Oncoplastic Surgery Certification

Minimum Prerequisites

• Certification by the American Board of Surgery or American Osteopathic Board of Surgery or evidence of international equivalent.
• A documented appropriate level of training and minimum of 1-year experience in the performance of oncoplastic procedures.
• A minimum annual procedure volume of 20 breast oncoplastic procedures.
• Completion of 20 AMA-PRA Category 1 continuing medical education credits in oncoplastic surgery:
  • At least 10 credits in oncoplastic surgery must be obtained in the 18 months prior to application must be included.
  • Must include 2 all-day with didactic and hands-on skills lab in oncoplastic procedures.

Components of Certification Process

• Written Examination

  • To include: concepts, anatomy, approaches, complications, risks and an understanding of referral to plastic surgery

• Oncoplastic Clinical Case Application Case Submission Requirements

  NOTE: All photos and reports must be de‑identified for patient confidentiality.

  • 5 Oncoplastic Surgery Cases
    • 2 Crescent Mastopexy
    • 3 Donut Mastopexy
  • Photos for Each Case
    • Preoperative with markings
    • Postoperative at 6 months
  • Documentation for Each Case
    • Operative report from the surgery (see sample report for Donut Mastopexy- Key Components)
    • Pathology report from the surgery