The Annual Scientific Meeting next week in Orlando will mark the end of my presidency–and what a year it has been! Last May, the Board met and laid out a strategic plan to help delineate the needs of our members and to forge a path for the Academy to follow over the next few years. With an eye toward the bright future of AACS and the field of cosmetic surgery, I look forward to working with my successor, Chris Lowery, DO, to continue to achieve our goals and work in the best interests of our members and their patients.

The AACS referral contest is held annually from January to June during the AACS membership year. All referring members are placed in a grand prize drawing for a complimentary membership or registration to our upcoming Annual Scientific Meeting. Thanks to the recruitment efforts of our dedicated members, AACS welcomed 12 new Physician-level members as part of our 2018 Member Referral Program.