The AACS Certified Fellowship Programs provide hands-on training and real-world experience for surgeons who want to pursue a career in cosmetic surgery. The application process for the July 2026 cohort will begin on January 1, 2025. Applications submitted before March 1 will be forwarded to the Program Directors for consideration. Applications will still be accepted … Read more

In this video, AACS Fellowship Directors and current and former Training Fellows held our yearly panel discussion. Topics included: The AACS Certified Fellowship program offers physicians gain access to a unique learning environment that offers specialized training, hands-on experience, and exposure to a variety of cosmetic surgery techniques. The collaborative atmosphere promotes innovation and fosters … Read more

Key Takeaways from the 2023 Fellowship Program Reflectively, the AACS Fellowship program has significantly shaped a physician’s approach to a career in cosmetic surgery. They learn to embrace the unique learning environment of Fellowships, which provides an unparalleled opportunity for specialized training, hands-on experience, and exposure to diverse surgical techniques. The collaborative atmosphere fosters innovation … Read more

Embrace the Learning Curve To excel in any field, continuous learning is essential, particularly in cosmetic surgery, where precision and techniques are constantly evolving. For Dr. Tobin, a cosmetic surgeon with over five decades of experience, lifelong learning has been a cornerstone of his practice. Fellowship training programs have emerged as a structured approach to enhancing the … Read more

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. … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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, … Read more

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 … Read more

The AACS Board of Trustees has approved the Aesthetic Surgery Institute’s application to certify a general cosmetic surgery fellowship, under the Program Director Phu M. Do, MD, FAACS.  The Aesthetic Surgery Institute in Houston, TX will offer a fellowship in general cosmetic surgery starting in 2024. The program encompasses training in cosmetic surgery of the breast (breast … Read more