ASAPS Fact Sheet

Year
founded:

1967
Membership:
 Approximately 1950 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 active practice following board
    certification;

  • Meet specified requirements for accredited cosmetic surgery
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME);
  • Meet specified requirements for documented cosmetic surgery
    cases performed during a 12-month period and covering a wide
    range of procedures;
  • Meet requirements 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 and art of aesthetic 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 on
    aesthetic plastic surgery; 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)
Spokespersons: ASAPS
spokespersons/speakers are available by calling 212.921.0500




About ASAPS
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), is recognized as the world’s leading organization devoted entirely to aesthetic plastic surgery and cosmetic medicine of the face and body.  ASAPS is comprised of over 2,600 Plastic Surgeons; active members are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (USA) or by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and have extensive training in the complete spectrum of surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures. International active members are certified by equivalent boards of their respective countries. All members worldwide adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and must meet stringent membership requirements.

Website: www.surgery.org
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