Aesthetics

The Aesthetic Anti-Aging Fellowship

Overview

The Aesthetic Anti-Aging Fellowship was created to establish best practice standards and clinical excellence in Aesthetic Medicine. The Fellowship provides a post-graduate venue for the development of both expert knowledge and procedural skills in aesthetic procedures: setting our Fellows apart in their abilities to offer best clinical outcomes to their respective patients.

The Aesthetic Anti-Aging Fellowship is issued to individuals with MD, DO, MBBS, PA, and NP degrees.

What is Aesthetic Medicine?

Aesthetic Medicine is a developing clinical subspecialty, primarily based upon the use of minimally invasive cosmetic treatments to enhance patient satisfaction with physical appearance. This subspecialty is no longer exclusively limited to the fields of plastic surgery and dermatology, as many specialties are increasingly offering aesthetic medical procedures in order to better accommodate their patients’ needs.

Aestetic Treatments

What You Will Learn

Aesthetic Treatments

The Fellowship is a seven-module series in the United States (six-module series internationally). The series consists of a three-module didactic lecture series, in addition to a four-module hands-on clinical training series. All courses are CME-accredited.

Didactic Modules: The Aesthetic Fellowship offers attendees expert clinical knowledge throughout Modules I-III, via in-depth study materials, lectures from renowned thought leaders in the field, interactive videos, expert live demonstrations, and continued access to aesthetic clinicians. Consistent updates surrounding new technologies are provided at annual live events, and through webinars offered throughout the year. This portion enables attendees to be verified experts in the subspecialty, while preparing them to develop state-of-the-art treatment plans for educated consumers, and ultimately to be familiar with all aspects of Aesthetic Medicine.

Clinical Modules: The Aesthetic Fellowship offers superior procedural training in Modules IV-VII through unparalleled hands-on experience: delivered via live modules and expert physician trainers, and designed to allow attendees to achieve true procedural competence. This includes patient selection, patient education, treatment planning, procedural forms and protocols, and pre/post procedure care. Attendees leave the clinical training with the skill and knowledge to offer patients superior clinical outcomes.

Aesthetic Fellowship At a Glance

Why Add Aesthetics to Your Practice?

A growing trend among baby boomers, Gen-Xers, and millennials features the popularity of aesthetic treatments: part of a normal health routine for many, with the ultimate goal of maintaining a natural and healthy appearance.

In 2017, Americans spent more than $15 billion on combined surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures. The non-surgical procedures that saw the most significant increases include:

  • Micro-Ablative (Fractional) Skin Resurfacing (up 99.5%)
  • Full Field Ablative Skin Resurfacing (up 29.2%)
  • Non-Surgical Fat Reduction (up 24.7%)
  • Non-Surgical Skin Tightening (up 15.1%)
  • Facial Injectables saw a 5.9% increase in 2017 and a 40.6% increase over the last five years

Source: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 2017 Statistical Data

Fellowship Exam and Certification

The written examination is a three-hour test that consists of 150 multiple choice, true/false, and matching questions. The written exam will assess proficiencies in several areas of aesthetic medicine, with a primary focus on practical knowledge & skills in commonly utilized aesthetic & cosmetic procedures and modalities, in addition to basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Moreover, twenty-five essay questions focus on the evaluation of photographs, and assess the development of appropriate treatment plans.

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Aesthetic Fellowship Certification Requirements

  • Completion of Modules I-VII (I-VI international clients)
  • Score of 75% or higher on Aesthetic Exam
  • Active membership in the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
  • Photocopy of MD, DO, MBBS, PA, or NP from accredited institution
  • Photocopy of active medical license in state/country where applicant resides
  • CV demonstrating minimum five years clinical practice experience
  • Signed affidavit to serve as proof of no disciplinary action
  • 12 completed case studies
    • 2 Botox
    • 2 Filler
    • 4 Laser/light/energy
    • 2 chemical peel
    • 2 sclerotherapy

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

ADVANCED ELECTIVE COURSES

To read about the Faculty involved in the Aesthetic Fellowship, visit our Staff & Faculty Page

Please send all requirements to A4M

The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine

Phone: 561-997-0112 Ext. 7595

Fax: 561-997-0287

Email: [email protected]