Welcome to the Residents and Fellows Forum

Dear Plastic Surgery Residents,

Welcome to ASPS, to the Resident and Fellows Forum and to exploring the countless opportunities that await YOU within our society.

As your resident representative, I don't see a better way to stimulate change than by getting involved and representing trainee interests nationally and internationally through the ASPS.

All residents from all backgrounds and nationalities are welcome and encouraged to engage and become active in important societal activities such as international exchange, advocacy, education, diversity and inclusion, research, health policy, technology and so on.

I encourage you to join ASPS as a resident or fellow subscriber and get involved by serving on ASPS committees, such as the Residents Council. Make sure to enjoy your membership benefits, including educational materials, access to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the chance to attend Plastic Surgery The Meeting (PSTM) and network with and learn from the best in the field.

I would encourage all of you to join our ASPS resident family and embrace this valuable opportunity for professional and personal growth.

This is our chance to make a change. Let's do it together!

Armin Edalatpour, MD
Residents Council Chair

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Dr. Edalatpour's Bio

Armin Edalatpour, MD, immigrated to Milwaukee, WI, from Shiraz, Iran, when he was 13 years old. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and was a paramedic/EMT instructor before pursuing his medical degree at the American University of Antigua College of Medicine. After medical school, he spent a year as the first research fellow in the University of Wisconsin Division of Plastic Surgery. His interest in plastic surgery was initially piqued by the field's anatomic and demographic diversity, which allowed for breadth and depth of innovation. Outside the hospital, he enjoys scuba diving and fishing. After residency, he hopes to pursue a fellowship in aesthetic surgery.