Educational Overview
This activity has been designed to enhance the participant’s clinical knowledge base of plastic surgery in five clinical component areas:

1) Breast & Cosmetic 
2) Comprehensive Integument
3) Craniomaxillofacial
4) Hand & Extremities
5) Core Surgical Principles

It is intended to serve as a study guide in self-assessment format. The contents include a selection of questions, critiqued responses, and references from recent In-Service Examinations. All practice and test questions were reviewed and found to be objective and supported by appropriate review of the literature and align with evidence-based research. Content in this educational activity has been reviewed by peers and professionals to determine that the content is fair, balanced, and unbiased.

At the successful completion of each module (passing score is 75%), participants earn PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Participants may choose to study all modules or only those that are educationally relevant to their practice and professional interests. By completing all modules, participants can earn up to 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. The contents include a selection of questions, critiqued responses, and references from recent In-Service Examinations.

*Disclaimer
Use of these materials are provided with the understanding that utilization and completion of the questions does not imply or guarantee a successful outcome on maintenance of certification efforts.

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

1. Utilize the most up-to-date information on the core curriculum of plastic surgery to improve patient care and obtain better outcomes in practice 
2. Identify their knowledge base of the five clinical component areas covered: comprehensive integument, aesthetic and breast, craniomaxillofacial, hand and extremities and core surgical principles 
3. Establish a benchmark for areas of focus needing further concentrated educational efforts 
4. Formulate a continual learning plan to participate in appropriate educational activities based upon results of this self-assessment activity

Directly provided by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons® (ASPS®)

Accreditation Statement
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 Statement
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons designates this enduring material for a maximum of 15.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Patient Safety Credit: 5.0
Release Date: 12/04/2024
Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Complete a reflective statement and pass the assessment at 75% to Claim Credit

Estimated time to complete this course:
1) Breast & Cosmetic Module: 3 hours 
2) Comprehensive Integument Module: 3 hours 
3) Craniomaxillofacial: 3 hours 
4) Hand & Extremities: 3 hours
5) Core Surgical Principles: 3 hours