Hair Restoration Mentorship Programme

Training and Mentorship for Doctors with Dr Mark Tam, Hair Transplant Specialist

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Learn hair restoration techniques directly from Dr Mark Tam, one of the UK’s top hair transplant surgeons

Join Dr Mark Tam for the ultimate Hair Restoration Surgery Mentorship Programme and train alongside a hair transplant surgeon at the forefront of the specialty. Enjoy several days of immersive training, focused on real-world experience, with real patients – from consultation through to surgery.

Our masterclass training and mentoring programme is designed to provide end-to-end hair restoration knowledge with hands-on training and peer guidance to develop skills in pioneering FUE hair transplantation techniques.

It is ideal for GMC-registered doctors, either new to the field of hair restoration surgery who want to begin their training, or those already trained elsewhere and practising, but who feel they could benefit from additional learning and support. With this programme, you can learn from one of the best, no matter where you are on your journey into the hair restoration specialty.

Delivered under the direct mentorship of Dr Mark Tam, the programme blends theory, observation, and supervised, hands-on surgery to ensure competence throughout the full patient journey – taking you through advanced education and practical skills from patient consultation to post-operative care.

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The Hair Restoration Surgery Mentorship Programme

Training opportunities like this do not come along very often

By expressing your interest and completing our online application, you will be considered for a unique invitation to train alongside Dr Mark Tam and be part of an exclusive hair transplant mentorship programme.

His extensive experience with FUE techniques has enabled him to master and tackle even the most complex cases with precision and success that sets him apart in hair restoration circles, making him a true artisan in hair restoration. You will learn from his mastery and understand how to provide superior hair restoration results for your patients, demonstrating maximum hair density, a natural hairline, and donor area sustainability.

This amazing educational experience is not via a webinar or at a busy conference looking at surgical images on a screen, but in a small group, in a room with Dr Tam, where you can observe, question, and refine your knowledge, understanding, and surgical hair transplant skills at close quarters. With rare access to his personal insight, you will enjoy the immediate impact as you reflect on your own practice.

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This is not just ‘another’ training course; this is direct access to hair restoration mastery and mentorship with one of the UK’s top hair transplant surgeons.
  • ✓ See the perfection and accuracy Dr Mark Tam excels in achieving for every patient.
  • ✓ Observe the nuances of his practice and techniques that most people never see done or get adequately trained to deliver.
  • ✓ Understand every aspect of his decision-making processes, so you too can learn to mould your practice, applying his insight, and sharpening your skills under his guidance
  • ✓ You will not just learn what to do, but he will help you to understand why it works, how and when to adapt techniques for each patient, and how you too can elevate your standards of practice.
  • ✓ By investing in this opportunity, you will enhance your skills in hair restoration surgery, gain personal insight from an experienced surgeon, and strengthen your practice.

This programme is designed for both new and experienced hair restoration professionals who want to operate at the highest levels, not simply participate in achieving satisfactory results, or conveyor-belt surgeries, but learning to deliver the best results, the ones that have the ‘wow’ factor, and for good reason.

Working in close proximity to Dr Mark Tam, you will undoubtedly absorb his methods, his attention to detail, eye for accuracy, and excellence at every step, and transform your own approach, enhancing your skills and learning from guided, observational, and practical experiences that cannot be replicated through textbooks, online modules, or conference attendance.

The Hair Transplant Surgery Mentorship Programme is designed for hair restoration professionals who are ready to upgrade their skills from competence to exceptional excellence.

The Hair Restoration Surgery Mentorship Programme

The Structure of the Hair Restoration Surgery Mentorship Programme

The Hair Restoration Surgery Mentorship Programme comprises up to four available modules or training days. It has a schedule of three compulsory, intensive learning and observational days with an optional fourth day for supervised surgical practice (subject to suitability).

All training days are spent in Dr Mark Tam’s clinic in Harley Street, London.

Delegates will need to bring their own magnifying lens and headlight to in-clinic days.

Days 1 and 2 of the mentorship programme are routinely held on a Thursday, whilst Day 3 may be held on a Tuesday or a Saturday (to accommodate the reduction in class size). A calendar of available dates will be provided on acceptance of a successful application.

For international delegates or those travelling a long distance within the UK to attend in London, there are limited options for a fully intensive, consecutive three- or four-day course held from Thursday to Sunday inclusive.

Additional modules can be added to the Hair Restoration Surgery Mentorship Programme to include further surgical days, business support, ongoing mentorship, and post-mentorship guidance.

There are limited places on this fantastic mastery training and mentorship programme, and deliberately so. Dr Mark Tam wants to teach the best candidates and will invite small cohorts to attend various opportunities throughout the year, based on their applications.

