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November/December 2018 Facial Plastic Times 1

November/December 2018Vol. 39, No. 8

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Join colleagues this spring,April 4 - 7, 2019, for AAFPRS’Advances in Rhinoplasty, atDisney's Coronado Springs

Resort in Orlando. Global experts,innovative thinkers, and risingtrailblazers come together tobring you a comprehensive andinteractive program unlike anyother. Co-chairs, Fred G. Fedok,MD; Oren Friedman, MD; BrianJ.F. Wong, MD; and J. RandallJordan, MD, have prepared a full,four-day program that will notdisappoint. Check out some of thehighlights that are alreadyconfirmed and part of the program.

You will not want to miss thesessions focused on nasal andpatient analysis. Speakers willcover topography, anatomy, basicand advanced photographytechniques, computer simulation,and defining rhinoplasty success.

Learn from the best as theyshare their top tips in five-minuteincrements with “Three Pearls inFive Minutes.” Geared toward thenovice, it will cover top tech-niques from 11 surgeons andconclude with a question andanswer period.

Septoplasty presentations willcover everything from the basicsand methods to grafts and recon-struction.

Hear from rhinoplasty special-ists on how they manage themiddle nasal third. Topics willinclude long-term problems,anatomical pearls, aestheticideals, hump reduction, middlevault, spreader grafts and flaps,and endonasal reconstruction.

EXPLORE THE MAGIC

OF RHINOPLASTY

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Dedicated seminars on nasalvalves will include airway evalua-tion, rhinomanometry, variousgrafts, alar collapse approaches,scar management, and sidewallsupport.

Attendees will discuss os-teotomies; understand bony nasalanatomy, basic medial/lateral/intermediate osteotomies, severeconvexity, management of frac-tures, bone repair, and nuancesof osteotomies.

There will be a session onRhinoplasty Fundamentals thatcovers step-by-step endonasaland external rhinoplasty, septalextension graft, crooked noseapproach, rib graft harvest, tipsurgery, nasal defects, alterationsof the dorsum and bony vault,and more.

There will be many innovativetechniques and demonstrations,panel discussions to discusscontroversies, and pre-recordedlive surgeries of intricate maneu-vers with real-time narration by

Paul S. Nassif, MD, and Dean M.Toriumi, MD. Interactive videosessions will also provide instruc-tion, tips, tricks, and opportuni-ties to discuss.

Live nasal injections andother filler injections for the facewill take place.

Finally, a half-day course onpractice management will providelessons learned, how to increaseyour patient base, marketingskills, equipment logistics, hu-man resource advice, and dealingwith the difficult patient.

It is not too early to block yourcalendar. Besides the amazingeducational prospects, you andyour family can enjoy a haven atDisney's Coronado Springs Resortand a plethora of entertainmentoptions on and off the Disneyproperty.

A preliminary program will beposted online in late December.Visit www.rhinoplastymeeting.org.Register today and take advantageof the pre-registration fees. M

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Articles signed by their authors express theviews of those authors only and do notnecessarily express official policy of theAcademy. The Academy does notnecessarily endorse the products,programs, and services that appear inpaid, non-AAFPRS advertisements.

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Executive Editor: Steven JurichMedical Editor: Steven H. Dayan, MDManaging Editor: Rita Chua MagnessFreelance Writer: Lynnette SimpsonFacial Plastic Times is published by theAmerican Academy of Facial Plastic andReconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS)310 S. Henry St., Alexandria, VA 22314;Phone: (703) 299-9291; Fax: (703) 299-8898E-mail: [email protected]; www.aafprs.org.

November/December 2018Vol. 39, No. 8BOARD OF DIRECTORSBOARD OF DIRECTORSBOARD OF DIRECTORSBOARD OF DIRECTORSBOARD OF DIRECTORS

Phillip R. Langsdon, MDPresident

William H. Truswell, MDImmediate Past President

Mary Lynn Moran, MDPresident-elect

Theda C. Kontis, MDSecretary

Harrison C. "Chris" Putman, III, MDTreasurer

David W. Kim, MDGroup VP for Education

Paul J. Carniol, MDGroup VP for Membership & Society Relations

Patrick J. Byrne, MDGroup VP for Public & Regulatory Affairs

Lisa E. Ishii, MDGroup VP for Research, Awards, and

Development

Edward D. Buckingham, MDTreasurer-Elect

Steven H. Dayan, MDGroup VP-elect for Membership and

Society Relations

Jamil Asaria, MDCanadian Regional Director

Theresa A. Hadlock, MDEastern Regional Director

Benjamin C. Marcus, MDMidwestern Regional Director

Anthony E. Brissett, MDSouthern Regional Director

Travis T. Tollefson, MDWestern Regional Director

J. David Kriet, MDDirector-at-Large

Scott James Stephan, MDYoung Physician Representative

Steven J. JurichExecutive Vice President

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: INCOMING

T hank you to the Nominating Commit-tee for considering me and themembership for electing me to serve asAAFPRS president. Most importantly,

I want to thank my wife Carol for all the timeshe has sacrificed the last few years formeetings, calls, and weekend hours spentreviewing Academy documentation. This is an honor as well as a commitment.This is not something I sought, but acceptwith humility, conviction, and determinationto address our challenges and opportunities.Make no mistake, we have challenges; butalso be assured they are being corrected! My commitment and determination is based

upon appreciation for what the Academy did for my career and many ofmy generation. The Academy’s support is as important to today’s mem-bers as it was to our members in the 1980s.

Our younger members may not have as clear a perspective of whatwe dealt with 30 years ago and before. It is important to understand that.To paraphrase Winston Churchill who paraphrased someone else,“Those who fail to understand history are destined to repeat it!”

The generation older than mine forged a path; they created thisorganization, developed fellowships, and began breaking down barrierswith hospital credentials committees and legislatures. When I went intopractice in 1986, my credentialing was challenged at all three majorMemphis hospital systems! I prevailed only because of this Academy andour attorney Tom Rhodes. Many of my peers have similar stories.

There are fewer challenges today, but it would be naïve to thinkthese kinds of problems cannot reoccur. We must remain vigilant, sothat we can continue to practice and advertise ourselves as facial plasticsurgeons. A strong AAFPRS is how we maintain the blessings forged byour predecessors!

