In this session, we sit down with Dr. Adana Campbell and Dr. Ariel Figueroa, two rising PGY-5 general surgery residents who just matched into plastic surgery independent residency. They share their journeys through general surgery training, the strategy behind the match, and what the independent pathway actually looks like for residents navigating it today. Whether you are a medical student exploring plastic surgery, a trainee mapping out your next steps, or just curious about how people find their way into the field, this conversation is for you.