AACS membership supports cosmetic surgeons in all phases of their career. Our Resident membership benefits support the next generation of cosmetic surgeons by providing educational and career planning resources.
Board Certification
The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) and the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery (ABFCS) pride themselves on setting the highest standards. Along with membership in AACS, becoming board certified lets patients know that you are a quality provider of cosmetic surgery.
Career Center
Make it easier for employers to find you by publishing your resume to our Career Center resume bank.
The Job Resource Center will support your job search teaching you everything from interview preparation to salary negotiation.
Publications & Statistics
Timeline: Opening a Cosmetic Surgery Practice
Drafted by AACS member Talon Maningas, DO, this timeline outlines the key steps you’ll need to take over the course of a year to set up a cosmetic surgery practice.
Articles
Learn more about the future of cosmetic surgery and upcoming trends with the articles linked below.
- Frequently Asked Questions About Cosmetic Surgery
- Journal Article: Current Trends of Cosmetic Surgical Procedures With the General Cosmetic Surgery Fellowships by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
- Cosmetic Surgery Statistics
- Equivalency? An Analysis of the AACS General Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship Through the Lens of the ACGME 6 Core Competencies
Partner Resources
Student Loan Support from SoFi
AACS and SoFi have teamed up to help you take down student debt with student loan benefits exclusively for AACS members.
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