Our mission is not simply important to our members. It is importantto the public as well. All you have to do is look at the worldwide quality offacial plastic surgical outcomes that our organization has helped elevateover the past 30 years to understand our contribution to the publicgood. The AAFPRS has played a key role in enhancing specialty trainingin facial aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. This has also fosteredbetter inter-specialty relationships and improved quality for all corespecialties.

The PastUnfortunately, while we were enjoying and relishing our successes, webecame a bit overconfident and complacent. Progressively over the last15 years, problems began surfacing and increasing.

We began running deficits, suffered low meeting attendance, andmembership declined. Things like this creep up on any organization overthe years. There is no blame and there are a number of reasons; someunder our control and some not. The important thing is that we becameaware of these issues—and we began to act.

In 2014, Stephen Park, MD, oversaw the creation of the new Acad-emy position of meeting director in order to act as a liaison betweenmembers and staff. The purpose of the member appointed “fiduciary ofmeetings” is to improve efficiencies, participation, and finances of Acad-emy symposia...and to be the member representative that has a say inthe behind the scenes decision making process. Creation of that positionallowed the unearthing of a plethora of issues.

We brought meeting management back in-house; and very impor-tantly, we implemented a “call for submissions” as a priority for meetingconstruction. The former was done to control costs. The latter was done


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ADDRESS, 2018 BUSINESS MEETING

to allow all members the opportu-nity to be involved in our programs.

The meeting director, alongwith a revamped and cooperativestaff, began to contain costs,forced bidding for contracts, andbegan retrieving hotel commis-sions/points/comps.

During this same time, EdwinWilliams, MD, recognized recur-ring yearly financial shortfallswhile he was still president-elect;and he helped the board under-stand the issue. As president, heand president-elect Bill Truswell,MD, visited the Academy homeoffice and identified many admin-istrative, staff, and businessculture issues. An analysis in2015 determined that we wouldbe out of business in five to sevenyears if we failed to act. He or-chestrated the hiring of EVPSteve Jurich, who has madeextraordinary advances in officeorganization, culture, and busi-ness practices.

Fred Fedok, MD, continuedthe process by supporting theplanned corrective steps anddealing with new discoveriesunearthed by Steve Jurich. Dr.Fedok worked through numerouschallenges during his term.

Dr. Truswell, in addition to hisfinancial investigation whileAcademy treasurer, as presidentwas instrumental in carrying outthe new decisions and resolvingnew challenges…and he accom-plished this during a time whenpositive changes may not have yetbecome apparent to many members.

So, progress is occurring andI’m happy to report:

1) Our finances were positivefor 2017.

2) Our membership is nowclimbing.

3) Meeting attendance is onthe upswing. The Nashville andPhoenix Annual Meetings andthis recent Dallas InternationalSymposium have been outstand-ing successes. As a result, wehave returned the Fall and Interna-tional meetings balance sheets to avery positive category not seen inseveral previous years. Goingforward, I intend to accomplish

the same for our FacialRejuvenation and Rhino-plasty meetings.

So, the news isexcellent. We will be strong-er and nimbler in the future,but only IF we continue toinnovate. There will be roadblocks, but with persever-ance we will prevail.

The FutureSo, how do we continue toadapt, improve, and make our-selves relevant in the years ahead?

First, we need to continue thephilosophy of inclusion. This willhelp shore up membership andmeeting attendance. The loss hasrecently stopped and we are nowincreasing.

Monopoly of opportunity is oneof the reasons for diminishingmeeting attendance and member-ship. Our organization is made upof highly intelligent, educated,motivated individuals. Either weprovide opportunities for profes-sional fulfillment or they will goelsewhere. Our meeting directormust vigilantly enforce a “call forsubmissions” for all our symposiagoing forward—this has now beenapproved as policy by our Board.This process has resulted in moremember inclusion at the podium.I can tell you unequivocally thatthe voices of membership arestrongly approving of this move!

We are immediately imple-menting an AAFPRS MemberInterest and Engagement Question-naire (that should be done on ayearly basis) so that each mem-ber has the opportunity to ex-press interest in any Academyactivity, appointment, chair, orelective office. You should havealready received this question-naire via an email from me inearly December.

To further encourage memberinvolvement, I plan immediatechanges in several Academyprograms such as audiovisual,membership communicationplatforms, chairs, and more. Weneed protocols for service andterms of service that provide moreopportunity for more members to

serve in leadership positions. Weappreciate everyone’s dedicationand service, but expect immediatechanges in both protocols, termsof service, and sharing leadershipopportunities.

Second, “member engage-ment” metrics are being devel-oped to track member involve-ment in the Academy, i.e.,committee involvement, meetingattendance, and other areas ofparticipation. We will institute amerit-based member benefitsprogram based upon “memberengagement level.”

Third, we need to providetangible member benefits. Some ofthese will be available accordingto member engagement level;services may include:O Web-based patient referral systemO Office document templatesO Office protocol guidelinesO Access to educational videosO Web site linking to practicesO Expanded practice managementprograms and policy manuals

Fourth, we need to continueto improve finances by:O Continuing to improve Academyoffice efficienciesO Implementation of our newfinancial reporting parametersO Successful meetingsO Increased membership

Fifth, we need to continue theprocess of reorganization of theheadquarters office. EVP SteveJurich has begun a much-neededprocess of restructuring our officeand creating a new cultureamong our staff. And, our staff isdoing an outstanding job!

Please join me in thankingand congratulating our staff for a

See What’s to Come, page 7

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In 2014, the Educational and Research Founda-tion of the AAFPRS rolled out two new grants anda scholarship to support projects and academictraining in the principles of clinical research

design, research management, and statistical analy-sis. Funded by the Many Faces of Generosity cam-paign, in the first three years of the program,$367,500 has been awarded to AAFPRS members.

Another goal of the campaign effort was to createan environment that provides selected investigatorswith the opportunity to convene on a yearly basis topresent and discuss the findings of each researchproject, to assess the impact on the profession, andto ensure that members of the AAFPRS benefit fromthe studies conducted. An additional specific goalwas to promote research collaboration among activeresearchers within the AAFPRS community and toavoid unnecessary duplication.

