The Essentials book, available in PDF form, has been written primarily for medical students, with constant attention to the thought, "Is this something a student should know when he or she finishes medical school?" It is not designed to be a comprehensive text, but rather an outline that can be read in the limited time available in a burgeoning curriculum. It is designed to be read from beginning to end.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is proud to provide complimentary copies of the Plastic Surgery Essentials for Students handbook to all third year medical students in the United States and Canada.
*NOTE: This is not a physical book; it is available as a viewable PDF online and is downloadable.
Download the full PDF via ASPS EdNet by clicking the Download button in the right-hand corner (best for desktop).
An EPUB version is also available for download (best for e-readers/tablet reading). If you are logged in and viewing this resource in ASPS EdNet, please scroll to the end of this course to access the EPUB file.
https://pages.plasticsurgery.org/rs/101-BSO-993/images/PS Essentials 2026.epub
If you want to read the EPUB on a Kindle
The fastest option:
- Download the EPUB file using the link above.
- Open the file on your phone or tablet.
- Select “Share” → Kindle.
Amazon’s Send to Kindle service will deliver it to your Kindle or Kindle app automatically.
Prefer desktop?
You can also upload the EPUB at amazon.com/sendtokindle and choose your device.
If you prefer a PDF
Simply download and open the PDF using any standard PDF reader (Adobe Acrobat, Preview, mobile reader apps, etc.).
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