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Accreditation Information

ACCREDITATION OVERVIEW
104th Meeting of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons
May 2-5, 2026
Lihue, Hawaii

Target Audience

This activity was designed for surgeons involved in the practice of aesthetic and/or reconstructive plastic surgery.

Learning Objectives

  • Demonstrate improved competency in both restorative and aesthetic surgical techniques that have been discussed during the panel and abstract sessions.
  • Gauge the effectiveness of various existing and evolving treatment options.
  • Identify key factors in selecting the appropriate treatments for patients.
  • Discuss the pitfalls/technical challenges in the use of new technologies and techniques.

Activity Goal

This activity is designed to address the following core and team competencies:
Medical Knowledge, Professionalism, Employ Evidence-based Practices, Interprofessional Collaboration & Communication, and Roles & Responsibilities.

Non-Endorsement

The accredited provider verifies that sound education principles have been demonstrated in the development of this educational offering as evidenced by the review of its objectives, teaching plan, faculty, and activity evaluation process. The accredited provider does not endorse or support the actual opinions or material content as presented by the speaker(s) and/or sponsoring organization.

CineMed; Jointly Accredited Provider

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by CineMed and the American Association of Plastic Surgeons. CineMed is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians

CineMed designates this live activity for a maximum of 26.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Healthcare Professionals

All other healthcare professionals will receive a Certificate of Participation. For information on the applicability and acceptance of Certificates of Participation for activities designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™, consult your professional licensing board.

Certificates: NOTE: Please enter your ASPS ID# in the optional Licensing Board section.
For ABS reporting include our DOB.
To claim your CME/CE credits, complete the online Credit and Evaluation form using the following URL: https://cine-med.com/certificate.php?redirect=aaps2025
This is a one-time credit submission. Credits should be tracked at the completion of the meeting.
Participants will be able to download or print a certificate once the form has been submitted.

American Board of Surgery (ABS) Reporting

Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit. Claimed credits will be reported to the ABS one-time, 30 days from the conclusion of this activity. Credits claimed after the 30-day window will not be reported to ABS regardless of circumstances.