During the AAFPRS 2018 Annual Meeting, almost40 AAFPRS members gathered for the ResearchForum to discuss various research topics. MyriamLoyo, MD, chair of the Research and EBM Committee(pictured here with Sam Most, MD, immediate pastVP for research, awards, and development), wel-

comed the groupand introducedLamont Jones,MD, as the guestspeaker for theevening, whoshared his re-search journeywith the partici-pants. Dr. Jones(pictured below) isa recent recipientof the K08 Award

for his research project, “Characterization of KeloidSpecific Exosomes and Determination of ExosomalCritical Signaling Pathways in the Keloid Microenvi-ronment,” from the National Institute of GeneralMedical Sciences (NIGMS). He attributed the tworesearch scholar awards from the AAFPRS Founda-tion as being critical in obtaining the data he neededto obtain thegrant fromNIGMS.

For moreinformationabout theResearchCenter, visitwww.aafprs.org/research/research-center. M

FIFTH ANNUAL RESEARCH

FORUM HELD IN DALLAS

The year 1887 is when the first intranasalrhinoplasty was performed in the UnitedStates. Our 1887 members are individualsand organizations whose philanthropic

commitment to the AAFPRS Foundation is $1,000 ormore during a fiscal year. This year-to-date, we areexcited to have 68, 1887 contributors to the AAFPRSFoundation.

The Distinguished 1887 Award is presented tothose who have gone the extra mile for the AAFPRSFoundation. They have helped the annual givingfund or participated in activities that would not havebeen the same without them.

This year, at the 12th International Symposiumfor Facial Plastic Surgery, in Dallas, William H.Truswell, MD, acknowledged an individual who hasbeen dedicated to our educational programs and hasbeen a staunch supporter of the Academy and theFoundation.

Our recipient has been an 1887 member for thepast nine years. He has been a distinguished facultymember at the AAFPRS sponsored meetings and hasdone important research in the field of facial plasticsurgery, including getting a very critical publicationabout opioid use published in our official journal,JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery.

A highly regarded fellowship director for 32 years,he was also recently re-elected to the AMA Board ofTrustees, representing and safeguarding all the workthat we do for both the Academy and the Foundation.

The 29threcipient of theDistinguished1887 Award isRussell W.H.Kridel, MD. TheAcademy andthe Foundationthank Dr. Kridelfor his years ofservice andsupport.

All 1887members arerecognized on the Foundation Web site, in the AnnualGiving Report, and in Facial Plastic Times. M

RUSS KRIDEL RECEIVES

DISTINGUISHED 1887 AWARD

Get involved today!• Make an online secure donation; go to

www.aafprs.org, Foundation, Ways to Participate• Call to donate, (703) 299-9291• Donate via mail, payable to the Educational and

Research Foundation for the AAFPRS, P.O. Box223861, Chantilly, VA 20153-3861

• Contact Karen Sloat, [email protected] or(703) 650-9226


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By Mehdi Sina, MD,Member, YoungPhysicians Committee

This pastOctober wasNationalDomestic Violence Aware-

ness Month. The nation’s leadinggrassroots organization on do-mestic violence, the NationalCoalition Against DomesticViolence (NCADV), defines domes-tic violence as the willful intimi-dation, physical assault, battery,sexual assault, or other abusivebehavior as part of a systematicpattern of power and controlperpetrated by one intimatepartner against another. It in-cludes physical violence, sexualviolence, threats, and emotionalor psychological abuse.

While the occasional high-profile case of domestic violenceagainst a celebrity or publicfigure may dominate the news,there are millions of victims whosuffer in silence. According to asurvey conducted by the Centersfor Disease Control and Preven-tion in 2015, about one in fourwomen (24.4 percent or 29.2million) and nearly one in 10(10.6 percent or 11.8 million) menin the United States experiencedcontact sexual violence, physicalviolence, or stalking by an inti-mate partner during their life-time, with some form of intimatepartner violence related impacton their lives.1 This translates toa staggering 78 people per minuteand over 20,000 calls to domesticviolence hotlines daily. In addi-tion to the horrific societal im-pact, there is a considerableimpact to the national economy.Victims of domestic violence missover eight million days of paidwork annually with an estimated$8 billion dollars loss in grossdomestic product.

As members of the AAFPRS,we are uniquely positioned tohelp victims of domestic violence.In 1994, the AAFPRS in conjunc-tion with NCADV started FACE

YOUNG PHYSICIANS COLUMN: MAKING A DIFFERENCE

TO FACE: The National DomesticViolence Project. FACE TO FACEoffers individuals who have beenaffected by domestic violence thehope of wholeness by treatingtheir facial injuries. AAFPRSmembers volunteer to help vic-tims and survivors of domesticabuse who cannot afford toreceive treatment for facialinjuries. These efforts can helprepair both the physical andpsychological scars of abuse—helping victims regain self-esteemas they begin to rebuild theirlives.

The AAFPRS and NCADV offera 24-hour, toll-free number (800-842-4546) for individuals whohave sustained physical scars orinjuries to the head, face, or neckbecause of domestic violence.During the initial conversation,callers are screened to determineif their injuries are a result ofdomestic violence, if they are outof the abusive relationship, andto obtain a brief description of theinjuries sustained. Victims areinitially referred to a local domes-tic violence shelter where theyare given professional counselingto help mend psychological andemotional scars. Once the victimis safely away from the violentrelationship for a period of atleast one year, he or she is re-ferred to a FACE TO FACE pro-gram volunteer for a consultationand pro bono surgery or nonsur-gical care to repair damagedfacial features. The goal is tominimize or completely alleviatethe painful memories of pastabuse.

Since the founding of theprogram in 1994, over 1,000women have been helped throughFACE TO FACE: The DomesticViolence Project; but we can domuch better. We are encouragingall members to be a part of theFACE TO FACE program. Inaddition to the National DomesticViolence Project, FACE TO FACEvolunteers can participate inFACE TO FACE International andFACES OF HONOR. FACE TO

FACE International bringsAAFPRS members to third-worldcountries where they treat chil-dren with facial birth defects andanomalies. The FACES OFHONOR program offers freesurgical care for soldiers whohave been injured in the line ofduty.

