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The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
Year founded: 1967
Membership: Approximately 2400 members in all categories. Plastic surgeons are elected to membership. Active Members practice in U.S. and Canada.
Candidates: Approximately 1200 additional plastic surgeons are currently enrolled in the ASAPS Candidate Program or the International Candidate Program. These surgeons have not yet been elected to membership.
Requirements: For election to Active Membership, a plastic surgeon must:
- Be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or the
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada;
- Be in at least the third year of practice following board certification;
- Meet specified requirements for accredited aesthetic (cosmetic) surgery Continuing Medical Education (CME);
- Meet specified requirements for documented aesthetic (cosmetic) surgery cases performed during a 12-month period and covering a wide range of procedures;
- Meet requirements for operating in an accredited surgical facility;
- Be sponsored by two ASAPS members;
- Submit current marketing/advertising materials, if any, for review; and
- Adhere to current ethical standards for professional conduct.
ASAPS Mission:
- To advance the science, art, and safe practice of aesthetic (cosmetic) plastic surgery among qualified plastic surgeons through medical education and research;
- To promote ethical conduct and responsible patient care;
- To serve the public by providing accurate and timely information regarding aesthetic (cosmetic) plastic surgery and promoting patient safety; and
- To advance the medical profession and plastic surgery specialty.
Publications: Aesthetic Surgery Journal: bimonthly, peer-reviewed scientific journal
Research: Sponsor of Cosmetic Surgery National Data Bank annual statistics
Referrals: Consumers may call toll-free, 1.888.ASAPS.11 (272.7711)
Home Page: www.surgery.org (has "find a surgeon" locator)
The 2400-member American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) is the largest plastic surgery organization devoted entirely to the advancement of cosmetic surgery. ASAPS is recognized throughout the world as the authoritative source for cosmetic surgery education. U.S. members are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Canadian members are certified in plastic surgery by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Toll-free referral line: 888.ASAPS.11 (272.7711). Website: www.surgery.org