American Board of Plastic Surgery

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

## Overview

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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

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

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