Physicians who have completed residency and who are interested in facial plastic surgery may apply for Associate membership. They may retain their membership for up to four years after completion of residency training with the expectation that during this time they will become board-certified by a recognized American examining board of medical specialties in a specialty applicable to the head and neck area or its equivalent and then upgrade to member status.

To apply for Associate level membership, please contact the AAFPRS Member Department at (703) 299-9291 or via email to info@aafprs.org.

Physician must be: (1) A diplomate of a recognized American examining board of medical specialties in a specialty applicable to the head, face and neck area, or its equivalent. (2) be a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), the Royal College of Surgeons (C) (FRCS Canada) or a diplomate of the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; (3) A citizen or resident of the United States or Canada. (4) In practice for a minimum of 3 years. (5) Physician must submit (a) a completed, membership application, (b) non-refundable $75 processing fee, (c) a copy of your curriculum vitae, (d) Four references (2 Academy Fellows, 1 Chief of Specialty Surgery, and 1 other colleague), and (e) surgical procedure list (f) 35 operative reports of surgery done within the last calendar year if you do not hold an ABFPRS Certificate.

Physician must be: (1) A diplomate of a recognized American board of medical specialties in a specialty applicable to the head, face and neck area, or its, equivalent. (2) Be in practice for a minimum of one year. (3) Submit a completed membership application and a non-refundable $75 processing fee. (Member applicants only) (4) A copy of your Curriculum Vitae. (5) Four references from 2 Academy Fellows, 1 Chief of Specialty Surgery and 1 other colleague.). International Applicants - Please submit a copy of your board certification from your country and references from Academy members are preferred, but not required.

Physician must: (1) Submit a copy of board certification from your country. (2) Be in practice for a minimum of one year. (3) Submit a completed membership application and a non-refundable $75 processing fee. (4) References from Academy members are preferred, but not required.

Physicians who are in residency training and who are interested in facial plastic surgery may apply for Resident membership. They may retain their membership for up to two years after completion of residency training with the expectation that during this time they will become board-certified by a recognized American examining board of medical specialties in a specialty applicable to the head and neck area or its equivalent. Applicants must submit a Resident Application and obtain the signature of either the Residency Training Program Chairman or Director to verify status in the program. The AAFPRS Reference Form may also be used to satisfy this requirement.

There is no charge for Resident Membership. To apply for Resident level membership, please contact the AAFPRS Member Department at (703) 299-9291 or via email to info@aafprs.org.