VASPS Annual Meeting September 23, 2023
Join the Virginia Society of Plastic Surgeons (VASPS) in Richmond, VA, on Saturday, September 23 for our in-person 2023 Annual Meeting taking place at the Virginia Commonwealth University.
The VASPS is proud to provide you with local educational programming encompassing both aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. We are looking forward to reconnecting! The meeting is open to member and non-members. Plastic surgeons, residents, students, advanced practitioners, nurses and researchers are all welcome to attend.
Location
McGlothlin Medical Education Center at Virginia Commonwealth University
MMEC Auditorium
1201 E Marshall St
Richmond, VA 23298
Intended Audience
- Plastic surgeons
- Residents
- Medical students
- Office professionals
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Analyze emerging techniques and trends in plastic surgery and practice with improved patient safety awareness
- Evaluate current practice model and identify how to best maximize their practice in today's health pandemic
- Incorporate into practice the latest scientific advances impacting plastic surgery for the improvement of patient outcomes and satisfaction
Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the Virginia Society of Plastic Surgeons (VASPS). The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.25* AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Of the 5.25 credits, 0.75 credits have been identified as applicable to patient safety.
Recognition Statement
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery’s (ABS) Continuous Certification program. As a provider, ASPS is facilitating this process for our learners for all ASPS accredited medical education activities that are offered after July 1, 2023.
Participants in ASPS accredited education who want their Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits reported to certifying and state licensing boards must opt-in to reporting and add their NPI as well as state license ID and/or collaborating board ID(s) here before claiming credit.
Disclosure Policy
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) requires all instructors, planners, reviewers, managers and other individuals in a position to control or influence the content of an activity to disclose all relevant financial relationships or affiliations. All identified conflicts of interest must be resolved and the educational content thoroughly vetted by ASPS for fair balance, scientific objectivity and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. ASPS also requires faculty/authors to disclose when off-label/unapproved uses of product are discussed in a CME activity or included in related materials.
Additional Programs
For Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners, these credits have been designated as AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™️ by an ACCME accredited organization and are applicable to these certifications. These credits/hours may be applicable to your profession. Check PlasticSurgery.org/CME for more information.
Disclaimer: All relevant financial relationships for planners, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) are reviewed by the ASPS Continuing Education Committee and have been mitigated, if applicable.