According to Manoj Abraham,MD, chair of the AAFPRS FACETO FACE Committee, “It is incred-ibly gratifying to be a part ofFACE TO FACE and to helppatients in need. Local communi-ties and patients are very appre-ciative of these efforts. I wouldencourage all AAFPRS members,especially those starting off inpractice, to get involved.”

If you are interested inbecoming a FACE TO FACEvolunteer, please contact programadministrator, Karen Sloat at(703) 650-9226 or by email,[email protected]. For moreinformation about the FACE TOFACE programs, visit theAcademy’s Web site:www.aafprs.org, select AAFPRSFoundation, then click Humani-tarian Programs. M

Reference:1Centers for Disease Control andPrevention, www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/ipv-factsheet.pdf

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORYCOMING SOONThe AAFPRS 2019 MembershipDirectory will be printed andmailed to all members justafter the first of the year. Thedirectory includes a list of allmembers, OFPSA members,committee members, bylaws,grants and awards and fellow-ship programs. Each memberwill receive one copy. If youwould like to order extracopies, please contact GlendaShugars at the Academy officeat (703) 299-9291 or by emailat [email protected].


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From President’s Message, page 3tremendous job, as well as unbe-lievable dedication to the Acad-emy during this period of re-tooling and upgrading our manyorganizational and businessprocesses! This has not been easy!

Sixth, a primary goal this yearis to hire a new webmaster andbegin a total revamp of our Website that allows easy navigation ofour several platforms; that cancompete with any national Webentity; provide individual membervisibility and patient referrals;serve as an effective publicinformation source; and provideregular access and updates byour in-house staff.

Seventh, , , , , continue to demon-strate to members, the rest oforganized medicine, industry,media, and government thatAAFPRS surgeons are the expertsin the full clinical toolbox—whether the treatment is surgicalor non-surgical, invasive or non-invasive. We also want to con-tinue to work with the other corespecialties to ensure a coopera-

WHAT’S TO COME2018 SUPPORTERSThe AAFPRS wishes to thank thefollowing companies who havesupported our meetings throughoutthe year. We are grateful for their in-kind and financial support and lookforward to partnering with them evenmore in 2019. (Companies are listed inorder of value of support.)

FACIAL REJUVENATION:Mastering the TechniquesEDUCATIONALMerzGaldermaSunevaAllerganCanfield ImagingAPI/Gio Pelle

tive atmosphere in working forthe public good.

Finally, going forward, wehave a lot to do; I ask for yourhelp, advice, and support. I wouldrespectfully ask you to consider:

1) Support our meetings.Remember, the survival of theonly organization that is lookingout for you can only occur bykeeping it strong. As they say insouthern politics, “Dance with theone that brung ya…or you soonbe dancing alone.”

2) Embracie change. If wedon’t change we cease to exist. Irealize some of you want to keepthings the “old way.” We won’tsurvive if we do!

3) Embrace the idea of “inclu-sion.” We need everyone involved,young and seasoned, well-known,as well as those that are lessvisible. To paraphrase onceagain, “Either we hang togetheror we will hang alone.”

Phillip R. Langsdon, MD

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INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM, A SUCCESS

We have done it again!The AAFPRS and theIFFPSS are proud toreport that the 12th

International Symposium ofFacial Plastic Surgery held inDallas, this past October 15-18,was a huge success.

With nearly 1,000 surgeonsand their guests, office assis-tants, and exhibitors, we haveexceeded what we anticipated.There were nearly 90 exhibitingcompanies and the exhibit hallwas a happening place. Corporatesupport for three breakfastsymposia, daily Lunch and Learn,and two evening events were allwell received, providing additionallearning opportunities for physi-cians and their staff.

The lecture rooms were fulland most breakout sessions werewell-attended. There were over

350 speakers from 30 countries;each one sharing their vision,expertise, and talent to advanceour specialty. There were 28poster presentations; four fulldays of lectures, panels, anddebates; a live injection course;and four hands-on workshops.The Business Forum held the daybefore the meeting had nearly100 attendees as well.

We thank the course chairs,speakers, the many facial plasticand reconstructive surgeons,industry professionals, andconference supporters who joinedus in Dallas. This would not havebeen a success without you!

To relive the experience, or ifyou were not able to join us, seewhat you missed on pages 10 and11. You can view a video, additionalphotos, e-posters, and more onwww.aafprs.org/international. M

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around the world. We are lookingfor information, images, andresources relevant to women’smilestones, roles, and achieve-ments in the evolution of theAAFPRS and our specialty. Youcan view the beginnings of theWomen in Facial Plastic andReconstructive Surgery on theArchival site: www.aafprs.org/robert-l-simon-archives.

Please send your contribu-tions or questions directly [email protected]. Look forfuture updates and interestinghistorical facts and recognition asthe project evolves. M

WOMEN IN FACIAL PLASTICSURGERY SPONSORED LUNCHEONOn Tuesday, October 16, theWFPS Committee hosted theirannual luncheon, which wassupported by Revanesse Versa(Prollenium). This year’s featuredspeaker boldly challenged a fullroom of AAFPRS members andguests—women and men alike—to dive beneath the superficialgender bias that so often perme-ates workplace cultures today. Inher presentation, “The Voice ofthe Fearless Girl,” guest speakerPatricia Schneider, CFA, provideda high-level framework for womento better understand the employ-ment landscape they face eachday in their roles as physicians,professors, and researchers.

A senior financial portfoliomanager by profession, Ms.Schneider’s personal passion isto help women advance andcreate leadership opportunities intheir professions. Her informativeand thought-provoking presenta-tion offered attendees both tan-gible and intangible evidence of

Look no further thantoday’s news headlines tosee that women aroundthe world are stepping up

and out to bring about productivechange in our communities andbusinesses. If the past year is anyindication, the AAFPRS is activelypursuing organizational andcultural enhancements that arereflective of these changes. Therecord-breaking, standing-room-only attendance and profoundenergy at the Women in FacialPlastic Surgery (WFPS) Committeemeeting held at the 2018 Interna-tional Symposium, in Dallas, isjust one very tangible example ofthe positive change afoot.

