Medical Professionals

Information in this area has been developed for plastic surgeons and other healthcare professionals to provide them with more information about the specialty of plastic surgery. Look for links to plastic surgery publications, and other items of general interest.

What's New

Plastic Surgery 2008 • Mark your calendars: October 31–November 5 • Register now! • New! Medical Student Program hosted by the ASPS Young Plastic Surgeon Committee
ASPS Economic Webinar: Is Wall Street’s Love Affair with Cosmetic Medicine on the Rocks? Featuring Dan Dubin, MD, Vice Chairman of Leerink Swann on Nov. 13, 2008, 8 pm Central. More details and registration info.
PlastyPod Podcast - This edition includes stories on: • The legacy of craniofacial pioneer Paul Tessier • A recent trip U.S. plastic surgeons took to China
Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation • 2008 PSEF Research Fellowship Award Winners • Other research funding opportunities • Research resources
New Online Course with Case Videos for Patient Safety Credit Risk Assessment and Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism
Free Patient Safety Course Diagnosis & Treatment of Malignant Hyperthermia
Practices of Office Safety Learn more about this three-part training module for all non-clinical staff
2008 Online Buyer’s Guide Search for the products you need to keep your practice running smoothly
Online Education Center PS2007 courses satisfy CME and Part IV MOC-PS credit
Pathways to Leadership Program Details and application are now available for the 2009 program
International Scholar Program Applications are now being accepted for the program, which enables plastic surgeons from abroad to come to the United States for three to six months study at host plastic surgery institutions
Call for Smile Train Grant Application Members conducting service missions to developing countries can apply for grants for supplemental funding

ASPS Membership Information

Learn more about the benefits of membership in ASPS and the different membership categories, ranging from Active to Corresponding Membership.

Medical professionals that are not ASPS members may also purchase products and register for ASPS sponsored meetings. Please register with us.

International Service Opportunities

ASPS supports international volunteer efforts through initiatives like the Volunteers in Plastic Surgery (VIPS), Operation Rainbow, and Operation Smile.

ASPS Members Only Website Section

The members only section of this website is a place where you can hold clinical discussions with fellow surgeons via the Message Board, search for a member in the member roster, update your contact information and more. You can also grant members of your staff limited access to the section.

National Archives of Plastic Surgery

The National Archives of Plastic Surgery is located in Boston at the Center for the History of Medicine at the Harvard Medical School’s Countway Library. The National Archives of Plastic Surgery is the largest repository in the United States devoted to documenting the history of plastic surgery.

Founded in 1972, the Archives is sponsored by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation, the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

For reference assistance, contact the Center at chm@hms.harvard.edu.


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