Today, educational situation in plastic surgery has significantly improved due to introduction of 5-year residency. The objective of educational process today is to cover the entire diverse spectrum of this specialty over a five-year period. Despite the role of traditional educational systems, such as lectures, seminars and analysis of clinical situations, one of the important aspects of training today is work with computer technologies and simulation systems. Virtual reality and technological improvements in surgery have led to exponential development of all areas of surgery, and plastic surgery is no exception. Correct surgical technique, clarity and precision of movements have become an extremely important component of training specialists in plastic surgery. Today, this problem can be solved without any harm to the health of patients due to available virtual or real simulators. The last ones are equally necessary for residents and doctors who want to improve their skills. The ability to learn, synthesize and implement acquired knowledge and ideas using virtual, augmented and mixed reality provides a huge opportunity for development of plastic and reconstructive surgery. This article examines the latest technologies and prospects for their application in training of plastic surgeons.

Keywords. clinical residency, plastic surgery, surgical simulators, online education