Plastic Surgery Boot Camp Summer/Fall 2026
In 2026, the Plastic Surgery Boot Camp returns with an exciting regional format, offering plastic surgery interns an opportunity to attend an in-person, hands-on training experience across the country.
Developed with the support of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Council of Educators in Plastic Surgery (ACEPS), Boot Camp is designed to facilitate the transition of residents into plastic surgery training, providing standardized, high-yield exposure to core clinical concepts in a positive, collegial environment.
Through partnerships with regional societies and institutions, Boot Camps will be hosted at multiple locations, with each program offering a blend of didactic lectures, hands-on practicums and interactive learning opportunities.
Program Highlights
- Focus on foundational surgical topics essential for early training
- Hands-on practice with operative techniques, clinical scenarios and simulation models
- Topics may include wound healing, perioperative management, craniofacial surgery, hand surgery, breast surgery and more
- Foster a collaborative learning environment to build confidence, skills and professional connections
Important Information
- Regional Boot Camps will be hosted at select sites across the United States
- Interested participants should contact the host site in their region for more details
- Site-specific event details and registration links may be accessed via the menu buttons on the right
- Hotel, travel and related expenses are the responsibility of the participant
ASPS and ACEPS are committed to supporting the next generation of plastic surgeons by providing early exposure to critical clinical knowledge and fostering professional development.
Join us this summer and take the first step in building your plastic surgery career!
Event Details
| Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL |
July 17-18, 2026 | IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OK, SD, WI |
| New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons Weill Cornell Medical College New York, NY |
July 18-19, 2026 | CT, NJ, NY To register for the New York Plastic Surgery Boot Camp, please email nyrsps@plasticsurgeryny.org. |
| New England Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons TBD Boston, MA |
August 7-9, 2026 | CT, MA, NH, RI To register for the Boston Plastic Surgery Boot Camp, please email kbrown@bidmc.harvard.edu. |
| Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons USF Health CAMLS Tampa, FL |
August 7-9, 2026 | AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA |
| Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons TBD San Antonio, TX |
August 14-16, 2026 | TX |
| Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons TBD Pittsburgh, PA |
September 11-13, 2026 | OH, PA |
| West Coast Boot Camp Mayo Clinic Arizona Phoenix, AZ |
September 26-27, 2026 | AZ, CO, CA, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA |
*Program dates and locations are subject to change