicting final implant size in breast reconstruction.

3. Lipoplasty Effectiveness and Patient Safety; an Educational Foundation sponsored multi-center cohort study.

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PUBLICATIONS: BOOKS AND BOOK CHAPTERS:

Books:

McKinney, P., Cunningham, B.L.: Handbook of Plastic Surgery. Williams and Wilkins, 1981.

McKinney, P., Cunningham, B.L., and Knote, G.: Plastische Chirurgie: Grundzug & Methoden. Urban & Schwarzenberg, Munnich ? Wien, Baltimore, 1984.

McKinney P., and Cunningham, B.L.: Rhinoplasty. Churchill Livingstone, Inc. 1989.

McKinney P., and Cunningham, B.L.: Facial Aesthetic Surgery, Churchill Livingstone, Inc. 1992.

Book Chapters:

Cunningham, B.L., and Shons, A.R.: Lymphedema, In Vascular Surgery, Najarian, J.S., Delaney, J.P. (eds). Symposia Specialists, Inc. Miami, 1978, pp. 591-605.

Shons, A.R., and Cunningham, B.L.: Subcutaneous mastectomy, In Breast Surgery, Najarian, J.S., and Delaney, J.P. (eds), Symposia Specialists, Inc., 1980, VII (Book 1), p. 199-217.

Shons, A.R., and Cunningham, B.L.: Hand Injuries, In Emergency Surgery, J.S. Najarian, and J.P. Delaney, (eds), Symposia Specialists, Inc., 1982, pp. 243-248.

Cunningham, B.L., and Shons, A.R.: Current Concepts in Replantation Surgery, In Emergency Surgery, J.S. Najarian, and J.P. Delaney (eds), Symposia Specialists, Inc., 1982, pp. 249-258.

Cunningham, B.L.: Breast Reconstruction Following Mastectomy. In Advances in Breast & Endocrine Surgery, Najarian, J.S. and Delaney, J.P. (eds). Yearbook Medical publishers, Chicago. p. 213-226, 1986.

Cunningham, B.L., and Dressel, T.: Reconstruction of Soft Tissue Defects. In Trauma and Critical Care Surgery, Najarian, J.S., and Delaney, J.P. (eds) Yearbook Medical Publishers, Chicago. pp. 179-183, 1987.

Sinow, J.D., Cunningham, B.L.: Breast Reconstruction. In Breast Cancer. Kennedy, B.J., (eds) Alan R. Liss, pp. 189-211. Publ. Inc. , N.Y., 1989.

Sinow J.D., and Cunningham, B.L. Breast reconstruction after mastectomy. In J.S. Najarian and J.P. Delaney (eds.): Progress in Cancer Surgery. Chicago: Year Book Medical Publishers, Inc., 1991.

Guzman-Stein, G., Schubert, W, and Cunningham, B.L.: Reoperations for Lymphedema. In Reoperative General Surgery. Humphrey, E., McQuarrie, D. (eds) Mosby-Yearbook Medical Publishers, St. Louis, MO, p. 731-739, 1992.

Guzman-Stein, G., Krywonis, N, Schubert, W, and Cunningham, B.L.: Reoperation for Nonmelanomatous Skin Cancer. In Reoperative General Surgery. Humphrey, E., McQuarrie, D. (eds) Mosby-Yearbook

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PUBLICATIONS: ABSTRACTS PRESENTED:

1. Cunningham, B.L. and McKinney, P.: Distal Latissimus dorsi free flap. Proc. of Amer. Soc. of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons Research Council, Hershey, PA., April 1980.

2. Cunningham, B.L.: The Distal Latissimus free flap: a new donor site for thin flaps. Plastic Surgery Senior Residents Conference, Chapel Hill, N.C., May, 1980.

3. Cunningham, B.L.: A new muscle skin donor site for thin flaps. Chicago Society of Plastic Surgeons, Chicago, June 1980.

4. Cunningham, B.L., Shons, A.R.: Recent advances in breast reconstruction. Minnesota Surgical Society, Nov 1980.

5. Cunningham, B.L., Shons, A.R.: The Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flap: A versatile tool for Reconstruction of the upper extremity. American Association for Hand Surgery, New York, Oct 1981.

6. Cunningham, B.L., McKinney, P.: Patient acceptance of dissociative anesthetics. American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Las Vegas, April 1982.