With the growing interest andengagement among femaleAAFPRS members, the WFPSCommittee has undertakenseveral new initiatives—one ofwhich is a historical analysis ofwomen in our Academy—and ourspecialty. Working in collabora-tion with AAFPRS archivist LindaRothbart and the AAFPRS direc-tor of member relations, a specialWFPS task group comprised ofEmily Hrisomalos, MD; Yan Lee,MD; and Leslie Kim, MD, hasbeen established to facilitate thisexciting new project. Your help isneeded!

For this important endeavorto be as broad, inclusive, andsuccessful as possible, the taskgroup seeks the support andinput of AAFPRS members from

WOMEN IN FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY: HIGHLIGHTING THE

HISTORY OF WOMEN AND RECAP OF LUNCHEON

the gender inequalities that existtoday in the medical profession.

For women to achieve suc-cess, Ms. Schneider empowerswomen to “strategize, negotiate,and advocate.” As women look toadvance in their career, shenoted that mentors and sponsorsplay a critical, strategic role.Attendees were advised to stepoutside of the traditional box interms of negotiations. “Instead ofasking, women need to shapenegotiations,” states Ms.Schneider. She further observedthat women often negotiate byposing questions, as opposed tomen, who are known to negotiateusing affirmative statements.

The ultimate goal in anyworkplace, according to Ms.Schneider, is to bring aboutimpactful cultural change. Whileadmittedly modifying culture isthe most difficult workplace areain which to bring about signifi-cant change, it is necessary tobreak down old “values, culturalnorms, and unwritten rules” tomake way for a “positive andinclusive environment” for women.

Ms. Schneider’s intensepassion for women’s equality andadvancement in the workplace istied closely to her professionalpassion for finance. “Financialindependence and success is anoutcome of equality in the work-place.”

Ms. Schneider recognizedAAFPRS’ commitment to itsfemale members. She was im-pressed by the time and focusbeing dedicated to women’sequality and advancement in thespecialty and in the organization,commenting that the AAFPRS is“walking the talk.” M

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Do you know?• Who were some of the earliest

women is FPRS academics?• Who were the first women in

our Academy and the first totake leadership positions inthe AAFPRS?

• What women have beenrecognized by their peers withawards?

• What women have publishedarticles?

• What women have receivedresearch grants?


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Many facial plasticsurgeons are activelyengaged in giving backby volunteering their

time and skills through a localsports team, free clinic, or largernational or international medicalrelief group. The AAFPRS Founda-tion also has opportunities tohelp those in need through theFACE TO FACE humanitarianprograms, namely: FACE TOFACE: International; FACE TOFACE: The National DomesticViolence Project; and FACES OFHONOR.

The media loves feel-good, do-good stories, but how can youhighlight your charitable deedsand efforts without seemingoverly self-promotional?

For starters, make it aboutthem or it, not you. In otherwords, lead with the cause orpatient—not you. Instead ofsaying, “Dr. John Doe is proud tooffer free reconstructive surgeryto domestic violence victims,” say,“Domestic violence is the leadingcause of injury to women in theUnited States and these injuriestend to occur on the face, head,and neck. Through my work withFACE TO FACE: The NationalDomestic Violence Project, I met aremarkable woman and was ableto help her get her life back. Wewould welcome the opportunity toshare our story and illustratethat there is hope.”

Do not just jump on a band-wagon or charity du jour. Identifya meaningful cause and give ityour all so that your volunteerismbecomes part of your brand. Inaddition to your pro bono surger-ies, donate proceeds from certainsales during awareness monthsor all year, place relevant bro-chures in your waiting area orexam rooms, and wear supportribbons if and when appropriate.

Another way to get exposurefor your cause is to feature it onyour social media platforms.Many surgeons travel abroad ordomestically to perform pro bonoprocedures such as cleft palate

MAXIMIZE POSITIVE EXPOSURE FOR PRO BONO ACTIVITIES

repair. Photos of your journey aregreat social fodder when inte-grated with other types of con-tent; this all helps prospectivepatients get to know you and yourpractice better. Again, thesephotos are best if they highlightthe issue and the solution andare not all about you. Thesepowerful photos can be displayedthroughout the office as well asposted on social media.

Always remember that thereis no “I” in a team. Your staff isoften involved in the volunteerprocess whether by covering foryou during your missions or eventravelling with you to anothercountry to assist with surgery.Find unique ways to highlighttheir important roles, e.g., a shortarticle in your e-newsletter orpublic shout outs on social mediathanking them for helping youhelp others.

If media coverage is your goal,it makes sense to time yourpitches. Many of these stories areevergreen, but there may bespecific health awareness monthsor trending news stories thatmake your work even more timelyand relevant. For example, Febru-ary is Teen Dating ViolenceAwareness Month and October isNational Domestic ViolenceAwareness Month. Make sure to

keep an eye on current events(such as reports of bullied teensundergoing corrective surgery) tohelp guide your pitching andmaximize exposure.

Keep up the excellent work. M

This column was provided by theAcademy’s PR firm, KELZ PR.

The AAFPRS is active on socialmedia. Remember to like us onFacebook (AAFPRS) and to follow us onTwitter and Instagram @AAFPRS.

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ELECTION RESULTS

President-ElectMary Lynn Moran, MD

Treasurer-ElectEdward D. Buckingham, MD

Group VP for Membership and SocietyRelations-Elect

Steven H. Dayan, MDNominating Committee

Oren Friedman, MDCynthia M. Gregg, MD

Grant S. Hamilton, III, MDAudit Committee

Edwin F. Williams, MDCanadian Region Credentials

Committee RepresentativeAndres Gantous, MD

The bylaws amendment to provideenhanced guidelines to the

Nominating Committee around howto best prepare a slate of nominees for

various offices, was passed.


CONSUMER NEWSLETTER FEATURES

REVISION RHINOPLASTY

This winter, you will notwant to miss theAcademy’s premier con-sumer newsletter, Facial

Plastic Surgery Today. The winterissue covers the latest trends,technologies, and questions thatare sure to draw in clients to yourpractice.

