American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery vs American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
asked 2 years ago by grgr123 in TX
Latest answer by Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
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Tags: AACS, board certification, plastic surgeon, qualifications
What exactly are the differences in being Board Certified and having memberships in the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery AND/OR the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery? Can you have one without the other?
3 answers to American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery vs American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
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Board Certified vs Memberships
In order to be a "member" of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, you need to be Board Certified in Plastic Surgery. Members of the American Society for Asethetic Plastic Surgery are also Board Certified. Memebrs in the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery are almost all NOT Board Certified in Plastic Surgery.
I know this is confusing, but those non-plastic surgeons who want a place in this field have created the confusion intentionally so you have a hard time sorting out...
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Board Certified vs. Membership
To achieve board certification a physician must complete a residency in that specialty and pass intensive examinations. Only certain boards are recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. The American Board of Dermatology would be one such recognized Board. The American Board of Plastic Surgery would be another. The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery may give their members board certification but their members have not been through a residency program and their board is...
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Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
Virginia Beach Dermatologist