7. Cunningham, B.L., Shons, A.R., Replantation Surgery and Microsurgical technique. American College of Angiology. Minneapolis, Sep, 1982.

8. Magallanes, F.N., Cunningham, B.L., and Shons, A.R.: The surgical treatment of decubitus ulcers. Proc. IX (Mexican) National Congress of Military Medicine. p. 46, 1982.

9. Magallanes, F.N., Cunningham, B.L., and Shons, A.R.: Subcutaneous mastectomy: Indications and Surgical Techniques. Proc. IX (Mexican) National Congress of Military Medicine., p. 119, 1982.

10. Magallanes, F.N., Cunningham, B.L., and Shons, A.R.: Reconstruction of traumatic defects of the lower extremity. Proc. IX (Mexican) National Congress of Military Medicine. p. 120, 1982.

11. Cunningham, B.L., Christensen, M., Dressel, T., and Shons, A.R.: The rectus abdominis muscle: A useful free flap donor site. American Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons, (Plastic Surgery Forum) pp.45-46, Honolulu, Hawaii, Oct. 1982.

12. Cunningham, B.L.: Clinical Experience with the Rectus Muscle Free Flap. The 23rd Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons. May 1983.

13. Cunningham, B.L.: Rectus Muscle Free Flap-Anatomical Considerations and Clinical Experience. The Seventy Symposia of the International Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. New York, June 1983.

14. Press, B., Cunningham, B.L., and Shons, A.R.: Rectus abdominis pedicle flap and split thickness skin graft for coverage of palmar soft tissue defects. Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons. Chicago, IL May, 1984.

15. Cunningham, B.L.: North American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Rectus Abdominis Free Muscle Flap. Clinical Experience with 35 Cases. May, 1984.

16. Christensen, M., Dressel, T., and Cunningham, B.L.: Rectus abdominis muscle free flap ? Anatomical considerations and clinical experience. Proc. of the VIII Symposium of the International Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Paris, France, May 1985.

17. Cunningham, B.L., Christensen, M.: In situ bypass in the upper extremity: application of microsurgical techniques. European Society for Surgical Research Group for Advancement of Microsurgery. Nancy, France. May 6-10, 1986.

18. Guzman-Stein, G., Schubert, W., Najarian, D., and Cunningham, B.L.: Effects of Immunosuppressants on Wound Healing. Presented at Minnesota Surgical Society. November 21, 1986.

19. Guzman-Stein, G., Schubert, W., Najarian, D., Shons, A.R., and Cunningham, B.L.: Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery in Transplant Patients. Presented at Minnesota Surgical Society, Nov. 21, 1986.

20. Schubert, W., Kimberley, B., Guzman-Stein, and Cunningham, M.D.: The use of labial artery for replacement of the lip and cheek. Minnesota Surgical Society, Nov. 1986.

21. Schubert, W., Guzman-Stein, G., Christensen, M., Cunningham, B.L.: Chest Wall Deformity Secondary to use of Tissue Expanders. British Virgin Islands / Butterworth Workshop in Plastic Surgery. Tortola, British Virgin Islands. January 1987.

22. Guzman-Stein, G., Schubert, W., Shons, A.R., Christensen, M., Cunningham, B.L.: Immediate Breast Reconstruction. British Virgin Islands / Butterworth Workshop in Plastic Surgery. Tortola, British Virgin Islands. January 1987.

23. Schubert, W., Kimberley, B., Guzman-Stein, G., Cunningham, B.L.: Spontaneous Functional Reinnervation of a Replanted Lip and Chin. Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons. 27th Annual Meeting at Southern Illinois University. Springfield, IL. May 1987.

24. Guzman-Stein, G., Schubert, W., Christensen,M., Cunningham,B.L.: Esthetic and Reconstructive Surgery in Transplant Patients. Minnesota Surgical Society, Nov 1987.

25. Schubert, W., Najarian, D.W., Fryd, D.S., Cunningham, B.L.: An Analysis of the Dorsal Rat Flap as a Model for Study of Flap Survival. American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. October 1988.

26. Schubert, W., Najarian, D.W., Barnick, S., Guzman-Stein, G., Cunningham, B.L.: The Use of Dipyridamole, Sulfinpyrazone, Vitamin E, and D-Penicillamine to Increase Flap Survival in a Rat. American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. October 1988.