Gone are the days ofplumped-up puckers, ski-slopednoses, and overly injected frozenor puffy faces. Today, facialplastic surgery is about lookinglike the best version of yourself—refreshed, relaxed, and natural.The cover article, Trending towardNatural Beauty, will discuss howmillennials and beyond areshying away from overtly “done”looks and seeking naturalresults.

The featured, in-depth ar-ticle, When is Revision Rhino-plasty Necessary, will focus on thecomplexity of the nose, revisionrates, and what to consider if youare not happy with your rhino-plasty results. Most importantly,the article will focus on getting anexpert opinion from your facialplastic surgeon.

The Ask the Expert answersone of the more popular questionsfacial plastic surgeons get asked:What can I do to enhance mycheekbones without havingsurgery? The answer will recom-mend restoring volume throughfillers and fat.

The Health Tip will warnconsumers about researchingfacial plastic and reconstructivesurgery via YouTube. According toa study in JAMA Facial PlasticSurgery, researchers at RutgersUniversity found that the millionsof people who turn to YouTube asa source of information on facialplastic surgery receive a falseunderstanding that does notinclude the risks of alternativeoptions. Patients should also beskeptical of information frommessage boards and review sitesas well.

In the What’s New? section,consumers will learn aboutreprogramming wound-residentcells. A team of scientists at theSalk Institute has found a way todirectly convert the cells in anopen wound into new skin cells toexpedite healing.

After love, career, family, loss,success, failure, the face tells astory. Patients come to facialplastic surgeons to change theirreflection in the mirror to matchwhat they feel on the inside,which is calm, cool, collected, andradiant. This article, Empoweredby Choices, will discuss the socialacceptance of cosmetic surgery,the range of low-tech to high-techoptions, and mental healthbenefits.

The Academy’s publicationsdepartment canhelp out withcustomizing thenewsletter to includeyour practice logo,before and afterphotos, and officelocation and hours.An extra fee mayapply.

Start yourannual subscriptionwith the winterissue for only $560.You will receive fourissues and not bebilled again untilnext year. You willreceive a CD with aWord document andPDF file.

Order yourdigital copy of FacialPlastic SurgeryToday. It is a greatmarketing vehiclefor current andpotential clientsand can becustomized to suityour practice. Referto the enclosedsubscription formfor details. M

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By Steven H. Dayan,MD, Medical Editor,Facial Plastic Times

As a youngoblivioncoming ofage in

suburban Chicago, my interestscentered around football and theopposite gender. Occasionallybetween penciling in my socialcalendar and studying for geom-etry, I peered up at my bookcasesto see the three-volume series,Medicine and the Allied Sciences(1920), authored by my famousuncle—or at least that is what Iwas told.

My grandfather's brother, adescendant of enlightened Ger-man ancestry and a professor atthe University of Illinois, was wellknown for teaching a popularreview course in general medi-cine. I understood he was apassionate teacher who had askill for making the complexsimple. Later in his career, hewent on to become an importantsurgeon. However, I never reallyknew exactly what he was sofamous for or what he did. It wasonly later when deciding topursue a career in facial plasticsurgery that I learned the sameman who contributed to thedecorum of my bookshelf was alsoinstrumental in ushering rhino-plasty into the United States.

His name was Samuel Fomon,MD; he, along with IrvingGoldman, MD, and MauriceCottle, MD, founded the AmericanAcademy of Facial Plastic andReconstructive Surgery. To thisday, many rhinoplasty instru-ments bear his name. Of course, Imay have unapologeticallydropped his name during myfellowship interviews; but hey,there must be some benefit as anew-found legacy. To this day, Ihave those same books along withothers he has written on my officecredenza; and when perplexed, Ipull them out to consult withUncle Sam.

Recently, I was brought closerto him when speaking at a con-ference in Curitiba, Brazil. Imentioned my uncle during a talkand was approached afterward byJoao Maniglia, MD, a Brazilianfacial plastic surgeon from arespected otolaryngology family.He mentioned to me that he hadlearned from my Uncle Sam andhappen to have an instructionalvideo that my uncle created inthe 1950s. Joao got it from hisbrother Tony, a prominent oto-laryngologist and former chair atCase Western Reserve. Tonyreceived it from my uncle's widow.I was thrilled to see it and Joaograciously gave me a digital copy.Joao went on to tell me stories ofthe giants from whom he learned.In parallel at the conference, Ialso was introduced to over 100doctors who learned rhinoplastyfrom Joao. It thendawned on me thatJoao is to Brazilianfacial plastic surgerywhat Sam Fomonwas to U.S. facialplastic surgery andFernando Pedroza,MD, in Colombia,and Fazil Apaydin,MD, in Turkey—and the multitudesof others that I amneglecting tomention, but whoare equally asimportant to thebirth of facialplastic surgery intheir respectivecircles. Thesepioneers take onthe challenges anemerging fieldfaces, many whichhave already beenresolved in the U.S.But have no doubt,greatness cannever be contained;destiny calls andthose that deserveprominence will berealized.

I was fortunate to learn from amultitude of great pioneers inrhinoplasty and facial plasticsurgery. Gene Tardy, MD, whospent time under Ira Tresley, MD,who learned from my Uncle Sam.I also did my fellowship with StevePerkins, MD, who descends fromGaylon McCollough, MD, andJack Anderson, MD. And I wasfortunate to be a resident at theUniversity of Illinois witnessingthe meteoric evolution of Dean M.Toriumi, MD. Without theirpioneering efforts and willingnessto teach and share, I am not sureif I would be where I am now.These great leaders—if not di-rectly, then yes indirectly—pavedthe way for many of us.

There are a great many morewho have been key to the growthof facial plastic surgery in theUnited States. For more


SHOULDERS OF GIANTS

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information on the giants, I referyou to the fantastic book, Comingof Age, The History of the AAFPRS(1989), by Robert L. Simons, MD.

All of this prompted me tothink, how well do we trulyappreciate from where we come,and the impact it has had on whowe are? This exercise, however,goes beyond professionalism toour personal lives. There isincreasing evidence that a collec-tive memory is passed on geneti-cally.1 Traumas and learnedbehaviors by your ancestors maylead to inexplicable reflexivethoughts and actions codedwithin the nucleotides of yourDNA. And for eons, embeddedheuristics have compounded asfamily units didn't stray far fromtheir locations or tribes. It is onlyin a post-modern era that hetero-geneous peppering occurs as weincreasingly drift from our nucle-uses to different cities, countries,or continents.

