ASPS Criteria

What does it mean to be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery?

To be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Jaworska completed the following criteria:

   • Graduation from an accredited medical school
   • Five years of residency (usually three years of
     general surgery followed by two years of plastic
     surgery residency)
   • Two years of post-residency practice
   • Pass comprehensive oral and written exams

ASPS members comprise 97% of all physicians certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Unlike other physicians, ASPS members are qualified to perform cosmetic and reconstructive surgical procedures - everything from breast augmentation, liposuction and facelifts to intricate reconstructive microsurgery. And remember - Just because a surgeon says he or she is board-certified does not mean they are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.