AACS Certified Cosmetic Surgery FellowshipsExperience of an AACS Certified General Cosmetic Surgery Training FellowNorman Stewart, MD | Lake Charles, Louisiana As a 2023 graduate of the AACS Certified General Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship Program, I can attest to it being a wonderful experience. My fellowship was unique in that I trained with two great cosmetic surgeons.
AdvocacyJ. Kevin Duplechain, MD, FAACS | AACS Advocacy Committee Chair The Advocacy committee met on April 23, 2024. The meeting agenda included discussions specific to Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) surgery regarding New York and Florida, along with a discussion about ongoing efforts (e.g., articles being written) that are being developed to showcase the safety practices
CEO’s MessageVictoria Ceh, MPA | CEO/Executive Director The AACS Hands-On Cadaver Course in Facial Cosmetic Surgery was a resounding success! I would like to thank the amazing faculty for sharing their time and talent. Cadaver Course in Facial Cosmetic Surgery Faculty: And a special thank-you goes to Dr. Duplechain and his head nurse, Tina Thompson,
We extend our congratulations to the future AACS Certified Fellowship Training Fellows!The following group of physicians, who have secured a place in the highly exclusive 2025 Cohort, are now part of the AACS Certified Fellowship Family. Our post-residency program, the AACS Certified Training Fellowship, offers a unique opportunity for advanced education and training in the
The FTC’s rule regarding noncompete clauses aims to transform healthcare by enhancing employee mobility, increasing compensation, and (for reasons that are unclear to me given the higher anticipated wages) thereby reducing healthcare spending “by an estimated $74 billion to $194 billion” over the next decade. This extensive rule is “encapsulated” (their word, not mine) in
Dr. Mindi Giglio was practicing General Surgeon for 10 years and after experiencing burnout, she decided to pursue a career in Cosmetic Surgery by enrolling in the AACS Certified Fellowship Program. In this video, she shares her transformative experience and the benefits of the program. Now is the right time to formalize your journey with
The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) is Now Accepting Applications for Two AACS Certified Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship Training Programs Applications for AACS Certified Cosmetic Surgery Fellowships in General Cosmetic Surgery and Facial Cosmetic Surgery, which offer comprehensive, world-class training, will be ac-cepted until June 1, 2024 for July 2025 cohort positions. (March 30, 2024,
J. Kevin Duplechain, MD, FAACS | AACS Advocacy Committee Chair There are continued items that keep the AACS Advocacy Committee engaged. Over the past year, we have been engaged in multiple states advocating for the rights of members of the AACS. Earlier this year, we became involved and successfully defended attempts in New York that
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
(January 16, 2024, Chicago, IL)—The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS), the world’s largest multi-specialty home for physicians dedicated to cosmetic surgery and aesthetic medicine, will present its 40th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) on February 22-24, 2024, with an optional pre-meeting workshop on Ultrasound for Safe Brazilian Butt Lift Surgery and More, on Wednesday, February 21. Deeply committed to educating
