About the 2024 In-Service Exam: 

The In-Service Examination is comprised of a question and answer examination, individual score sheet, normative table and syllabus which includes questions, answers, and references. The materials have been compiled by the ASPS In-Service Examination Committee along with the National Board of Medical Examiners® professional staff. All questions were reviewed and found to be objective and supported by appropriate review of the literature and align with evidence-based research. Content in this educational activity has been reviewed by peers and professionals to determine that the content is fair, balanced and unbiased.

 Overall Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this activity the participants will be able to:

• Identify the most up-to-date information on the core curriculum of plastic surgery
• Self-assess base knowledge of the five clinical component areas
• Establish a benchmark for areas of focus needing further concentrated educational efforts
• Attend appropriate educational activities based upon self-assessment evaluation

ABMS Core Competencies:

This activity will address the following ACGME/ABMS Competencies:

• Medical Knowledge
• Patient Care and Procedural Skills

 Accreditation

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons® (ASPS^®) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation

The ASPS designates this enduring material for 37.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™*. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

7.5 of the 37.5 credits have been identified as applicable to Patient Safety.

*Minimum passing score required.

Disclosure Policy

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) requires all instructors, planners, reviewers, managers and other individuals in a position to control or influence the content of an activity to disclose all relevant financial relationships or affiliations. All identified conflicts of interest must be resolved and the educational content thoroughly vetted by ASPS for fair balance, scientific objectivity and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. ASPS also requires faculty/authors to disclose when off-label/unapproved uses of product are discussed in a CME activity or included in related materials. Disclaimer: All relevant financial relationships for planners, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) are reviewed by the ASPS Continuing Education Committee and have been mitigated, if applicable.

The In-Service Examination is comprised of a question-and-answer examination, test review report, normative table and syllabus which includes questions, answers, and references. All questions were reviewed and found to be objective and supported by appropriate review of the literature and align with evidence-based research. Content in this educational activity has been reviewed by peers and professionals to determine that the content is fair, balanced and unbiased.

                                                      Overview of Your Exam/Self-Assessment

                                                      Section                              Number of Items

                                                      Comprehensive                             50

                                                      Hand and Lower Extremity    50

                                                      Craniomaxillofacial                     50

                                                      Breast and Cosmetic                  50

                                                      Core Surgical Principles           50

                                                      Evaluation 

 

The exam will be open for testing May 8 – June 5, 2024. Exam scores will be available once participation is completed by relaunching each completed exam module.