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The American Society of Plastic Surgeons
www.plasticsurgery.org
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is the main
society for all board-certified plastic surgeons around
the world. It stands for providing not only service
for its members but support and information for the
general public.
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The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
www.surgery.org/
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
is dedicated to the art and science of aesthetic plastic
surgery. Members are seasoned, board certified plastic
surgeons. ASAPS provides comprehensive knowledge about
the latest techniques in the field of cosmetic surgery.
It also has a strong research and academic front that
propagates improvement in safety and technique throughout
aesthetic surgery.
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The American Board of Plastic Surgery
www.abplsurg.org
The American Board of Plastic Surgery is the governing
body for administering stringent qualification examinations
for plastic surgeons. The diplomates of the American
Board of Plastic Surgery have undergone years of surgical
training and have passed qualifying and certifying examinations.
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The American Board of Surgery
www.absurgery.org
The American Board of Surgery is the governing body
for administering stringent qualification examinations
for general surgeons. The diplomates of the American
Board of Surgery have undergone years of surgical training
and have passed qualifying and certifying examinations.
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The American College of Surgeons
www.facs.org
The American College of Surgeons is a main surgical
society for all surgical specialties. This powerful
society and its fellows uphold standards of surgical
excellence in all fields.
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The American Board of Medical Specialties
www.abms.org
The American Board of Medical Specialties oversees 24
approved medical specialty boards in the United States.
It offers information relating to specialization and
certification to the public, the government, and to
medical professionals. Certification by this board signifies
that a surgeon has undergone rigorous and standardized
training in a qualified institution and has passed thorough
tests that have determined him or her to be a safe,
knowledgeable and competent surgeon.
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The American Medical Association
www.ama-assn.org
Throughout its 150-year history, The American Medical
Association dedicated itself to serving as a "voice"
for the American medical profession. This association
advocates on behalf of both patients and physicians and
it strongly supports standards in medical practice, research,
and education.
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American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory
Surgery Facilities Inc.
www.aaaasf.org
The American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory
Surgery Facilities Inc (AAAASF) is an organization that
is nationally recognized in its accreditation of free
standing surgical facilities. Endorsed by the American
Society of Plastic Surgeons, it dictates very stringent
criteria for accreditation. This rigorous process is
continually maintained by a mandatory peer review of
procedures and the facility itself.
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