27. Sinow, J.D., Halvorsen R.A., Schubert W., Letourneau J.D., and Cunningham B.L. Chest Wall Deformity with Tissue Expansion: A Prospective Longitudinal Study. American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Scientific Forum 12:174-176, 1989.

28. Sinow, J.D., and Cunningham, B.L.: Overfilling Tissue Expanders to Enhance Ptosis in Breast Reconstruction. American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, April 2, 1990, Chicago, IL.

29. Schubert, W., Quillopa, N., Aldridge, J.H. and Cunningham, B.L.: An Algorithm for the management of orbital trauma with enophthalmos. Minnesota Surgical Society. Duluth, MN., 1991.

30. Cunningham, B., Griffiths, H., Schubert, W., Christensen, M., Siegel, D., Workman, M.: Small Field of View MRI Scans: A New Diagnostic Tool for Nasal Anatomy. Presented at the 25th annual meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Los Angeles, CA, 1992.

31. Workman, M., Cunningham, B.L.: Nasal MRI- Clinical applications. Midwestern Society of Plastic Surgeons. Kansas City, May 1992.

32. Schubert, W., Quillopa, N., Siegel, D., Hollander, H., Aldridge, J., Cunningham, B.: The Anatomical Position of the Medial and Lateral Canthus. Presented at the 78th Clinical Congress. New Orleans, LA, 1992.

33. Landis, G., Everson, L., Cunningham, B.L.: Comparative Assessment of Silicone Breast Implant Integrity with MRI, CT, Ultrasound and Mammogram with Surgical Correlation. American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Boston, May 1993.

34. Schubert, W., Aldridge, J.H., Siegel, D.A., Cunningham, B. L.: Mandibular Reconstruction Using the Fibular Free Flap. Minnesota Surgical Society Fall Meeting, Duluth, MN, September 1993.

35. Cunningham, B.L.: Breast Implants and Reconstruction. Presented at The University of Minnesota Cancer Center. Minneapolis, Minnesota. October 1993.

36. Cunningham, B.L., Landis,G., Everson,L., Griffiths, H., Medot, M.: Accuracy of 4 Radiological Modalities in Predicting Status of Silicone Implant Integrity Determined at= Surgery. American Association of Plastic Surgeons. St. Louis, Missouri. May, 1994.

37. Schubert, W., Quillopa, N., Siegel, D.A, Hollander, H., Ray, M.A., Aldridge, J.H., Sultz, J.R., and Cunningham, B.L.: Guidlines for Canthal Positioning. SUBMITTED to 1995 ASPRS Scientific Program, San Francisco, CA.

38. Kerrigan, C.L., Collins, E.D., Cunningham, B.L., Wilkins, E., Striplin, D., Lowery, J. The Health Burden of Breast Hypertrophy. Accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, Colorado Springs, CO, May, 1999

39. Kerrigan, C.L., Collins, E.D., Cunningham, B.L., Wilkins, E., Striplin, D., Lowery, J. The Health Burden of Breast Hypertrophy. Accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, New Orleans, LA October, 1999

40. Kerrigan, C.L., Collins, E.D., Cunningham, B.L., Wilkins, E., Striplin, D., Lowery, J. The Health Burden of Breast Hypertrophy. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Plastic Surgeons, 1999.

41. Collins, E.D., Kerrigan, C.L., Striplin, D., Cunningham, B.L., Wilkins, E., Lowery, J. The Impact of Breast Reduction in patients with Symptomatic Macromastia. Proceedings of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, Laguna Beach CA, May 2000.

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INVITED LECTURES IN PROFESSIONAL SYMPOSIA:

1. Cunningham, B.L.: Closure of complex facial lacerations. St. Paul Ramsey Med. Ctr. and A Practical Approach to the Management of Trauma. pp. 33-41. Two Rivers, WI June 29, 1984.

2. Cunningham, B.L.: Management of open hand injuries. St. Paul Ramsey Med. Ctr. and University of Minnesota Hospitals Office of Continuing Medical Education; A Practical Approach to the Management of Trauma. pp. 80-87. Two Rivers, WI June 30, 1984.

3. Cunningham, B.L.: Microsurgery, Replantation and Trauma. St. Paul Ramsey Med. Ctr. and University of Minnesota Hospitals Office of Continuing Medical Education; A Practical Approach to the Management of Trauma. pp. 98-105. Two Rivers, WI July 1, 1984.

