He is actively involved in surgical training of medical students, residents, and fellows. He serves as co-director of the Facial Plastic Fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Papel has been invited to serve as a Visiting Professor at more than 30 universities in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Mexico and South America. His textbook, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in its 3rd edition, has become a standard text for surgeons throughout the world.