Upcoming Events
March 1 - May 31, 2012
Call for Papers: 2013 Annual Scientific Meeting
Las Vegas, NV
June 21-23, 2012
Cadaver Dissection Workshop
New and Established Techniques in Breast and Body Contouring: A Hands-On Cadaver Workshop
Saint Louis University, MO
July 5-7, 2012
Live Surgery Workshop
Advanced Techniques in Cosmetic Surgery
Buenos Aires, Argentina
August 10-11, 2012
Live Surgery Workshop
Liposuction, Fat Transfer and Abdominoplasty
Bayonne, NJ
September 13-15, 2012
Live Surgery Workshop
Cosmetic Surgery of the Breast, Face/Neck & Abdomen
Tulsa, OK
Apply for AACS Membership
Fellow
Membership in the Academy as a Fellow may be granted to any physician (MD or DO) who meets all of the following requirements:
- Has performed at least fifty (50) cosmetic surgery procedures, as the surgeon with primary responsibility for the procedure, during a 1 year period prior to applying for admission as a Fellow; in an accredited ambulatory center; accreditation may include, but is not limited to AAAHC, JCAHO, state-approved agencies and Medicare-approved facilities.
- Is Board Certified in an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) approved surgical specialty, an American Osteopathic Association Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists (AOA-BOS) approved surgical specialty, or other surgical specialty deemed equivalent by the AACS, such as: Dermatologic Surgery, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmic Surgery (Ophthalmology), Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Otolaryngology and Plastic Surgery.
- Is Board Certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery: [This requirement applies only to membership applications received on or after January 1, 2012]
- Whose membership, in the opinion of the Board of Trustees, will advance the Academy's exempt purpose and mission.
Note: Applicants not meeting these requirements should apply for Associate or Affiliate membership
Membership Rate: $750 USD + Application Fee
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Documentation Required
Associate
Associate membership may be granted to any physician or oral and maxillofacial surgeon who is actively engaged on a regular basis in the performance of cosmetic surgery, but who does not meet Fellow member requirements. Associate members must be board certified or board-eligible in an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) approved surgical subspecialty, or other surgical specialty deemed equivalent by the AACS, such as: Dermatologic Surgery, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmic Surgery (Ophthalmology), Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Otolaryngology and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Membership Rate: $750 USD + Application Fee
Apply Online
Download Application
Documentation Required
Affiliate
Affiliate membership may be granted to any physician who is actively engaged on a regular basis in the performance of cosmetic surgery, but who does not meet Fellow or Associate member requirements. This includes those physicians' whose original specialties fall outside the seven specialties listed above. Affiliate members' specialties may include Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, etc.
Membership Rate: $750 USD + Application Fee
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Download Application
Documentation Required
International
International membership may be granted to any physician or oral and maxillofacial surgeon who is actively engaged on a regular basis in the performance of cosmetic surgery and resides in any country other than the United States or Canada.
Membership Rate: $349 USD + Application Fee
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Documentation Required
Resident
Resident membership may be granted to any physician who is participating in residency or fellowship training and who has an interest in the field of cosmetic surgery.
Membership Rate: $0
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Documentation Required
Allied Health Membership
Allied Health membership may be granted to any persons engaged in the field of cosmetic surgery, in patient care, or in a technical or administrative capacity. Examples include: nurse practitioners, medical/physician assistants, estheticians, medical spa staff or other administrative staff. All candidates for membership must be referred by a physician who is on staff at their facility and is a current AACS member.
Membership Rate: $299 USD + Application Fee
Apply Online
Documentation Required
Application Process
To begin the application process, you can apply online or download a PDF application. Once you have applied, you will be contacted regarding any further documentation needed to complete your application. Once your application is complete, it will be forwarded to our membership committee for approval. The committee will then recommend your application to the Board of Trustees, provided all requirements are met. Final approval is given by the Board of Trustees.