4. Cunningham, B.L.: What's New in Replantation Surgery. American Association of Orthopedic Registered Nurses. St. Paul, MN June 1985.

5. Cunningham, B.L.: Primary Care of Hand Injuries. Family Practice Primary Care Course. University of Minnesota Hospitals. June, 1985.

6. Cunningham, B.L.: Breast Reconstruction. University of Minnesota Continuation Course in Surgery. University of Minnesota Hospitals. Oct. 11, 1985.

7. Cunningham, B.L.: Reconstruction of Difficult Soft Tissue Injuries University of Minnesota Continuation Course in Surgery Minneapolis, Mn. June 1986.

8. Cunningham, B.L., Christensen, M.: Breast Cancer: Treatment and Reconstruction Primary Care Physicians of the Region of Reims, Reims, France. May 4, 1986.

9. Cunningham, B.L.: Principles of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Minnesota Association of Rehabilitation Nurses.
Mpls, MN. Sept. 18, 1986.

10. Cunningham, B.L.: Reconstruction of the Electrical Injury Winter Quad State Meeting of Rural Electrical Cooperative Association Bloomington, MN. January 21, 1987.

11. Schubert, W., Guzman-Stein, G., Christensen, M., Cunningham, B.L.Chest Wall Deformity Secondary to Use of Tissue Expanders Butterworth Workshop in Plastic Surgery Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands January 26, 1987.

12. Christensen, M., Guzman-Stein, G., Schubert, W., Cunningham, B.L. Rectus Abdominis Free Muscle Flaps . Butterworth Workshop in Plastic Surgery Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands January 27, 1987.

13. Guzman-Stein, G., Schubert, W., Christensen, M., Cunningham, B.L. Immediate Reconstruction after Mastectomy Butterworth Workshop in Plastic Surgery Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands January 27, 1987.

14. Cunningham, B.L.: Plastic Surgery Options and Innovations. Burn Care Today Sponsored by Continuing Medical Education, St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center. February 6, 1987.

15. Cunningham, B.L.: The Future of Allotransplantation, Clinical Protocols, Expectations with Clinical Cases. 32nd Annual Meeting of the Plastic Surgery Research Council,
Boston, MA. May 22, 1987.

16. Cunningham, B.L.: Limb Transplantation- A bad dream? Mayo Clinic Lecture Series. Rochester, Mn. Dec, 1987.

17. Cunningham, B.L.: Limb Transplantation- A bad dream? University of Minnesota Biomedical Ethics Center Luncheon Seminar Series. Dec. 18, 1987.

18. Cunningham, B.L.: New Areas of Transplantation-Expanding Professional Horizons. North American Transplant Coordinators Organization. Orlando, July 1988.

19. Sinow, J.D., Christensen, M., Cunningham,B.L.: Intraluminal Pressure Monitoring with Soft Tissue Expansion: Is it Useful? 3rd Annual British Virgin Island Workshop in Plastic Surgery January 23-27, 1989.

20. Sinow, J.D., Christensen, M., Cunningham,B.L.: Intraluminal Xylocaine can provide post tissue expansion analgesia: Fact or Fiction? 3rd Annual British Virgin Island Workshop in Plastic Surgery January 23-27, 1989.

21. Cunningham, B.L.: New Directions in Transplantation: Rising Ethical Concerns Medical Student Ethics Committee Symposium on Biomedical Ethics University of Minnesota, Feb. 25, 1989.

22. Cunningham, B.L., Christensen, M.: Management of Common Hand Injuries. University of Minnesota Medical Update for Primary Care Physicians. Fort Lauderdale. March 1989.

23. Christensen, M. Cunningham, B.L.,: Office Procedures: Excision of small lesions. University of Minnesota Medical Update for Primary Care Physicians. Fort Lauderdale. March 1989.

24. Cunningham, B.L., Christensen, M.: Lacerations, Facial Injuries and Scars. University of Minnesota Medical Update for Primary Care Physicians. Fort Lauderdale. March 1989.

25. Cunningham, B.L., Christensen, M.: Current Concepts in Breast Reconstruction. University of Minnesota Medical Update for Primary Care Physicians. Fort Lauderdale. March 1989.

