27. Why Mentorship Matters in Plastic Surgery | The H/K/B Fellowship Experience with Dr. Harley Moit

Behind every great surgeon is training, mentorship, collaboration, and a commitment to getting better. In this episode, Dr. Bill Kortesis and Dr. Gaurav Bharti sit down with Dr. Harley Moit to talk about the H/K/B aesthetic surgery fellowship, what it means to train the next generation of plastic surgeons, and how mentorship shapes surgical skill, judgment, precision, and patient care. They also discuss what patients should know about fellows in the operating room, why collaboration can improve outcomes, and how young surgeons continue growing long after fellowship ends.Dr. Harley Moit is a plastic surgeon at H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery in Charleston, South Carolina – Mount Pleasant and a former H/K/B aesthetic surgery fellow. His training includes general surgery residency at the University of Illinois at Peoria, plastic surgery residency at Indiana University, and advanced fellowship training in facial, breast, and body cosmetic surgery at H/K/B.Connect with Dr. Moit:Harley Moit, D.O. at H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery, Charleston, SC – Mount PleasantResources mentioned:ASAPS Fellowship Program - Advanced Cosmetic Surgery Training at H/K/B Cosmetic SurgeryIn this episode you’ll learn:Why fellowship training can help young plastic surgeons build confidence, technical skill, and sound surgical judgmentWhat patients should know about the role of fellows in surgery and how H/K/B maintains high standards of careHow mentorship, collaboration, and open case discussion help surgeons continue improving throughout their careersWelcome to HKB Uncut: the Health, Knowledge, and Beauty Podcast. On this show, Dr. Bill Kortesis & Dr. Gaurav Bharti unpack the newest techniques and trends in cosmetic surgery, how to tune out the social media noise to make empowered decisions about your appearance, and what you need to know before you book a procedure. Dr. Bill Kortesis and Dr. Gaurav Bharti are board certified plastic surgeons and Co-Founders of HKB Cosmetic Surgery, an award-winning practice with ten locations across five states. Connect with HKB: WebsiteYouTubeInstagramBefore & After GalleryBlogTikTok