by Dr. Ryan Diepenbrock, President of the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery The American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery is entering its fifth year of service certifying surgeons dedicated to patient safety and the advancement of multi-disciplinary cooperation. As the ABFCS flourishes, we continue to look to expand our influence and credibility to surgeons dedicating their … Read more
By Janet Fields, Director of Business Development, SoFi Financial hardship due to COVID-19 can be stressful. That’s why AACS has partnered with SoFi to offer AACS members access to personal loans, student loan financing, educational content, and exclusive perks as one of our member benefits. You can learn more at SoFi.com/AACS. Personal Loans The SoFi Personal … Read more
The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery joins the American Medical Association in its condemnation of police brutality and racism and its call for action and accountability among health organizations and law enforcement. In a time that is made more stressful by the COVID-19 pandemic, we cannot afford to ignore the structural injustices that negatively affect marginalized communities … Read more
Dear friends and colleagues, Welcome to the first edition of AACS’s new quarterly newsletter, The Consult. This newsletter will share information, highlight our goals and accomplishments, focus on our members, provide information about our educational programs, and share practice ideas. Before I continue, I must acknowledge that the COVID-19 virus has presented us with a unique … Read more
By Doctor.com At first glance, investing heavily in SEO and advertising might entice doctors looking to grow their practices. But these tools alone will fall flat in the digital era. Doctors who want to gain new patients need to take a more holistic approach to their digital strategy. The good news? Focusing on just a … Read more
By Suzan Obagi, MD As AACS celebrates its 35th anniversary, it is an excellent time to reflect on our proud past and dynamic future. Our resident members are a critical part of that future. As someone who has served continually in AACS, ABCS and CSF leadership for 12 years, I can share that we need new … Read more
We were fortunate to hold our 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting last month in Las Vegas, which left attendees with key takeaways they could use to improve their practices and drive cosmetic surgery into the future. From discussions on the latest techniques to new technologies to add to their practice, advice on ensuring the best patient … Read more
Author: Lorraine Mazurek, CEO of Achieving Accreditation, LLC Risk Management is a cycle. That means that it is not something that gets checked off a to-do list. Rather, it is a continuous activity. Having a risk management process means that your organization knows and understands the risks to which you are exposed. It also means … Read more
AACS Certified Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship Programs distinguish the Academy from other aesthetic organizations. These programs fill an essential part of the continuum of a cosmetic surgeon’s education, training, and experience. They offer hands-on education from an ABCS or ABFCS board-certified program director who has demonstrated teaching experience and a commitment to train and mentor the next generation … Read more
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASEFebruary 28, 2020 CHICAGO, IL – CHICAGO, IL – Mark Mandell-Brown, MD has been named President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Mandell-Brown was officially inducted on February 28 at the AACS 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting in Las Vegas. “I am truly honored to be taking the reins of AACS, the only … Read more