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The Hair Restoration Surgery Mentorship Programme

Day 1 – Module 1: Patient Suitability and Pre-Consultation Preparation

This theory day will help you to understand appropriate patient selection. You will learn how to effectively triage patients, prepare professional pre-assessment reports based on patient-provided responses to questionnaires and image submission, and provide an estimated fee calculation and quotation ahead of an in-person consultation.

The format includes a full day in the clinic with Dr Mark Tam. As a group (maximum of 4 delegates), you will review and discuss pre-assessment case studies, learning the core requirements for pre-assessment and patient selection.

Learning Objectives
  • - Effective patient triage using pre-assessment techniques
  • - Identifying suitable and unsuitable candidates for hair restoration surgery
  • - Recognising contraindications, scalp conditions, and medical considerations
  • - Preparing preliminary reports to outline suitability and initial treatment recommendations, provide a basic quotation, and invite to an in-clinic consultation.

Day 2 – Module 2: Consultation skills and Measurement Techniques

Dr Mark Tam uses a unique method to map and measure the treatment area 'TAM+M' clinically proven to determine the exact amount of hair follicles required at a specific density, essential to better planning and excellent results. A consultation can last up to 2 hours where Dr Tam discusses expectations and will work with the patient to design the hairline they desire, while providing expert advice.

  • - Taking a thorough medical and lifestyle history, including attention to relevant contraindications for hair restoration intervention
  • - Honing and improving your consultation skills and patient interaction
  • - Accurate measurement management, the skills needed to precisely calculate treatment area size(s) and follicular unity graft requirements for effective placement density
  • - Treatment recommendations, including understanding when treatment staging may or may not be best suited, and hairline design planning
  • - How to assess the donor area(s) appropriately for all stages of treatment, including sustainability management
  • - How to take professional and consistent clinical before and after photographs

Day 3 – Module 3: Observation of surgery 1 to 1

On this surgery day, you will have the opportunity to observe a surgical case throughout the whole procedure. From start to finish, you will watch as Dr Mark Tam takes the patient through the preparations for surgery and the pre-operative care. You will observe the extraction of the follicular unit grafts, the preparation of the recipient site, and the implantation of the prepared grafts. Aftercare is vital, and you will observe Dr Tam’s protocols for caring for the hair following transplant. You will have the opportunity to ask questions as you observe on the surgical day.

The format includes a full day in clinic with Dr Mark Tam with exposure to a single surgical case. To ensure you can enjoy detailed observation, this day is held with a maximum of 2 delegates, who will rotate positioning alongside Dr Tam and his team of technicians.

  • - Understanding the patient’s surgical journey, including pre-op preparation and aftercare, alongside the surgical procedure itself
  • - Understanding the coordination of the surgical team, including the interactions between the surgeon and technicians, to ensure a smooth-running timetable and optimised graft handling and transplantation
  • - Familiarity with the techniques used for follicular unit extraction and implantation, including advanced and regenerative options

Day 4 – Module 4: Optional Surgery Day

There is an optional surgery day available with the opportunity to prepare a patient for surgery and perform hair transplantation under the supervision of Dr Mark Tam. You will also go through the management of post-surgery care and aftercare instructions.

The format includes a full day in clinic with Dr Mark Tam as a one-to-one learning day with practical, hands-on surgery. The day is held with a maximum of 1 delegate, plus a single hair technician to accompany the delegate.

Delegates will be required to bring their own patient model; their suitability for hair transplant surgery must be confirmed and pre-approved by Dr Mark Tam. The day will be performed as a practical assessment of your skills under the direct observation of Dr Mark Tam, who will review and provide feedback on your processes.

  • - Demonstrate that you know how to plan and perform a FUE hair transplant surgery on your model patient
  • - Show that you can apply the principles of design, technique, and patient safety, already honed during the prior observation and theory days
  • - Demonstrate your awareness of postoperative complications and appropriate mitigation
  • - Be able to review your processes and make reflective learning observations

What outcomes can you expect on completion of the Hair Restoration Surgery Mentorship Programme?

  • ✓ Confidently identify suitable candidates for hair restoration surgery.
  • ✓ Conduct structured and effective patient consultations, and create professional documentation including treatment area mapping, graft calculations, medical history taking, and consent forms.
  • ✓ Understand and perform surgical hair restoration safely and efficiently, including extraction, recipient site preparation, and implantation.
  • ✓ Deliver comprehensive post-operative care and guidance to patients, alongside the management of appropriate patient follow-up.

What are the eligibility and programme requirements for the Hair Restoration Surgery Mentorship Programme?

