Level 3 Board Certification Examination in Aesthetic Medicine - American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine - AAAM

Completion of AAAM Level 2 Certificate Course is required for admission to Level 3 Board Certification Examination

Scientific Agenda

The Ultimate AAAM Level 3 Board Certification Exam in Aesthetic Medicine:
Board Certification by the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine is a prestigious credential that signifies an aesthetic physician's proficiency and dedication to meeting the highest standards of patient care and safety in aesthetics. By becoming board-certified, aesthetic physicians can distinguish themselves as leaders in the industry, build trust with patients seeking expert care, and enhance their professional credibility. This designation offers invaluable opportunities for career advancement, networking, and recognition within the aesthetic medicine community. Gain a competitive edge and elevate your practice by choosing board certification with the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine.
Enrollment Criteria:
- Medical doctors who have completed both AAAM Level 1 & 2 Courses in Aesthetic Medicine
- Minimum 6 months interval after completing Level 2 Diploma Course in Aesthetic Medicine is required

Board Exam Venue:
To be announced

AAAM Board Examiner:
To be announced

The Board Exam encompasses two parts:

Part 1: MCQ Examination (2 hours)

0830 - 1030 hrs (Malaysia Time)

v 100 Multiple Choice Questions to be completed in 2 hours

v Questions are based on all topics covered in Level 1 & 2 Courses

v 70% passing grade is required for admission to Oral Viva Exam

Part 2: Oral Viva Examination (20 mins per candidate)

1100 hrs onwards (Malaysia Time)

v 2 to 3 patient cases are provided on a computer screen for each candidate

v Each candidate is required to provide an assessment of the cases and propose a treatment plan, follow by Q & A

v Upon passing both MCQ and Oral Exams, the Board Certificate is presented and candidate may refer himself/herself as “AAAM Board Certified in Aesthetic Medicine”

v All Board Certified Physicians are listed in AAAM’s website: https://aaamed.org/board-certified-physicians.php

In the event the candidate has to re-sit in next session for Board Exam, registration fee of USD 500 applies

In Preparation for Board Exam:
a) Candidates are advised to study the course handouts and MCQs given out at Level 1 & 2 Courses
b) Candidates are also recommended to read any of below reference books recommended by AAAM if time permits

1) Collection: Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology
Publisher: Elsevier Saunders
Series editors: Jeffery S. Dover & Murad Alam
www.elsevier.com

·         Chemical Peels, 2nd Edition, by Rebecca Tung & Mark G. Rubin

·         Lasers and Lights, 4th Edition, by George Hruza & Elizabeth Tanzi

·         Botulinum Toxin, 4th Edition, by Alastair Carruthers & Jean Carruthers

·         Soft Tissue Augmentation, 4th Edition, by Jean Carruthers & Alastair Carruthers

2) Color Atlas of Chemical Peels, 2nd Edition, Edited by Antonella Tosti, Pearl Grimes, Maria de Padova
Publisher: Springer
www.springer.com

3) Practical Guide to Botulinum Toxin Procedures, 1st Edition, by Rebecca Small, MD, FAAFP, Dalano Hoang, DC
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer
www.lww.com
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer www.lww.com 4/The Art of Skin Health Restoration and Rejuvenation, 2nd Edition, by Zein E. Obagi Publisher: CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group
www.amazon.com

Program / topics are subject to change by AAAM

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