ASPS International Residents World Cup
The Global Competition for International Residents in Plastic Surgery

This unique online competition engages plastic surgery training programs worldwide, each comprising teams of up to four residents from around the world. Participants answer questions on case studies and the core curriculum of plastic surgery. Each matchup consists of 10 multiple-choice questions, culminating in a final championship round comprising 15 questions. Every team member answers each question individually, with scoring based on both accuracy and speed. Team members can consult with one another before answering, though slower responses could negatively impact the overall score.

Congratulations to the Department of Plastic Surgery at Sydney Children's Hospital Westmead, champions of the 2025 ASPS International Residents World Cup!

This outstanding achievement is a testament to their surgical skill, teamwork and unwavering dedication to excellence. The team's ability to perform under pressure and showcase advanced clinical knowledge reflects the caliber of training and leadership that defines the future of our specialty.

This victory is more than a win – it's a milestone that will inspire plastic surgery residents worldwide.

Team Members

• Training Program Director Peter Hayward, MD
• Ines Prasidha, MD
• Urska Cebron, MD
• Jason Sivieng, MD
• Tanya Low, MD

Well done on this remarkable accomplishment!

Competition Format

The game consists of 10 multiple-choice questions, with the final championship game consisting of 15 questions. Each member of the team will answer every question individually, and the scoring will be based on both the correct answer and the speed at which the question was answered. Team members may consult with one another before answering, but taking longer to answer could negatively impact your score.

At the end of each round, the scores of each team member will be averaged to determine the overall team score. The team with the highest total score will win the game and advance to the next round.

2025 Champions

Department of Plastic Surgery at Sydney Children's Hospital Westmead (Australia)
Resident Team: Ines Prasidha, MD; Tanya Low, MD; Jason Sivieng, MD; and Urska Cebron, MD*
Training Program Director: Peter Hayward, MD*
*Not pictured

2024 Champions

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (Taiwan)
Resident Team: Wen-Jung Chang, MD; Chi-Wei Huang, MD; Chih-Kai Hsu, MD; and Yu-Jen Chen, MD
Training Program Director: Cheng-Hung Lin, MD

2023 Champions

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (Peru)
Resident Team: Oscar Pérez Aguilar, MD; Luis Gerardo Sandoval, MD; and Elmer Torres Bonilla, MD
Training Program Director: Ricardo Gomez Galindo, MD

Please contact Romina Valadez at rvaladez@plasticsurgery.org with any questions.