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International Residents Forum takes significant steps in Buenos Aires

By Jing Qin Tay, MD & Ines Prasidha, MD Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Over three days in May at the Global Plastic Surgery Congress 2026, the ASPS International Residents Forum (IRF) did what it was created to do: It turned a room full of strangers into a community.


From New Orleans to Buenos Aires: Your global plastic surgery community awaits!

By Jing Qin Tay, MD; Ines Prasidha, MD; & Alejandro Diaz, MD Sunday, February 1, 2026

The ASPS International Residents Forum reflects on the energizing connections and global collaborations sparked at Plastic Surgery The Meeting in New Orleans, highlights educational initiatives and opportunities for trainees worldwide and looks ahead to the Global Plastic Surgery Congress in Buenos Aires – a premier event uniting the international plastic surgery community.


Project Well Modules updated to help residents manage stressors

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

To help plastic surgery residents, the ASPS Wellness Committee refreshed its "Project Well Modules," which feature a wealth of multimedia, papers and websites for plastic surgeons that are rich in content to improve well-being on multiple fronts. The resources below are geared specifically toward some of the challenges residents face.


Reflection on representation within academic plastic surgery: The PREPPED experience

By Thais Calderon, MD Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Resident educators from nine plastic surgery institutions in February attended the third annual Plastic Surgery Research, Education, and Preparation Promoting Equity and Diversity (PREPPED) Conference in St. Louis. Attendees share their thoughts on the importance of the conference.


Senior Residents Conference: Focus on your future

By Phuong Nguyen, MD; Brett Phillips, MD, MBA; Raj Sawh-Martinez, MD; & Ann Palzer Wednesday, May 29, 2024

New speakers and an evolving program will highlight this year's Senior Residents Conference during Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2024 in San Diego. We invite you to spend a full day networking with your resident colleagues and some of the specialty's leaders.


Plastic Surgery Perspectives: Migraine Surgery

Interview by Stav Brown, MD Monday, May 20, 2024

"PRS Perspectives" is a recurring series featuring leaders in plastic surgery led by Stav Brown, MD. In this installment of the series dedicated to migraine surgery, Dr. Brown interviews William Gerald (Jay) Austen, Jr., MD, Chief of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Division and Burn Surgery at Mass General Hospital, Boston.


Where to seek grant options to jump-start your research career

By Rebecca Knackstedt, MD Monday, April 1, 2024

The early years of practice for a surgeon-scientist provide numerous opportunities for grants and career development awards that can help fund research and support protected research time.


Be prepared for certification

Thursday, February 1, 2024

This year, the written ABPS certification examination takes place May 7, and the oral exam will be held Nov. 14-16 in Phoenix.


Dear Abbe: You didn't know the patient was litigious – but here they are

Thursday, February 1, 2024

My patient has become known for their use of the legal system to address perceived "wrongs" in their treatment. What are my options when they still need medical treatment?


Plastic Surgery Perspectives: Craniofacial Surgery

Interview by Stav Brown, MD Monday, January 1, 2024

Francis Papay, MD, discusses his path to craniofacial surgery, the importance of serendipity and why plastic surgeons in training should strive to keep a broad focus.


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