Fall, 2009 Newsletter

President’s Message Dr. Guyuron, AAPS President, highlights changes to the annual meeting format and the panel discussion on healthcare reform, and announces the development of two new AAPS awards. Read more.

Annual Meeting 2010 Several changes have been made to the annual meeting program format to allow the presentation of more scientific papers. Read more.

About the Westin LaCantera Resort The Westin La Cantera is located in Northwest San Antonio, approximately 15 miles from the downtown Central Business District and historic Riverwalk and adjacent to the Six Flags Fiesta Texas Theme Park and the new 1.3 million square foot shopping destination, The Shops at La Cantera. Read more.

From the AAPS Board Meeting, November 7, 2009 The AAPS met on November 7, 2009. The Board reviewed its current initiatives and reports from various AAPS Representatives. Read the entire summary of the meeting.

Membership Committee Update Membership in the American Association of Plastic Surgery continues to grow with more than 770 members. Read More.

American Board of Plastic Surgery An update from the ABPS includes exam results, a review of subcertification in surgery of the hand, the maintenance of certification in plastic surgery program, and the new officers and council members. Read More.

American Medical Association The AMA addresses its role in health care reform and President Obama’s initiatives, as well as the recent actions of the AMA House of Delegates. Read More.

American College of Surgeons The ACS meeting in October, 2009 focused on proposed healthcare reform and the ACS has adopted a statement on “Surgeons and Healthcare Reform". Read More.

An update from the EURAPS Annual Meeting in Barcelona AAPS representatives report on the EURAPS Annual Meeting in Barcelona in May, 2009. Read More.

Candidates for AAPS Membership View the roster of candidates, whose applications have been received, for AAPS Membership in 2010. Read More.

Current Constable Report The most recent recipient of the John D. Constable Traveling Fellowship Award thanks the AAPS for the opportunity and reports on his activities over the past year. Read More.

The John D. Constable International Traveling Fellowship Award The deadline for the next Award is January 30, 2010. Read More.