American Board of Plastic Surgery
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
The American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc. was organized as a subsidiary of the American Board of Surgery in 1938. The American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc. was given the status of a major specialty board in 1941. It is the one certifying body for Plastic and Reconstructive surgery recognised by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
ABPS certification has the following requirements:
*Graduation from an accredited medical school
*Completion of either::*at least three years of general surgery residency training:*or a complete residency in neurological surgery, orthopaedic surgery, otolaryngology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, or urology.
As well as:
*Completion of plastic surgery residency training of at least two years
*Passing comprehensive oral and written exams
Currently, ABPS certification must be renewed by examination every 10 years.
External links
* [http://www.abplsurg.org/ American Board of Plastic Surgery Website]
* [http://www.abms.org/ American Board of Medical Specialties Website]
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