Genotypes, phenotypes, andperhaps social behaviors are the

by-products from centuries ofexternal environmental pres-sures. Who you are is based onthousands of years of adaptiveevolution. You are a product ofyour civilization. And if you reallywant to better understand whoyou are, the way you think, andthe way you act, then there is nobetter way than to return to yourroots. Visit from where you come,walk the streets of your ances-tors, sit in the cafés of your kin,pray in the pews of your past. Thesame holds true if wanting tobetter understand another withwhom you are about to embark ona burgeoning relationship,whether business, professionally,or romantically.

I am the heterogeneousproduct of a clumsy and diverseunion, the fortune of which I didnot realize until I came of age. Mymaternal lineage descends fromEastern European polymaths andupper-class socialites. My pater-nal side extends from communityleading Kabbalist and middle

eastern street merchants. Thispast year I had the opportunity tovisit the old ghetto in Marrakech,Morocco, where my father wasborn and reared. I visited thegrave sites of my great grandpar-ents as well as the final restingplace of many cousins and familymembers I didn't know I had. Theelderly graveyard attendant withfewer teeth than hair shuffled methrough a family history that Iwas embarrassed to say he knewbetter than me. In the markets, Italked with shopkeepers whorecognized my surname and toldme tales of my tribe. A visitingCanadian woman reminiscing theold neighborhood told me sheknew where my family lived andtook me to see their home. It ishard to believe my father and hiseight siblings lived in that smallof a dwelling. I watched localshaggle for bread, argue aggres-sively, hug and kiss passionately.I saw families celebrating whilesharing meals, and I visitedrespected sages from schools withno name. There is no doubt I leftMorocco with a different perspec-tive on who I am, who my familyis, and to where I am intended togo.

Whether in our professionalor personal presence, we areproducts of a past and exist in thepresent as nothing more thanstewards of knowledge gained fromthe collected experience of priorgenerations. We are tasked withthe privilege to deliver forward.Both professionally or personally,the gift is not free. It is grantedwillingly but comes with a greatprice and a pointed privilege topass it on to those who we influ-ence. By exploring from where itcomes and knowing where it goesprovides greater meaning andvalue to the parcels we tempo-rarily hold and to the purpose forwhich we are enrolled. M

Reference:1 Ridley, Matt. (2003). Nature vianurture: genes, experience, and whatmakes us human. London: FourthEstate.

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The Annual Past President’s Dinner was held at the Sheraton Dallas Hotelduring the 12th International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery, October15, 2018, Dallas, Texas.


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E. Gaylon McCollough, MD,former AAFPRS and ABFPRSpresident, recently released hismemoirs. Victory in the Game ofLife: A Paul W. Bryant Alumni-Athlete's Journey. This chronicleshow Dr. McCollough was able toachieve success on the worldstage—not only in athletics, butalso in his chosen specialty offacial plastic surgery. The Univer-sity of Alabama presented Dr.McCollough with the Bryant Award,which recognizes a former alum-nus-athlete whose life exemplifies“contributions to society, charac-ter, professional achievement,and service to fellowman.”

Dr. McCollough's memoirsaddress how lessons learnedthrough athletics and militarytraining were called upon toweather the medico-political stormwhen he entered practice. Seniormembers of the AAFPRS will enjoyreading Dr. McCollough's recountof the early years. Younger mem-bers will be well-served to learnabout the legacy they inherit fromthe Academy's founding fathersand what will be required toprotect and propel facial plasticsurgery into the future.

IN BRIEF: MCCOLLOUGH’S BOOK,

THOMAS’ PRESTIGIOUS AWARD

J. Regan Thomas, MD, long-timeAAFPRS member, past AAFPRSpresident, and current AAFPRSdelegate to the AMA’s House ofDelegates, was awarded theModel Mentor Award by theAmerican Academy of Otolaryn-gology-Head and Neck SurgeryFoundation at its 2018 AnnualMeeting in Atlanta, October 7-10.The award, sponsored by theYoung Physician Section (YPS),was created to recognize the keyrole that expert mentorship playsin a young physician's success.In their nomination, his fellowsand YPS members observed thatDr. Thomas clearly demonstrates“characteristics of a model ofeffective mentor.”

Dr. Thomas’ entire career hasbeen dedicated to academictraining programs, where he hashad the privilege to work withresidents and fellows with anemphasis on facial plastic sur-gery. Presently, as professor offacial plastic surgery at North-western University, he has dailyinteraction with residents andfacial plastic surgery fellows. M

Share your accomplishmentswith your peers via thisIn Brief column in FacialPlastic Times. For consider-ation, send an email to RitaChua Magness [email protected].

Leslie Bernstein, MD, DDS,was born April 26, 1924,in a small town known asStolpce in Polish, Stolbtzy

in Russian, and Shteibtz inYiddish. Before the Nazi armycame in and obliterated thisthriving and beautiful Jewishcommunity, Leslie’s father re-acted quickly to the dark rumorsand found a way to escape withhis family to South Africa, whereLeslie grew up with his fatherBoris, mother Sarah, brothersEdward, Jerry, Harry, and Joshua.

After highschool, Lesliecontinued hisdedication toeducation, byattending andgraduatingfrom theUniversity ofthe Witwater-srand inJohannesburg,South Africa, Doctor of DentalSurgery (DDS), Plastic Surgery,1947; Bachelor of Medicine, andBachelor of Surgery (MBBCH),1954.

Dr. Bernstein met his wife,Elaine in South Africa and in the1960s by way of Israel and En-gland, emigrated and settled inDavis, Calif. Dr. Bernstein’s loveof horses, painting, sculpting,classical music and opera, ballet,and the arts could be seen intheir home, his medical practice,and continued support through-out his life in the Davis andSacramento communities. Hislove of Judaism and his heritagewas shown with his pride andknowledge of his families’ historyand his retold stories of theirstrength and courage to survive.

