AAAM Board Certificate in Aesthetic Medicine
AAAM Board Certification Courses are open to all licensed physicians, regardless of specialty. The course are offered in three parts described below, culminating in your Board Certification. Each level must be completed in order and none may be skipped, regardless of knowledge or experience level. AAAM Board Certification is good for 10 years. AAAM Board Certification is not a license to practice.
AAAM was founded by Michel Delune, MD a Belgian dermotologist with over 25 years of clinical and research experience. Dr. Delune, together with other leading physicians in the national aesthetic medical societies from Italy, France and Spain, formed the first International medical society dedicated to Aesthetic Medicine, the Union Internationale de Medecine Esthetique, or the UIME. AAAM’s scientifc program is the highest profiled program found in the world. All materials are always presented in a none-commercial enviroment, free of any commercial bias.
1. Certificate Course
Course duration: 3 days
Course target: Introduction to Aesthetic Medicine
Open to all medical doctors regardless of the speciality. Certificate in Aesthetic Medicine will be awarded.
INTRODUCTION TO AESTHETIC MEDICINE:
Skin Conditioning and Chemical Peelings
- Skin Conditioning Program, evaluation and classification
- Chemical peeling agents and selection
- Prevention and management of complications
- Practical and hands-on chemical peels
Botulinum Toxin and Fillers
- Indications and consent
- Patient selection
- Advice Pearls & demonstrations
- Practical and hands-on injections
Lasers, Lights and Technologies in Aesthetic Medicine
- LED/photodynamic therapy
- Lasers and their physics
- Cellulite treatments
- Body contouring medical devices
- Fractional lasers
Best Practices
- Medical emergencies within aesthetic medical practice
- Medico-legal aspects in aesthetic medical practice
LIVE PATIENT WORKSHOPS
2. Diploma Courses
Course duration: 5 days
Course target: Advanced Aesthetic Medicine
COMPLETION OF AAAM LEVEL 1 REQUIRED.
LEVEL 2
(ADVANCED AESTHETIC MEDICINE)
Advanced Botulinum Toxin
- Advanced indications: Brow Lift, Gummy Smile, Chin, Peri-oral, Wrinkles, Platysmal bands etc.
- Advanced techniques
- Hyperhidrosis
- Practical and hands-on injections
Advanced Fillers
- Facial Volumes Improvements
- Cheek, chin and lip augmentation
- Practical and hands-on fillers
Thread lifting Introduction
- Anatomical considerations & thread types
- Practical and hands-on demonstrations
Aesthetic Mesotherapy & Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
- Skin, body and hair rejuvenation
- Techniques and applications
- Hair Loss Management
Surgical Skills for Every Medical Office
- Sterile Techniques and surgical instruments
- Sutures and excision of lesions
Cosmetic Dermatology
- Melanoma and NMSC
- Pigmentation Disorders and management
- Acne Management and Rosacea
LIVE PATIENT WORKSHOPS
Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine will be awarded.
LEVEL 2 – For Dental Practitioners
(ADVANCED AESTHETIC MEDICINE)
Cosmetic Dentistry
- Theory, live demonstrations and hands-on training
Advanced Botulinum Toxin
- Advanced indications: Brow Lift, Gummy Smile, Chin, Peri-oral, Wrinkles, Platysmal bands etc.
- Advanced techniques
- Hyperhidrosis
- Practical and hands-on injections
Advanced Fillers
- Facial Volumes Improvements
- Cheek, chin and lip augmentation
- Practical and hands-on fillers
Thread lifting Introduction
- Anatomical considerations & thread types
- Practical and hands-on demonstrations
Aesthetic Mesotherapy & Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
- Skin, body and hair rejuvenation
- Techniques and applications
- Hair Loss Management
Surgical Skills for Every Medical Office
- Sterile Techniques and surgical instruments
- Sutures and excision of lesions
LIVE PATIENT WORKSHOPS
Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine will be awarded.
3. Board Certification
Course duration: 1 days
Course target: Witten and Oral Examination
COMPLETION OF AAAM LEVELS 1 & 2 REQUIRED.
6 months interval required after completing Level 2.
WRITTEN AND ORAL EXAMINATION
Part 1: Written Examination (2 hours)
- Candidate needs to be physically present for the Exam
- Candidate will receive a 100 – Multiple Choice Question Paper
- Candidate needs to obtain at least 70% correct answers to be admitted to the Oral Exam
Part 2: Oral Examination (30 minutes)
- Candidate needs to complete the oral exam
- Candidate needs to obtain at least 70% correct answers to complete course
Upon passing both exams, written and oral, graduates receive a Diploma and may refer to him/herself as a “diplomate” and “AAAM Board Certified in Aesthetic Medicine”.