26. Schubert, W, Quillopa, N, Aldridge, JH and Cunningham, BL: An Algorithm for the Management of Orbital Trauma with Enophthalmos. Rochester, 1990.

27. Cunningham, B.L., Christensen, M.: Management of Common Hand Injuries. University of Minnesota Medical Update for Primary Care Physicians. Fort Lauderdale. March 1991.

28. Christensen, M. Cunningham, B.L.,: Office Procedures: Excision of small lesions. University of Minnesota Medical Update for Primary Care Physicians. Fort Lauderdale. March 1991.

29. Cunningham, B.L., Christensen, M.: Lacerations, Facial Injuries and Scars. University of Minnesota Medical Update for Primary Care Physicians. Fort Lauderdale, FL. March 1991.

30. Cunningham, B.L., Christensen, M.: Current Concepts in Breast Reconstruction. University of Minnesota Medical Update for Primary Care Physicians. Fort Lauderdale. March 1991.

31. Landis, G.H., Cunningham, B.L.: Outcome of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Research Grant Program. Research Symposia Annual Meeting New York, 1991.

32. Cunningham, B., Workman, M.: Small Field of View MRI Scans: A New Diagnostic Tool for Nasal Anatomy. Education Foundation International Symposia. Paris, Feb 1992.

33. Cunningham, B.L.: Is there a problem with Silicone Breast Implants? Woman's Cancer Symposium. Mpls, Mn. Oct 1992.

34. Cunningham, B.L.: The breast implant controversy. University of Minnesota Medical Update for Primary Care Physicians. Fort Lauderdale, FL. March 1993.

35. Cunningham, B.L.: Multi-center retrospective study of Saline implant deflation. American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Boston, Ma. May 1993.

36. Cunningham, B.L.: Silicone Breast Implant Controversy. An Update. American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Dallas, TX April 1994.

37. Cunningham, B.L.: Multi-center retrospective study of saline implant deflation. Italian- American Congress of Plastic Surgeons. Florence, Italy. May, 1994

38. Cunningham, B.L.: Silicone Breast Implants. An Update. Italian-American Congress of Plastic Surgeons. Florence, Italy. May, 1994.

39. Cunningham, B.L.: Emergency room evaluation and treatment of facial injuries. University of Minnesota Medical Update for Primary Care Physicians. Fort Lauderdale, FL. March 1995.

40. Cunningham, B.L.:Outpatient treatment of hand injuries. University of Minnesota Medical Update for Primary Care Physicians. Fort Lauderdale, FL. March 1995.

41. Cunningham, B.L.: Breast implants and breast reconstruction. University of Minnesota Medical Update for Primary Care Physicians. Fort Lauderdale, FL March 1995.

42. Advances in Breast, Endocrine, and Cancer Surgery. "Breast Reconstruction - TRAM or Prothesis" June 1999 University of Minnesota

43. Kerrigan, C.L., Collins, E.D., Cunningham, B.L., Wilkins, E., Striplin, D., Lowery, J. The Health Burden of Breast Hypertrophy. Annual meeting of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, Colorado Springs, CO, May 4, 1999

44. Kerrigan, C.L., Collins, E.D., Cunningham, B.L., Wilkins, E., Striplin, D., Lowery, J. The Health Burden of Breast Hypertrophy. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Plastic Surgeons, Montreal, Canada June 23-26, 1999.

45. Cunningham, B.L. Final Chapter in Silicone Controversy. 16th Annual Breast Surgery Symposium, Atlanta, GA January 2000.

46. Cunningham, B.L. Outcome Analysis of Saline Implant Deflation. 16th Annual Breast Surgery Symposium, Atlanta, GA January 2000.

47. Cunningham, B.L. Rippling and Implant Palpability. 16th Annual Breast Surgery Symposium, Atlanta, GA January 2000.

48. Collins, E.D., Kerrigan, C.L., Striplin, D., Cunningham, B.L., Wilkins, E., Lowery, J. The Impact of Breast Reduction in patients with Symptomatic Macromastia. American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Los Angeles CA, October 2000.

49. Kerrigan, C.L., Collins, E., Kim, H.M., Schnur, P., Cunningham, B.L. Reduction Mammoplasty: Evidence Based Predictors of Outcome, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Los Angeles, CA, October 2000.

