Introducing the International Confederation of Plastic Surgery Societies: ICOPLAST.
Publication/Presentation Date
9-1-2017
Abstract
This article describes the formation of the International Confederation of Plastic Surgery Societies (ICOPLAST) as a novel, transparent, dynamic, and proactive confederation of national plastic surgery societies. ICOPLAST aspires to provide a voice for the entire international community of plastic surgeons. ICOPLAST has been designed to benefit the patient, plastic surgery as a profession, and each individual plastic surgeon. Its principal objective is to enhance international communication, education, and advocacy processes to ultimately improve patient outcomes for plastic surgery patients globally. The new ICOPLAST's focus is to add true value for patients. ICOPLAST's evolution, philosophy, governance, and bylaws are explained and all societies worldwide are encouraged and cordially invited to join. An open and warm invitation is provided. Additional information is found at www.ICOPLAST.org.
Volume
140
Issue
3
First Page
627
Last Page
633
ISSN
1529-4242
Published In/Presented At
Rakhorst, H. A., Badran, H., Clarke, H. M., Cooter, R., Evans, G. R. D., Kirschbaum, J. D., Koh, K. S., Lazier, C., Murphy, R. X., Jr, Nakatsuka, T., Piccolo, N. S., & Perks, G. (2017). Introducing the International Confederation of Plastic Surgery Societies: ICOPLAST. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 140(3), 627–633. https://doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000003596
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
28582334
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article