Posted on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2005
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Understanding Specialty Medical Societies

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There seems to be as many medical societies as there are doctors, but the societies below are the creme de la creme. They permit membership only after peer review and require specific qualifications and other membership standards. In addition, their professional guidelines include strict standards of ethics and patient safety.

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)

Since 1967, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has been the world's leading organization in cosmetic surgery education and research. Surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery specialize in cosmetic surgery of the face and body and have met additional requirements for clinical experience, ethics and continuing education in cosmetic surgery. Members are required to operate only in accredited or licensed surgical facilities, and required to submit a stated number of continuing medical education hours specific to patient safety. ASAPS provides referrals to its member-surgeons in the United States and Canada, as well as online consumer resources specific to cosmetic procedures.

surgery.org
888-ASAPS-11

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is the largest plastic surgery specialty organization in the world. Founded in 1931, the society is composed of board-certified plastic surgeons who perform cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Members are required to operate only in accredited or licensed surgical facilities. Consumer lobbying efforts by ASPS have initiated legislation that now mandates insurance coverage for breast reconstruction procedures. ASPS provides referrals to its member-surgeons in the United States and Canada, as well an online consumer resources in plastic surgery.

plasticsurgery.org
888-4-PLASTIC

The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (AAFPRS)

Founded in 1964, the AAFPRS represents 2,800 facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons throughout the world. Most members are certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Additionally, members may be certified by the ABMS boards of plastic surgery, dermatology or opthamology.

facial-plastic-surgery.org
800-322-FACE

The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)

Members of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, founded in 1970, are board-certified dermatologists with additional accredited continuing medical education and research in medically necessary and cosmetic procedures to maintain the health, function and appearance of the skin, hair and nails. ASDS provides referrals to its member dermatologists in the United States, as well as online consumer resources in dermatology.

asds.net
847-956-0900

The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS)

Membership in the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, founded in 1969, is exclusive to board-certified opthalmologists. ASOPRS focuses on the training, education, research and quality of clinical practice in aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids and orbital region.

asoprs.org
407-774-7880

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