50. Cunningham, B.L. Panel Discussion: Breast Implants. XXXVII Brazilian National Congress, November 2000.

51. Cunningham, B.L. Conference: Rhinoplasty. XXXVII Brazilian National Congress, November 2000.

52. Cunningham, B.L. Panel: Facelift - Forehead Lift. XXXVII Brazilian National Congress, November 2000.

53. Cunningham, B.L. Course: Breast Implants. XXXVII Brazilian National Congress, November 2000.

54. Cunningham, B.L., Jewell, M.L., Kinney, B.M. Advanced Microsoft Power-Point Slide and Multi Media Presentations. American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Orlando, FL, November 2001

55. Cunningham, B.L., McKinney, P. Basic Rhinoplasty. American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Orlando, FL, November 2001

56. Cunningham, B.L. Managing the Opposite Breast Following Implant Reconstruction. 18th Annual Breast Surgery Symposium. Atlanta, GA, January 2002

57. Cunningham, B.L. Clinical Lessons from the Saline Prospective Study. 18th Annual Breast Surgery Symposium. Atlanta, GA, January 2002.

58. Cunningham, B.L. The images follows the flush: The psychological power of aestetic and reconstructive surgery. Jung Institute, November 2002

59. Cunningham, B.L. Hot Topics on Implant Reconstruction. 19th Annual Breast Surgery Symposium. Atlanta, GA, January 2003

60. Cunningham, B.L. FDA Update on Silicone Implants. 19th Annual Breast Surgery Symposium. Atlanta, GA, January 2003

61. Cunningham, B.L. Breast Reconstruction-Autologous Tissue or Prosthesis. 67th Annual Course in Surgery: Advances in Breast, Endocrine, and Cancer Surgery. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, June 2003.

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VISITING PROFESSORSHIPS:

Visiting Professor in Plastic Surgery,
Case Western Reserve University Hospitals, Cleveland, OH Dec 14-15, 1984.
Presentation: "Free Rectus Muscle: Anatomical Considerations and Clinical Experience."

Visiting Professor in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND March 20-21, 1986.
Presentation: "Current Concepts in Breast Reconstruction."

Visiting Professor in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery,
Northwestern University, Chicago, Il Sept 12-14, 1986.
Presentation: "Microsurgical Research Update" and "Current Concepts in Rhinoplasty."

Visiting Professor in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Reims France. May 4, 1986. Presentation: "Breast Cancer and Reconstruction

Visiting Professor in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Yale University, New Haven, CT. December 2001. Presentation: "The Alar Scroll."

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TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES:

University of Minnesota Teaching Responsibilities:

Undergraduate: Surgery 7522
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Graduate: Program Director
Plastic Surgery Residency Program established in 1990

National Teaching Responsibilities:

Cunningham, B.L., Constantian, M., McKinney, P.: The Unfavorable Result in Rhinoplasty. Instructional course for the Educational Foundation of American Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons. Annual meeting 1989 - 1993.

Cunningham, B.L., McKinney, P.: Basic Rhinoplasty. Instructional course for the Educational Foundation of American Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons. Annual meeting 1989 - 1993.

Cunningham, B.L.: Rhinoplasty & Nasal Reconstruction. Plastic Surgery Residents Board Review & Core Curriculum Symposia. Educational Foundation. Chicago, Ill. Nov 1991, 1992.

Instructor Advanced Trauma Life Support Course St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center August 22, 1987.

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CURRENT AND FORMER ADVISEES:

Medical Students:
Mary Camen MD - 1984. General Surgery, Northwestern Univ.
Thomas Valenti MD - 1985. Otolaryngology - UCLA
Asa Kim MD - 1985
    Orthopedic Surgery - Univ of Minn.
    Staff Orthopedics - Park Nicollet Med Center
Marc Lussier MD - 1987
    General Surgery - NYU
    Plastic Surgery Residency - Houston, TX
Lynn Derby MD - 1989
    General Surgery Resident
    Plastic Surgery - University of PA
Mark Wojtowicz MD - 1988. General Surgery Resident Univ of Minn
Darla Granger MD - 1988. General Surgery Resident - Univ of Minn
Dianna Harken MD - 1990. General Surgery, Anesthesiology - Univ of Minn
Heather Hollander MD - 1990
    General Surgery, Univ of Minn
    Plastic Surgery Residency - Grand Rapids Michigan
Stian Mjanger-2000. General Surgery Resident - Univ of Minn

