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CME Credit

The goal of the AACS is to promote education and safety to advance the field of cosmetic surgery/aesthetic medicine so that providers can return to their communities and deliver cost-effective, safe care, with more predictable outcomes.

The AACS Annual Meeting sets the highest standards for ethical, surgical, and non-surgical practices in the field of cosmetic surgery. The advancement of shared knowledge by the lecturers and panelists will lead to improved patient outcomes and safety. Understanding the importance of accreditation will also improve patient safety.

Continuing Medical Education Credit Information

The meeting is intended to be accredited for maximum of 26.50 credits.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, learners should be able to:

  1. Apply a contemporary understanding of techniques and research in their cosmetic surgery practice.
  2. Demonstrate existing limitations in their practice and develop judicious plans to overcome them or establish prudent practice restrictions.
  3. Improve patient care, safety and aesthetic outcomes.
  4. Diagnose various complications in face and body cosmetic surgery.
  5. Describe established techniques and options for various procedures.
  6. Introduce appropriate procedures and aesthetic offerings to patients with maximum benefit and safety.
  7. Distinguish the risks and benefits of surgical vs. non-surgical approaches through appropriate clinical analysis.
  8. Evaluate the value of new technologies and strategies for anti-aging effects.
Faculty Disclosure

Coming soon.

Process to Claim CME

The American College of Surgeons, our joint provider for CME credits, has instituted new rules as they pertain to claiming CME credits. We are required to report the data by the set deadline of the American College of Surgeons, in accordance with ACCME standards. Late submissions, unfortunately, cannot be accepted.

HARD DEADLINE: March 5, 2026

To claim credit, you must complete the online form titled, “Evaluation & CME Claim Form” by March 5, 2026. No exceptions.

Main meeting = 17.5 CME credits max
Pre-meeting workshop = 8.75 CME credits max
TOTAL MEETING = 26.25 Credits max

More information coming soon.