Foundations for a Modern Cosmetic Surgery Career: From Fellowship to Financial Strategy
Saturday, February 7, 2026
10:15AM-11:45AM
Moderator
Victoria Karlinsky-Bellini, MD, FAACS
Co-Moderator
Donovan Reed, MD
Marwan Araim, DO
Emilio M. Justo, MD, FAACS, FAAO
Alton Ingram, MD JD MBA FAACS
Wilbur Hah, MD, MBA
Marzieh Emami Ghoreishi, AIA, NCARB
Jennifer Wiggins, MBA, MA-ALS, RPLU, CPCU
Ehab Akkary, MD, FAACS, FACS, MBA
Session Details
Introduction
How to Prepare for a Training Fellowship
Victoria Karlinsky-Bellini, MD, FAACS
How to Be a Successful Training Fellow
Marwan Araim, DO
Transitioning from Fellow to Attending Surgeon: Challenges and Lessons Learned
Donovan Reed, MD
Starting Your Own Medical & Cosmetic Surgery Practice: A Blueprint for Autonomy, Growth, and Long-Term Success
Emilio M. Justo, MD, FAACS, FAAO
The Microeconomics of a Cosmetic Surgery Practice: Financial Modeling Across Growth Scenarios
Alton Ingram, MD JD MBA FAACS
Wilbur Hah, MD, MBA
Building Compliance: A Surgeon’s Guide to Facility Planning and Accreditation Readiness
Marzieh Emami Ghoreishi, AIA, NCARB
From Employed to Independent: How Malpractice Coverage Changes When You Go Out on Your Own
Jennifer Wiggins, MBA, MA-ALS, RPLU, CPCU
Claims-Made vs. Occurrence: Understanding the Policy Types That Will Define Your Career
Jennifer Wiggins, MBA, MA-ALS, RPLU, CPCU
“I am so busy with surgeries”. Can higher volume mean less profit? How to determine the total cost of your surgeries.
Ehab Akkary, MD, FAACS, FACS, MBA
Q&A