About AAPS
The American Association of Plastic Surgeons, founded in 1921, is the oldest organized Plastic Surgery organization in the world.
Its Annual Meeting is the academic highlight of our specialty.
Mission Statement:
Leadership and Innovation in Academic Plastic Surgery
The core values of the Association include
Scholarship | Education | Clinical Excellence | Ethics | Diversity | Mentorship | Fellowship | Advocacy for Plastic Surgery
Constitution & By-Laws
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HISTORY |
AAPS 100 Year History
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1921 – 1996![]() History of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, 1921-1996 Peter Randall, M.D., Joseph G. McCarthy, M.D., and R. Christie Wray, M.D.
The 75th Anniversary of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, "the oldest plastic surgical society in existence," is a fitting time for review and reflection. The task, however, is somewhat daunting in that there are several published histories of the organization... |
1921 – 2021![]() Centennial History of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, The Impact on Plastic Surgery, 1921-2021 Arun K. Gosain, MD Donate |