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Gregory R D Evans1, Mark Daniels, Lauren Hewell
1Orange, Calif. From the Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery Institute, University of California, Irvine.
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Summary
This Maintenance of Certification module helps plastic surgeons assess and improve their clinical practice. It facilitates self-assessment by comparing personal methods with evidence-based references for better patient care.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Medical Education
- Continuing Professional Development
Background:
- The Maintenance of Certification module series aims to guide clinicians in structured study relevant to their practice.
- This article supports practice-based assessment in key surgical areas.
Observation:
- Clinicians are encouraged to compare their patient assessment, treatment, and outcomes with authoritative references.
- This comparative approach is central to self-assessment and benchmarking.
Findings:
- The module series provides a framework for self-evaluation in preoperative assessment, anesthesia, surgical planning, perioperative management, and outcomes.
- It enables benchmarking against established medical literature.
Implications:
- Facilitates self-assessment and identifies areas for improvement in plastic surgery practice.
- Supports the Maintenance of Certification process for the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
- Serves as a reference point for further in-depth study and professional development.
