ASPS Plastic Surgery SNIPS Module: Adolescent Breast Reduction
Availability
On-Demand
Expires on Aug 24, 2028
Credit Offered
No Credit Offered

SNIPS is a new kind of educational course, cutting directly to the information you need to know in a short, visual format. Developed directly from content performance deficiencies from recent ABPS Continuous Certification Exam, these streamlined learning modules feature quick, easily digestible videos on important topics your peers struggled with last year. Take advantage of this great ASPS member benefit or upgrade for CME credits. This course focuses on important topics, in a short, visual Q&A format.

 

This non-CME module on adolescent breast reduction addresses the following questions:

  1. What are the indications for breast reduction in adolescents?
  2. What are the potential risks and benefits of breast reduction in adolescents?
  3. How does breast development and maturity affect timing of surgery?
  4. How does obesity influence outcomes and complications in adolescent breast reduction?
  5. What are the psychosocial considerations in adolescent breast reduction patients?

Intended Audience

This educational activity is intended for plastic surgery practitioners, residents, and other healthcare professionals.

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify current deficiencies in content coverage for adolescent bresat reduction covered on Board exams
  2. Assess methods to prepare for Board exam certification.
  3. Summarize the latest Board certification requirements in plastic surgery.

Prasanth Patcha, MD, MEng, FACS 

The following ABMS core competencies will be addressed:
• Patient Care and Procedural Skills
• Medical Knowledge