Guidelines for Stating Certification Status

The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) is very proud of its diplomates who have achieved Board Certification, Hand Surgery subspecialty certification or recertification and those who are participating in the Continuous Certification in Plastic Surgery Program.

Many diplomates include information about their certification status on letterhead, business cards and other materials. Board certification is an important marker of your competence and skill, and the ABPS encourages you to showcase this accomplishment with your patients, your colleagues and the public.

We ask that you follow the guidelines outlined on this policy throughout your career to accurately state your ABPS certification:

Guidelines for Reporting Certification Status

Refer also to the Board's Advertising Policy.

Feel free to contact ABPS whenever you have a question about stating your certification.

Call the Board Office at 215-587-9322, or send an e-mail to info@abplasticsurgery.org.