Eric H. Hubli, MD, FACS, FAAP, FICS

I want to thank Dr. Eric Hubli for serving as guest editor for this issue of Seminars in Plastic Surgery, Approaches to Craniosynostosis. The efforts made by each outstanding author on their respective articles—sharing with us their experience and knowledge—are also greatly appreciated.

Dr. Hubli received his undergraduate degree from Boston College where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS degree in Biology. He then attended Tufts University School of Medicine, where he received his Doctorate in Medicine, and then furthered his education at Harvard University where he received a Masters in Healthcare Management.

He acquired his general surgery training at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. During this portion of his career, he received accolades for his clinical teaching abilities and was given the opportunity to train at Beth Israel Hospital, a Harvard teaching affiliate. He soon reinvigorated his Boston connections by accepting a plastic surgery training position at the internationally acclaimed Lahey Clinic. The Lahey program is unique in that it is affiliated with both Harvard University and Boston University. As a result, Dr. Hubli was given the chance to hone his skills at the Lahey Clinic, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston University, and Boston City Hospitals. It was during his time at Boston Children's Hospital that Dr. Hubli uncovered his medical calling: craniofacial, cleft, and pediatric plastic surgery.

Dr. Hubli then secured a training position at the International Craniofacial Institute in Dallas, Texas. His success during his year of training led to a full-time faculty position at the Institute and a partnership with the center's founder, Dr. Kenneth E. Salyer. As a surgical leader at one of the busiest craniofacial and cleft centers in the world, Dr. Hubli experienced an unparalleled variety of cases. The challenges encountered helped him to develop a unique insight into the holistic management of craniofacial/cleft patients and their families.

In addition, Dr. Hubli has had an active academic career, contributing chapters to five textbooks and authoring over 20 journal articles. He has lectured nationally and internationally and continues to champion the cause of children with craniofacial deformities as a board member of Smile Train and as the Director of Craniofacial and Cleft Care at Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas.