Victoria Karlinsky-Bellini, MD, General Fellowship Committee Chair
Ryan Diepenbrock, DDS, FAACS, Facial Fellowship Committee Chair
The AACS Certified Fellowship Programs offer hands-on, real-world experience training for surgeons interested in a career in cosmetic surgery. The July 2025 cohort match begins March 1, 2024, when applications are sent to the Program Directors for consideration. For January start Programs, applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
What You Can Do Now to Prepare Your Application
- Review program eligibility and prerequisite requirements
AACS Program Requirements for Clinical Fellowship Training in General Cosmetic Surgery
AACS Program Requirements for Clinical Fellowship Training in Facial Cosmetic Surgery
2. Request letters of recommendation
3. Research Fellowship Programs that meet your professional and personal goals
Steps to Success and Process:
January-February 2024:
To prepare your fellowship application, review program requirements for a Facial Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship or General Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship, preview the application and gather necessary documents, including three letters of recommendation, and research Fellowship Programs.
Before March 1, 2024
Complete the fellowship application.
March 1, 2024
Program Directors receive July 2025 Training Fellow applications.
March 1 – June 1, 2024
Program Directors invite applicants to interview. Applications continue to be accepted.
June 1, 2024
Applicant and Program Directors rank lists are due.
July 1, 2024 – July 2025
Training Fellow match is announced.
Applications received post-match and are sent to open programs only. January start date applications are handled on a rolling basis.
There are a few open July 2024 positions. To receive the link or for any Fellowship questions, please contact Kelly Van Zandt at gro.yregruscitemsoc@tdnaznavk
We held a successful 2023 Resident Forum at the Annual Scientific Meeting in San Diego. Members of the New Surgeon Committee and current Training Fellows shared their insights and advice on transitioning into a cosmetic surgery career. Watch the replay below.
Apply for Free AACS Resident Membership
Your complimentary American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Resident Membership allows you explore the cosmetic surgery specialty and gives you the resources for a successful transition into a cosmetic surgery practice.
Since there are no residencies devoted solely to cosmetic surgery, AACS is the leading provider of resources and programs that support residents from all surgical specialties in their cosmetic surgery education and career development.
In 2024, when many current residents will be transitioning into practice, the cosmetic surgery market is projected to grow to $56.495 billion according to ResearchandMarkets.com. Cosmetic surgeons enjoy schedule flexibility and rewarding, close relationships with their patients that go beyond improving their appearance. Cosmetic surgeons are able to give patients a boost of confidence and dramatically improve their quality of life. For details on joining scroll down to the bottom of this page.
For current AACS Resident Members:
If you haven’t done so, please sign in and renew your 2024 Resident Membership. During the renewal process:
- Confirm your personal address is correct. This is the mailing address for your American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery.
- Include your personal email address. Your institutional email won’t be valid once your transition out of residency.
- If you have transitioned out of residency, your membership will automatically shift to a New Surgeon Year 1 membership. This is a discounted membership level for surgeons new to practice.