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Clinical Fellowship Training Programs

The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery provides this in-depth instructional program to advance a physician's education in cosmetic surgery and enhance clinical skills. Post-residency fellowships provide comprehensive training with leading specialists in various fields for an unmatched educational experience. AACS has over twenty fellowship programs located across the country specializing in general cosmetic surgery, facial cosmetic surgery and dermatologic cosmetic surgery. AACS fellowships are highly regarded and a great way to prepare a surgeon for a private cosmetic surgery practice.

• AACS Clinical Fellowship Training Application (PDF)
  
  
• Fellowship Establishment Application (PDF)
  
  
• Clinical Fellowship Training Guidelines (PDF)
  
  
• General Cosmetic Surgery Clinical Fellowship Training Programs
  
  
• Frequently Asked Questions

General Cosmetic Surgery Clinical Fellowship Training Programs

William H. Beeson, MD Beeson Aesthetic Surgery Institute Carmel, IN 317-846-0846 Marvin A. Borsand, DO Body Sculpting Center Scottsdale, AZ 480-464-8000 Rhys L. Branman, DDS, MD Little Rock Cosmetic Surgery Center Little Rock, AR 501-227-0707 H. George Brennan, MD, FACS H. George Brennan, MD, Inc. Newport Beach, CA (949) 644-1641 Angelo Cuzalina, MD, DDS Tulsa Surgical Arts Tulsa, OK 918-392-7900 Robert M. Dryden, MD Arizona Centre Plastic Surgery Tuscon, AZ (520) 722-0909 James English, MD English Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center Little Rock, AR 501-227-9556 T. William Evans, DDS, MD Facial Aesthetic Surgery, LLC Columbus, OH 614-224-0905 Fardad Foruzanpour, DO, PHCOS, FACS Beverly Hills Cosmetic Surgical Group Beverley Hills, CA 310-360-0504 Anthony J. Geroulis, MD North Shore Center for Facial, Plastic, and Cosmetic Surgery Northfield, IL 800-722-6404 Robert A. Goldberg, MD UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute Los Angeles, CA (310) 206-8250 Mitchel P. Goldman, MD Goldman Butterwick Fitzpatrick & Groff, Cosmetic Laser Dermatology San Diego, CA 858-657-1002 Jacob Haiavy, MD, DDS Inland Cosmetic Surgery Rancho Cucamonga, CA 909-987-0899

Robert F. Jackson, MD Surgeons Inc. & Marion General Hospital Marion, IN 705-662-8303 Craig R. Jonov MD, DMD The Gallery of Cosmetic Surgery Lynnwood, WA 425-775-3561 Brent D. Kennedy, DDS, MD The Institute of Facial & Cosmetic Surgery Murray S.L.C., UT 801-261-3637 Bradley N. Lemke, MD Lemke Facial Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Madison, WI (608) 829-7777 Mark K. Mandell-Brown, MD The Plastic Surgery Experts Cincinnati, OH 513-984-4700 E. Antonio Mangubat, MD La Belle Vie Cosmetic Surgery Centers Tukwiea, WA 206-575-0300 Lionel D. Meadows, MD Meadows Surgical Arts Commerce, GA 706-335-3555 David M. Morrow, MD The Morrow Institute Rancho Mirage, CA 760-202-2770 Carey Nease, MD Southern Surgical Arts Calhoun, GA 423-266-3331 Erik Jon Nuveen, MD, DMD Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates Oklahoma City, OK 409-842-6677 Carlos Spera, MD Carlos Spera Plastic Surgery Davie, FL 954-577-8585 Howard Tobin, MD Facial, Plastic & Cosmetic Surgical Center Abilene, TX 325-695-3630

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the eligibility requirements?
   The fellowship program is offered to any physician who has completed a formal residency in General Surgery, Otolaryngolgoy/Head and Neck Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery (MD/DDS), Gynecologic Surgery, Ophthalmology Surgery or equivalent ACGME-recognized residency training program.
   
   
2. Is there an application fee?
   No.
   
   
3. Where do I send my application?
   Send all application materials directly to the program which you are applying to. Any specific questions regarding the program should be directed to the program director.
   
   
4. Can I apply to more than one program at a time?
   Yes. You must fill out an application for each program you are applying for and send it to each program director.
   
   
5. What is the deadline for applying?
   Fellowship programs are for a one year period from June 30 - July 1 of the following year. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and each program director makes the decision when a training fellow is chosen. AACS recommends applying for a program one year in advance.
   
   
6. Can I participate in a program for more than one year?
   The official fellowship program runs for a one year period from June 30 - July 1. If you wish to continue your program for another year, it may be considered and is a decision left up to each fellowship director.
   
   
7. Is there tuition reimbursement or a stipend?
   Each fellowship training program has its own policy regarding tuition reimbursement or stipends. Most programs offer some sort of compensation - please contact the program you are interested in for details.
   
   
8. What do I have to complete to receive my certification of completion?
   Each training fellow must have the following submitted before receiving a certificate of successful completion from AACS:
   1. Verification form from fellowship director
   2. Evaluations from training fellow and fellowship director
   3. Surgical log of required cases
   4. Submission of article to American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery
   
   
9. Do I have to be a member of AACS?
   No. Fellowship training programs are open to any physician. Training fellows can apply for AACS membership at the Associate level to receive discounts at AACS meetings, the American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and additional membership benefits.