AAAM® Board Certification Courses

AAAM Board Certification Courses are currently eligible to licensed physicians (MD, DO, MBBS) of all specialties.. The courses are offered in three parts described below, culminating in AAAM Board Certification. Each Level must be completed in order, compulsory, regardless of knowledge or experience level.

AAAM Board Certification is a teaching and education program, and is not a license to practice. It is the highest profiled scientific program regarded worldwide, taught by faculty who are experts in their field. Becoming AAAM Board Certified provides physicians with the highest profile to practice the art and science of aesthetic medicine anywhere in the world. Nevertheless, a medical license delivered by the local health authorities in any country in which you are practicing is mandatory. Completion of any AAAM Course is not a license to practice.

Level 1 Certificate Course in Aesthetic Medicine

Three-day Certificate course includes:

Scientific lecture, live demonstration and hands-on training in the basics of Aesthetic Medicine.

• Botulinum Toxin Type A
• Dermal Fillers
• Lasers and Physical Peelings
• Skin Conditioning and Chemical Peelings

View individual course syllabus for complete list of topics covered. Course includes a short multiple choice practice examination covering the material presented during the course. After course completion, you are awarded a Certificate in Aesthetic Medicine, endorsed by the American Academy of Aesthetic medicine (AAAM).

Level 2 Diploma Course in Aesthetic Medicine

Five-day Diploma Course includes:

Scientific lecture, live demonstration and hands-on training in more advanced procedures in Aesthetic Medicine.

• Advanced Botox and Fillers
• Cosmetic Dermatology
• Marketing and Business Strategies for building an Aesthetics Practice
• Pain Management
• Platelet Rich Plasma & Microneedling

View individual course syllabus for complete list of topics covered. Course includes a short multiple choice practice examination covering the material presented during the course. After course completion, you are awarded a Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine, endorsed by AAAM.

Level 3 Board Certification in Aesthetic Medicine

Upon completion of Level 2, and after six months of practical experience in Aesthetic Medicine, the Diplomate is eligible to take a two-hour multiple-choice Board Certification exam. If a passing grade of 70% is achieved, participants advance to an oral examination assessing proficiency in several areas of Aesthetic Medicine.

As part of the Oral Examination, Board candidates will be provided two patient cases to assess and recommend a treatment plan to two senior AAAM faculty. These patient cases are provided on-site, and Board Candidates are provided time to review the cases

The Board Certification Exams are a one to two-day commitment based upon the number of Board candidates. After successful completion of both the written and oral examination, you will be awarded a Board Certified in Aesthetic Medicine.