Product Description

The 2025 In-Service Examination provides the most current information on the core curriculum of plastic surgery. The exam offers surgeons in practice the opportunity to challenge themselves and assess their knowledge of the entire scope of plastic surgery. Relevant questions in basic science will be included in each of the five categories. Surgeons have the flexibility to take two, three, four or five modules of this exam, with each section scored independently. A minimum passing score of 30% has been set for this activity.

In-Service Exam Highlights

• The exam consists of 250 questions covering the following areas: Comprehensive, Hand/Extremities, Craniomaxillofacial, Cosmetic/Breast, Core Surgical Principles
• Each section successfully completed is worth 7.5 credits for a total up to 37.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
• The exam window is open April 9, 2025, through June 4, 2025

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Identify the most up-to-date information on the core curriculum of plastic surgery
• Assess your base knowledge in the five clinical component areas
• Establish a benchmark for areas of focus needing further concentrated educational efforts
• Attend appropriate educational activities based upon self-assessment evaluation

NOTE: Access to post exam materials include the Surgeons Normative Table and In-Service Exam Rationales & References Guide, made available via the exam site dashboard upon finalization of the exam close.

For Your Aesthetic Practice!

The Life-Long Learning Exercise (L³E): 2025 Aesthetic In-Service is our Aesthetic only self-assessment available to all 2025 In-Service Exam participants at special reduced pricing. This activity will provide additional focus for the cosmetic subspecialty and will include:

• 200 Aesthetic surgery questions
• Eligible for up to 30 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
• Exam window is open June 11, 2025, through August 6, 2025
• Special pricing available when purchased with the 2025 In-Service Exam
  • Available through June 3, 2025

Important Deadlines

• February 28, 2025: Early registration deadline
• April 8, 2025: Standard registration deadline
• June 3, 2025: Late registration deadline

Pricing

*Includes ASPS Active Members, Candidates for Membership, International Members, International Candidates for Membership and Life Inactive Members.

Cancellations

All cancellations must be received in writing to be considered for refund. The final date to cancel or withdraw is June 3, 2025. No refunds or credits will be considered beyond this date. All refunds will be charged a $50 administrative fee.

Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email or fax:

Email: registration@plasticsurgery.org
Fax: (847) 228-7099

Accreditation

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 37.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Of the 37.5 credits, 7.5 credits have been identified as being applicable to Patient Safety.

Scoring and Credits

ASPS is required to set a minimum performance level on activities such as the In-Service Exam and may only award AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ to those learners who meet the minimum performance level. Credits are based on the estimated completion and review time for the examination process and the achievement of a minimum performance level. In order to receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, your exam must be submitted by the exam closing time of 11:59 PM local time on June 4, 2025.

Based on a review of past In-Service Exams, the 2025 In-Service Committee has set the minimum performance level at 30 percent. Learners who do not meet the 30 percent minimum may take a second attempt at the exam to acquire a passing score.

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.

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). Click 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.

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.

Product Code: 25INSERVICE-Surgeons