{"id":1869,"date":"2025-01-23T13:43:33","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T13:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consumer.cosmeticsurgery.org\/?page_id=1869"},"modified":"2026-06-18T14:24:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T14:24:52","slug":"process","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cosmeticsurgery.org\/fellowships\/process\/","title":{"rendered":"About the AACS Certified Fellowship Program Match Process & Timeline"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The AACS Certified Fellowship Training Programs (programs<\/a>) use a formal match process to coordinate fellowship appointments. Our matching process is governed by the AACS Certified Fellowship Training Program Match Policy and Procedure (Match Policy<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please review the Match Policy along with the Match Timeline below for the steps and associated key dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The formal matching process begins approximately 18 months before the fellowship start date, allowing applicants and Program Directors adequate time for application review, interviews, ranking, and matching. Only AACS Certified Fellowship Programs participate in the AACS Fellowship Match. Following the Match, certified programs with available positions may continue recruiting eligible applicants in accordance with AACS policies. Programs begin on July 1st, with a few having an additional start in January, and run for one year. The Match Timeline below applies to both start dates for programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Not ready to apply just yet? Join the Fellowship mailing list and we’ll keep you up to date on all future deadlines, educational opportunities, and open programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGet Connected to an AACS Fellowship manager<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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<\/path><\/svg><\/span>July 2027 Positions<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The formal position match process for July 2027 and January 2028 is complete. Any new applications received will be sent to open fellowship programs only. For a list of open programs, please contact Kelly Van Zandt, CPHQ.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Match Timeline<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below is the calendar for the AACS Certified Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship Match for July 2028<\/strong> fellowship positions.<\/p>\n\n\n

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<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Step 1: Prepare Your Application <\/mark><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All Applicants must submit a centralized application<\/a> through AACS\u2019 Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship Match website. Along with their application, Applicants must execute AACS\u2019 Training Fellow Candidate Match Agreement. To prepare your application:<\/p>\n\n\n\n