American Board of Plastic Surgery

Editor-in-Chief: Martin I. Newman, M.D., FACS, Cleveland Clinic Florida, [1]

Overview[edit | edit source]

The American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc. was organized as a subsidiary of the American Board of Surgery in 1938. The American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc. was given the status of a major specialty board in 1941. It is the one certifying body for Plastic and Reconstructive surgery recognised by the American Board of Medical Specialties.

ABPS certification has the following requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited medical school
• Completion of either:

• at least three years of general surgery residency training
• or a complete residency in neurological surgery, orthopaedic surgery, otolaryngology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, or urology.

As well as:

• Completion of plastic surgery residency training of at least two years
• Passing comprehensive oral and written exams

Currently, ABPS certification must be renewed by examination every 10 years.

External links[edit | edit source]

• American Board of Plastic Surgery Website
• American Board of Medical Specialties Website

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