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AAAM® Board Certification Courses


AAAM Board Certification Courses are open to licensed physicians of all specialties,. The courses are offered in three parts described below, culminating in AAAM Board Certification. Each Level must be completed in order, and none may be skipped, regardless of knowledge or experience level. AAAM Board Certification is good for 10 years Recertification after 10 years consists of a taking a written and oral exam, and providing patient case logs.

AAAM Board Certification is a teaching and education program, and is not a license to practice. It is the highest profiled scientific program you can find in the world, taught by faculty who are experts in their field. Becoming AAAM Board Certified provides you with the highest profile to practice the art and science of aesthetic medicine anywhere in the world. Nevertheless, you will always need a medical license delivered by the local health authorities in any country in which you are practicing.

Continuing Medical Education (CME)
These CME activities have been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The Institute for Medical Studies (IMS) and the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine. IMS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Institute for Medical Studies (IMS) designates each course for the appropriate number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Please see each course description for the credit designation statements.

To view the current course schedule in the United States, click here.

Level 1 Certificate Course in Aesthetic Medicine
21 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.

Three-day Certificate course includes:
Scientific lecture, live demonstration and hands-on training in the basics of Aesthetic Medicine.

  • Botulinum Toxin Type A
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Lasers and Physical Peelings
  • Skin Conditioning and Chemical Peelings

    See individual course syllabus for complete list of topics covered. Course includes a short multiple choice practice examination covering the material presented during the course. After course completion, you are designated, Certified, American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, and you are awarded a Certificate in Aesthetic Medicine, endorsed by the American Academy of Aesthetic medicine (AAAM).

Level 2 Diploma Course in Aesthetic Medicine
35 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM

Five-day Diploma Course includes:
Scientific lecture, live demonstration and hands-on training in the basics of Aesthetic Medicine.

  • Advanced Botox and Fillers
  • Cosmetic Dermatology
  • Marketing and Business Strategies for a Successful Medspa
  • Phlebology and Pain Management
  • Sclerotherapy

    See individual course syllabus for complete list of topics covered. Course includes a short multiple choice practice examination covering the material presented during the course. After course completion, you are designated Diplomate, American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine and you are awarded a Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine, endorsed by AAAM.

Level 3 Board Certification:
Upon completion of Level 2, and after six months of practical experience in Aesthetic Medicine, the Diplomate is eligible to take a two-hour multiple-choice Board Certification exam. If a passing grade of 70% is achieved, participants advance to an oral examination assessing proficiency in several areas of Aesthetic Medicine.

As part of the Oral Examination, Board candidates will be provided two patient cases to assess and recommend a treatment plan to two senior AAAM faculty. These patient cases are provided on-site, and Board Candidates are provided time to review the cases

The Board Certification Exams are a one to two-day commitment based upon the number of Board candidates. After successful completion of both the written and oral examination, and receipt of the signed Diplomate certificate from the Board, a physician is designated, Board Certified, American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine.

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