Introductory remarks regarding facial plastic and reconstructive surgery

: Some of the components of the author's training program at UCLA and in his actual practice in San Diego are compared, the type of surgical cases completed in training and in practice are examined, and the community acceptance of the author's definition of an otolaryngologist is commented on. Some of the conclusions regarding residency programs may be different from those of other specialists. The author's perspective is as a clinical assistant professor one year out of residency with an acute interest in the preparation for actual practice.