Product Description
Join us in Palm Springs for the 2026 Women Plastic Surgeons (WPS) Symposium. This intimate and highly interactive program brings together leaders in breast and body contouring, facial aesthetics and practice management. Attendees will gain valuable insights, strengthen technical and professional skills and connect with colleagues in a supportive, collaborative setting.
Keynote Address
- Katerina Gallus, MD: Resilience Restored: From Setback to Strength in Plastic Surgery
International Keynote Address
Engaging Panels
- Uphill Battles: Navigating the Legal System with Challenging Patients and Staff
- Sculpting Financial Success: The Business of Plastic Surgery
- Downsizing and Uplifting: Recreating Smaller Breasts
- Meeting of the Masters: Aesthetic Debates and Controversies
- Pushing the Envelope: Exploring the Cutting Edge of Plastic Surgery
- Pro Tips: Helpful Insights from Head to Toe
Live Demo
- Injectables: Learn from experts through focused discussions on technique, product selection and practice management, with live demonstrations focused on facial and neck treatments.
The WPS Symposium offers a dynamic environment to learn, exchange ideas and reconnect with your peers in person.
Important Deadlines
- December 5, 2025: Early registration deadline
- January 9, 2026: Hotel group rate deadline
- January 23, 2026: Advance registration deadline
Pricing
| | On or Before
Dec 5 | Dec 6 - Jan 23 |
|---|
| ASPS Member / Candidate / Military | $800 | $900 |
| Resident / Fellow | $400 | $450 |
Registration is capped at 150 attendees.
*Faculty and program subject to change without notice
Cancellations
All cancellations must be received in writing to be considered for refund. Cancellations on or before December 15, 2025, will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations between December 16, 2025, and January 12, 2026, will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after January 12, 2026. All refunds are subject to a $50 processing fee.
Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email or fax:
Email: registration@plasticsurgery.org (CC: vrampersad@plasticsurgery.org)
The meeting sponsors are not responsible for travel expenses or penalties under any circumstances.
Intended Audience
This in-person activity is designed specifically for female plastic surgeons and residents interested in translating knowledge into practice to improve patient outcomes in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
ABMS Core Competencies
The following ABMS core competencies will be addressed:
- Patient Care and Procedural Skills
- Medical Knowledge
- Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
- Professionalism
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 designates this other activity (live meeting) for a maximum of 14.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Of the 14.75 credits, 2.0 credits have been identified as applicable to patient safety.
Recognition Statement
The Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits offered by this activity are enhanced by ASPS Learner Credit Reporting for learners who have opted into this reporting. Successful completion of this CME activity enables active American Board of Surgery (ABS) members the opportunity to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the ABS's Continuous Certification program when claimed within 30 days of completion of the activity.
Participants in ASPS-accredited education who want their 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) 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.
Additional Programs
For Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners, these credits have been designated as AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ by an ACCME-accredited organization and are applicable to these certifications. These credits/hours may be applicable to your profession. Check PlasticSurgery.org/CME for more information.
Product Code: 260130WPS