This session was recorded at the AACS Annual Scientific Meeting on February 22-24, 2024. This is a non-CME course and is approximately 75 minutes in length.

Registration

• $50 - AACS Member (Resident)*
• $50 - AACS Member (Training Fellow)*
• $50 - AACS Member (Physician or Allied Health)
• $100 - 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
Suzan Obagi, MD, FAACS
Ruth Olumba, DO

Welcome and Introduction
Ruth Olumba, DO

Preparing the Surgical Resident for a Career in Cosmetic Surgery

Things to Do to Prepare Yourself for a Career in Cosmetic Surgery
Artem Krutyansky, MD, DMD, MPH

Why the Practice Setting I Chose was Right for Me: Solo Practice
Alisha Jefferson, MD, FAACS, FACS

Why the Practice Setting I Chose was Right for Me: Small Group Practice

Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship Training

What Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship Program Directors
Look for in Applicants
Victoria Karlinsky-Bellini, MD, FAACS

Day in the Life of a Cosmetic Surgery Training Fellow (Facial)
Ashkaan B. Bahreini, DDS

Day in the Life of a Cosmetic Surgery Training Fellow (General)
Mindi Giglio, DO

Transitioning to Practice - A New Cosmetic Surgeon

Board Certification - Why is it Important?
Jeffrey Swetnam, MD, FAACS, FACS

The Role AACS Played in Meeting My Career Objectives
Elise Ehland, DDS, FAACS, FACS

The Role AACS Played in Meeting My Career Objectives
Pasquale G. Tolomeo, MD, DDS

Panel Q&A