This session was recorded at the AACS Annual Scientific Meeting on February 20-22, 2025. This is a non-CME course and is approximately 90 minutes in length.

Registration

• $60 - AACS Member (Resident)*
• $60 - AACS Member (Training Fellow)*
• $60 - AACS Member (Physician or Allied Health)
• $120 - Non-Member Practitioner

*Residents and training fellows - After adding the course to your cart, use the coupon code in your renewal confirmation letter to bring the price to $0. If you need assistance, please email AACS headquarters.

Target Audience

Practitioners in the field of cosmetic surgery including, but not limited to, dermatology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, otolaryngology, general surgery, ophthalmology, and plastic/reconstructive surgery.

MODERATORS
Victoria Karlinsky-Bellini, MD, FAACS, FACS
Donovan Reed, MD

Introduction

How to Prepare for a Training Fellowship
Victoria Karlinsky-Bellini, MD, FAACS, FACS

How to Be a Successful Training Fellow
Marwan Araim, DO

Transitioning from Fellow to Attending Surgeon: Challenges and Lessons Learned
Donovan Reed, MD

Starting Your Own Medical & Cosmetic Surgery Practice: A Blueprint for Autonomy, Growth, and Long-Term Success
Emilio M. Justo, MD, FAACS, FAAO

The Microeconomics of a Cosmetic Surgery Practice: Financial Modeling Across Growth Scenarios
Alton Ingram, MD, JD, MBA, FAACS
Wilbur Hah, MD, MBA, FAACS

Building Compliance: A Surgeon’s Guide to Facility Planning and Accreditation Readiness
Marzieh Emami Ghoreishi, AIA, NCARB

From Employed to Independent: How Malpractice Coverage Changes When You Go Out on Your Own
Jennifer Wiggins, MBA, MA-ALS, RPLU, CPCU

Claims-Made vs. Occurrence: Understanding the Policy Types That Will Define Your Career
Jennifer Wiggins, MBA, MA-ALS, RPLU, CPCU

“I Am So Busy With Surgeries.” Can Higher Volume Mean Less Profit? How To Determine The Total Cost of Your Surgeries.
Ehab Akkary, MD, FAACS, FACS, MBA

Q&A