Certification: Certification in Plastic Surgery

Seven Penn Center, Suite 400, 1635 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-2204

Maintenance of Certification (MOC-PS) is offered to all diplomates who voluntarily seek evidence of their continuing qualifications in the specialty of plastic surgery. ABPS is one of the 24 member boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties offering or developing an MOC Program. The MOC-PS Program is replacing Recertification in Plastic Surgery effective 2007.
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 10 Year(s)
Renew through Re-Examination?
Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Specialty

The certification corresponds to a specialty within a recognized occupation. For example, Oncology Nurse and Pediatric Nurse are specialties within the nursing field, so Certified Oncology Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse would be classified as specialty certifications.