Graduate Students:
Fernando Magallanes
    Clinical Fellow, 1980-1981
    Chief Plastic Surgeon, Military Hospital, Mexico City
Gregory Lovaas
    Intern Advisee, 1980
    General Surgery - Univ of Minn 1983
    Plastic Surgery - Univ of Miami 1985
Barry H.J. Press, M.D.
    Resident Advisee
    General Surgery - Univ of Minn 1984
    Plastic Surgery - NYU 1986
    Associate Professor Plastic Surgery Stanford University, 1987
Warren Schubert, M.D.
    Research Fellow in Plastic Surgery, 19861987
    General Surgery - Univ, Montreal
    Plastic Surgery - Case Western University, 1991
    Associate Professor - Univ of Minn
Mark Lovaas, M.D.
    Resident Advisee, 1985
    Plastic Surgery, University of Miami, 1987
    Clinical Instructor, Univ of Minn, Park Nicollet Med Center
William Strinden, M.D.
    Clinical Plastic Surgery Fellow, 1987
    Plastic Surgeon - North Dakota
Jordan Sinow, M.D.
    Research Fellow, 1987
    General Surgery - Univ of Minn 1990
    Plastic Surgery - UCLA 1992
    Cranio-facial Fellowship-Univ of Washington, Wa
Gabriela Guzman-Stein, M.D.
    Research Fellow, 1987
    General Surgery - Univ of Minn 1990
    Plastic Surgery - Univ of Alabama 1992
    Assistant Professor - Univ of Alabama
Scott Takasugi, M.D.
    Research Fellow, 1988
    Plastic Surgery UCSF, 1992
    Staff Plastic Surgeon - Kaiser Permanente, CA
Michael Workman, M.D.
    Research Fellow, 1991
    Plastic Surgery - Case Western Reserve 1993
    Plastic Surgeon - Seattle, WA
George H. Landis, M.D., 1991-1994
    Plastic Surgery Fellow - Univ of Minn
Mark Migliori, M.D. 1992-1995
    Plastic Surgery Fellow - Univ of Minn
Greg Mesna, M.D., 1993-1996
    Research Fellow, 1992
    Plastic Surgery Resident - Univ of Minn
    Plastic Surgery Fellow - Univ of Minn
James Hoffman, M.D., 1994-1997
    Plastic Surgery Fellow - Univ of Minn
Aamir Siddiqui, M.D., 1995-1998
    Plastic Surgery Fellow - Univ of Minn
Brian Kobienia, M.D. 1996-1999
    Plastic Surgery Fellow - Univ of Minn
Jennifer Harrington, M.D., 1997-2000
    Plastic Surgery Fellow - Univ of Minn
Ian Wilson, M.D. Research Fellow
Adam Lokeh, M.D.
    General Surgery Resident Univ of Minn
    Research Fellow, 1998-2000
    Plastic Surgery Fellow Univ of Minn, 2001-2004
Andrew J.L. Gear, M.D.
    Research Fellow, 2000-2002
    General Surgery Resident - Univ of Minn
    Plastic Surgery Fellow - Univ of Minn, 2003-2006
Marie-Claire Buckley, M.D., 1998-2001
    Plastic Surgery Fellow - Univ of Minn
Agnieszka Hatfield, M.D., 1999 - 2002
    Plastic Surgery Fellow - Univ of Minn
Carl de los Reyes, M.D., 2000 - 2003
    Plastic Surgery Fellow - Univ of Minn
Adam Lokeh, M.D., 2001 - 2004
    Plastic Surgery Fellow - Univ of Minn
Paul K. Lim, M.D., F.A.C.S., 2002 - 2005
    Plastic Surgery Fellow - Univ of Minn

Current Plastic Surgery Residents:

Jonathan Witzke, M.D. (2004-2007)
Elena V. Apasova, M.D. (2005-2008)
Sue Mi Tuttle, M.D. (2006-2009)

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CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS:

Mentor Corporation-Core Gel Breast Implant Outcomes, PI 1999-present
Adjunct Study with Mentor Silicone Gel-Filled Mammary Prosthesis1992-present
Mentor Corporation-CX002 naso-labial fold controlled study 2004-present
Mentor Corporation-CX002 lip enhancement feasibility study 2004-present
Lipoplasty Effectiveness and Patient Safety Study (LEAPS) 2002-present

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