Dr. Bernstein had a beautifulsense of humor and passion forlearning and for healing. TheAAFPRS was privileged to havehim as president in 1977-1978.He passed away November 14,2017, and will be missed dearly.M

REMEMBERING

LESLIE BERNSTEIN


The AAFPRS FoundersClub held its annual galaat the Frontiers of FlightMuseum, in Dallas. Over

100 individuals enjoyed theevening event with music by theVictory Belles, a delightful vocaltrio that performs music from the1940s and brings the audiencealong for the ride. As always, theopportunity to mingle and catchup with other AAFPRS membersand guests was one of the high-lights of the evening. The eventwas partially funded by Evolusand we thank them for theirsupport.

Since its inception in 1986,Founders Club members havebeen devoted to the Foundationand the future of facial plasticsurgery. This year, we camewithin one individual of reachingour goal of 100 Founders Clubmembers in 2018.

The Founders Club activitiesand mission include:• Support education and trainingprograms in facial plastic surgery

FOUNDERS CLUB HOLDS ANNUAL GALA AT THE

FRONTIERS OF FLIGHT MUSEUM

• Collect, retain, and dis-play historical memorabiliainstructive about thedevelopment of facialplastic surgery• Support fundraising forthe Foundation and anyother projects and tasksthat are consistent withthe educational andresearch programs of theFoundation

The rewards and perksof membership include:• Recognition for financialsupport of the Foundation’slong-range goals• Opportunity to activelyensure the growth of theAAFPRS and facial plastic surgery• Personal satisfaction andenjoyment through associationwith dedicated leaders of facialplastic surgery, highlighted by anannual black-tie event

For more information aboutthe Founders Club or to become amember, contact Karen Sloat [email protected]. M ○

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By Megan Persin, OFPSA President

Thank you to all our sponsors—especially Environ/DermaConcepts—and speakers for their contributions to the2018 Organization of Facial Plastic SurgeryAssistants (OFPSA) meeting in Dallas. With-

out their time, generosity, and support, our meetingwould not have been the success that it was thisyear. We are grateful for your participation.

Our 2018 president, Donna Fay, from the office ofSteven Pearlman, MD, did a spectacular job coordi-nating the Dallas meeting. OFPSA members receivedtraining in digital marketing, public relations, prac-tice management, injections, skincare, reports,conflict resolution, and much more.

We partnered with the office of Sam Lam, MD,Lam Facial Plastics, to give our members specialonsite training. We learned what contributes to theoverall success of his practice. It was a rare andvaluable experience for our members to tour, learn,and ask questions about all aspects of his practice.

We administered a survey in Dallas askingmembers what they were interested in and will usethis information to create a webinar series withindustry expert speakers on hot topics. Wendy Lewis,strategic marketer, president of Wendy Lewis & COLtd, and author of 12 books, will be kicking off theOFPSA webinar series Friday, January 25, 2019, at4:00 pm EST. Look for an email communication inearly January for information on how to sign up forthe webinar.

Check out the OFPSA member-only resourcesportal on the Web site, www.ofpsa.org. We have beenworking hard to bring additional content to ourmembers for the new year, e.g., 2018 presentationslides, webinar series, generic forms, and otherhelpful tools.

We are looking forward to new and excitingdevelopments within our organization. Be sure tofollow us on social media for more information andupdates, www.facebook.com/ofpsaofficial andwww.instagram.com/ofpsa. Let us know how we canhelp you and your practice achieve your professionalgoals this year. M

OFPSA COLUMN:

DALLAS RECAP

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CALL FOR LATE-BREAKING ABSTRACTSFOR #AAFPRS2019Submit an abstract to be considered as a speaker atthe 2019 AAFPRS Annual Meeting in San Diego. Thisis a great way to help shape the agenda, share yourexpertise, and take an active role in supporting theprofession and our specialty.

We recognize that the results of some researchmay not be available by the general abstract andpresentation submission deadline of December 7,2018. As such, we will offer a Call for Late-BreakingAbstracts, which allows for the submission of trulyground-breaking, high-impact, innovative, andnewsworthy scientific research for results that werenot available at the time of the original submissiondeadline.

The Annual Meeting will be organized around thefollowing programmatic tracks:• Business and Practice Management• Facial Reconstruction Surgery• Facial Rejuvenation and Aesthetic Medicine• Managing Complications• Rhinoplasty

If you have knowledge in any of these areas,please consider joining our renowned faculty. We arelooking for presentations that are inclusive, feature awide range of perspectives, as well as a diverse mix ofboth new and seasoned presenters. Submissions willbe judged on relevance to the profession.

Whether you are a medical student, a resident-in-training, or a surgeon that has been in practicefor 30+ years, we strongly encourage and welcomeyour contribution to this one-of-a-kind event.

The Call for Late-Breaking Abstracts will open onJanuary 7; the submission deadline is February 15,2019. Share your knowledge and expertise; submitan abstract today. Visit the Academy’s site:www.aafprs.org/ANNUALMTG/Abstracts-Presenta-tions. M

If you or your office is not a member—join now!There is an annual membership fee of $180 forthe entire office, no matter how many individuals.Please visit the OFPSA Web site to register yourstaff at www.ofpsa.org. You may also contact theAAFPRS for questions about the applicationprocess at (703) 299-9291, [email protected].


FACIAL PLASTIC TIMES

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2019APRIL 4-7Advances in RhinoplastyOrlando, FLCo-chairs: Fred G. Fedok, MD;Oren Friedman, MD; andBrian J.F. Wong, MDMeeting Director: J. Randall Jordan, MD

MAY 1-2AAFPRS Spring Meetingin conjunction with COSMAustin, TXCo-chairs: David Hom, MD, andRobin Lindsay, MD

JUNE 22-23ABFPRS EXAMINATIONWashington, DC

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OCTOBER 3-5AAFPRS Annual MeetingSan Diego, CACo-chairs: Samuel L. Oyer, MD, andCatherine P. Winslow, MDMeeting Director: J. Randall Jordan, MD

2020APRIL 22-23AAFPRS Spring Meetingin conjunction with COSMAtlanta, GA

SEPTEMBER 10-12AAFPRS ANNUAL MEETINGBoston, MA

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