Dr. Heck Elected to American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery!
We would like to congratulate Dr. Robert Heck for being elected into The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Due to Dr. Heck’s significant achievements, hard work and dedication, he has been elected as a member into the ASAPS. It is with great pride and joy that we make this announcement to congratulate Dr. Heck for this significant honor.
The ASAPS is the leading professional organization of plastic surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery who specialize in cosmetic surgery. The ASAPS is at the forefront of innovation in aesthetic plastic surgery around the world. The mission of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Inc., is to advance the science, art, and safe practice of aesthetic plastic surgery among qualified plastic surgeons through support and direction of medical education and research, sponsorship of scientific meetings and dissemination of information on current aesthetic surgical techniques; to promote and encourage the highest standards of ethical conduct and responsible patient care among aesthetic plastic surgeons; to serve the public interest by providing accurate and timely information regarding aesthetic plastic surgery and promoting patient safety; and to advance the medical profession and ensure that aesthetic surgery maintains its proper place within the specialty of plastic surgery.
The requirements for membership in the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery ASAPS are designed to encouraged application by trained and experienced plastic surgeons who concentrate their practices in performing cosmetic plastic surgery of the face and entire body. ASAPS membership remains an exclusive privilege for those surgeons who possess the necessary qualifications. Only about ¼ of all American Board of Plastic Surgery certified plastic surgeons have been accepted into ASAPS membership. Physicians who have been trained in specialties other than plastic surgery are not eligible. Among the requirements for invitation and election to ASAPS, a plastic surgeon must:
1. Be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or in Plastic Surgery by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
2. Be in at least the third year of active practice following board certification
3. Participate in an accredited Continuing Medical Education (CME) to stay current with developments in the field of cosmetic plastic surgery
4. Document the performance of a significant number and variety of cosmetic surgical cases to demonstrate wide experience
5. Be sponsored by two ASAPS member plastic surgeons to help ensure that the applicant’s professional reputation meets the high standards required by ASAPS
6. Adhere to current ethical standards for professional conduct as outlined in the Code of Ethics observed by all ASAPS- member surgeons
Again, as Dr. Heck exemplifies all these characteristics and has met all these requirements we feel that it is a great honor that he has been elected into the ASAPS, and we are very proud of his achievement.
Sincerely,
Columbus Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery Staff
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