Eligibility & Application
  • - Complete the online application form.
  • - Submit a copy of your curriculum vitae (CV) or resumé.
  • - Provide proof that you are a GMC-registered doctor or have an equivalent international medical registration for your country of origin.
  • - Be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of surgical procedures.
  • - No prior qualifications in hair restoration are required. Both novices and those with existing hair transplant surgical experience are welcome. Where possible, delegate days may be grouped according to prior experience.
Programme Requirements
  • - Pre-reading: Delegates are required to complete and understand pre-reading tasks ahead of in-clinic mentoring days, to cover hair anatomy, FUE techniques, donor management, and aseptic surgical practices and techniques.
  • - Assessment: To maintain learning objectives, delegates will receive continuous mentor feedback from Dr Mark Tam and undergo a practical assessment as part of the Day 4 course module.
  • - Certification: A certificate of completion will be issued upon successful completion of all the compulsory modules within the Hair Restoration Surgery Mentorship Programme. This is a certificate of attendance and completion of course materials, not a certificate of competence.
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Hair Restoration Surgery Mentorship Programme Additional Modules

Alongside completion of the main structure of the Hair Restoration Surgery Mentorship Programme, there is the opportunity to undertake further learning activities and ongoing mentorship with the team and Dr Mark Tam. Fees are available upon request.

Further surgical supervision case(s)

If you wish to undertake more than one day of supervised surgery with Dr Mark Tam, you can revisit your learning by arranging further guidance during an additional surgical case study, using another model of your own.

Business development

As hair transplant surgeons and healthcare professionals, the day-to-day running of a profitable private clinic business may seem like alien territory. If you struggle with the business aspects of building a thriving private hair restoration practice, Dr Mark Tam and his team offer a variety of support and learning in business development. This will cover how to price your services and market them effectively, exploring how to approach patients to become case studies, scheduling regular reviews at two weeks and six months with photo shoots, filming video diaries, and gathering testimonials to build your patient portfolio.

Post-programme support

After completing the Hair Restoration Surgery Mentorship Programme, you may wish to benefit from support with the management of your surgical cases, having a sounding board who can offer advice, continued guidance, and feedback on your decisions and treatment plan, to augment your reflective journey. Dr Mark Tam provides post-programme support via 1-hour video calls to discuss your theatre cases.

Ongoing mentorship

Many of us can benefit from having a reassuring hand to guide us as we get started on a new learning curve. Ongoing mentorship with Dr Mark Tam is an option if you feel you could benefit from regular engagement, case discussions, advice, guidance, and feedback. Ongoing mentorship with Dr Mark Tam is provided via a monthly subscription service.

Why train in hair restoration

Why train in hair restoration surgery with Dr Mark Tam

During his career as a qualified hair transplant surgeon, Dr Mark Tam began to specialise in hairline transformations for receding hairlines.

In over a decade and a half of practice, he has treated many more complex hair loss cases than most surgeons get the chance to see. Often deemed too challenging by his peers, Dr Tam relished the learning opportunity that allowed him to study, improve, innovate, and master his craft, becoming the award-winning artisan of hair he is today.

Like a skilled craftsman, Dr Tam has devoted many years to developing the IDEAL technique for hair transplantation using high-density follicular unit extraction and placement methods that set him apart within the hair transplant specialty. When patients with receding hairlines come to see him, they know that, unlike many other surgeons, he has the skills to achieve a transformative result that looks and feels natural. Now, he wants to share his passion and his skills with other hair restoration professionals, offering the ultimate training and mentoring programme.

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Hair Restoration Surgery Mentorship Programme FAQs

Simply apply using our online application form and provide the necessary evidence to prove your eligibility. Dr Mark Tam will assess each candidate on their own merits, based on their past medical experience. Successful applicants will be invited to join the mentorship programme at that stage. Check the eligibility criteria above to ensure you submit all required information alongside your application.

This is a limited-places mentorship opportunity with Dr Mark Tam; submission of materials does not guarantee acceptance into the programme.

The Hair Restoration Surgery Mentorship Programme carries differing costs depending on whether you choose to complete only the observational modules 1 to 3, or the additional 4th module with supervised surgery. Additional modules plus ongoing mentorship subscriptions are available for additional fees.

Costs for training are available on application. The fees do not include any accommodation that you may require to attend training days in London.

The patient models taking part in the surgical observation day (Module 3) are existing patients supplied by Dr Mark Tam.

Should you wish to progress with the optional fourth day with a supervised surgical day, where you will perform the hair transplant surgery under supervision, you will be required to provide your own patient as a model on the day. This also ensures you can complete the appropriate follow-up with this patient post-training. The model will need to be pre-approved by Dr Mark Tam ahead of the surgery day to ensure suitability for hair transplantation.

Any additional surgical supervision days booked after completion of the Hair Restoration Surgery Mentorship Programme will require the same pre-approval of your own model.

For delegates travelling long distances within the UK or coming from abroad to train with Dr Mark Tam, there will be a handful of options available to complete the full programme (including the final supervised surgery day) over consecutive days, covering Thursday to Sunday. These opportunities will be more limited. Please ensure you mention this requirement on your application.

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