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For plastic surgeons not yet eligible for full Active Membership in The Aesthetic Society, the Associate Program offers access to discounts and benefits as you chart your course to full Active or International Active Membership. Our Associate Program offers an accessible pathway to membership through a structured 4-year program. We've designed the fee structure to support early-career aesthetic surgeons.
Application Requirements
- US & Canadian Associates: Provide documentation of Board-Admissibility or Eligibility from The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) or The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC).
- International Associates: Provide verification of membership in a national plastic surgery society acceptable to The Aesthetic Society, or International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).
- Agree to abide by the Society’s Bylaws, Conflict of Interest Policy, and Code of Ethics.
If you meet these basic requirements we invite you to enroll in the Associate Program!
Associate Program Duration & Fee Structure
- Years 1-2: Complimentary
- Years 3-4: $500/year (US/Canada)
- Years 3-4: $250/year (International)
Please note--If you already qualify for Active Membership, enrollment in the Associate program is not required. Those who meet the requirements should apply for Active Membership or International Active Membership.