How to Apply

Candidates who seek certification in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery must have previously completed specialty board certification in otolaryngology or general plastic surgery.

Candidates apply by completing the application form which may be downloaded through the link below.

IBCFPRS Application 2023 (1.3 MiB)
IBCFPRS Booklet 2023 (299.7 KiB)

Regular Track

Regular candidates, who have not completed a 12-month fellowship approved by the IFFPSS, may apply for the IBCFPRS program.  Non-fellowship applicants are required to submit a total of 100 operative case reports (50 per year) that have been performed over a 2-year period.  After review and approval of application materials and the two-year surgical case logs and operative reports by the International Board’s Credentials Committee, the candidate may be admitted to sit the International Board exam.  Criteria for completion of certification requirements include passing the written and the oral portions of the International Board exam.

Preparing for the IBCFPRS Written and Oral Examinations

Please utilize the link on the ABFPRS website to access suggested preparation materials.

Under the For Physicians menu on the home page of the website www.abfprs.org, scroll down to Preparing for the Exams.  That page will provide you with links to the various preparation resources.

The American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, at www.aafprs.org, has surgical videos available at a reduced rate of $800US to current candidates who are applying for IBCFPRS certification.  If you wish to purchase these videos, please contact Lisa Novitsky at [email protected] after you have submitted your application to the appropriate Credentials Committee representative.  She will contact the Academy (AAFPRS) on your behalf to start your order.