A Global Aesthetic Surgery Conference

The American-Brazilian Aesthetic Meeting® (ABAM) brings physicians and healthcare professionals to Park City, Utah, for focused medical education across surgical and nonsurgical aesthetics. Each year, attendees connect with international faculty, join evidence-based discussions, take part in hands-on activities, and talk directly about patient care decisions.

Select sessions offer Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit. The program also features presentations on surgery and nonsurgical care, live device demos, practice management sessions, networking, and optional workshops. These experiences help professionals learn new skills, explore techniques, and connect with peers worldwide.

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Continuing Medical Education With a Global Perspective

Continuing education is most useful when it supports better clinical judgment. At ABAM, speakers present techniques, complications, refinements, and real-world examples that encourage thoughtful discussion. Attendees can compare how clinicians from different countries assess patients, plan treatment, use technology, and respond when an expected result becomes more complex.

This global exchange sets ABAM apart from many larger medical aesthetics conferences. Each year, the meeting welcomes professionals from over 20 countries and features more than 100 speakers.

ABAM training is designed to be welcoming and collaborative. Faculty and attendees can talk outside of sessions, ask in-depth questions, and build professional relationships. This access helps participants decide if new approaches fit their training, practice, patients, and scope of care.

ABAM faculty member presenting at the meeting

Education Across Surgical and Nonsurgical Aesthetics

ABAM is both an aesthetic surgery and medicine conference, offering education for many specialties. The program mirrors modern aesthetic care, where surgical planning, nonsurgical treatments, anatomy, skin health, technology, and patient communication often come together.

Aesthetic Surgery

Surgical sessions walk through everything from facial rejuvenation and breast surgery to body contouring, careful patient selection, perioperative planning, and managing complex complications. Presenting surgeons share both their techniques and the reasoning behind them, giving attendees a clear view of how individual anatomy, patient goals, safety, and surgical history guide every choice in the operating room.

Nonsurgical Aesthetics and Injectables

Nonsurgical sessions may cover facial assessment, injectables, energy-based devices, skin rejuvenation, combination treatments, and safety. Clinicians interested in injectables or non-surgical aesthetics can explore these topics in a program that also includes surgical anatomy and treatment planning.

Anatomy and Hands-On Education

Get up close with the fundamentals through interactive workshops and our popular Anatomy & Injectables Cadaver Lab. These sessions offer an invaluable opportunity to refine your technique, connect complex anatomical structures directly to real-world injection techniques, and elevate patient safety. Be sure to review the latest registration details to confirm space availability, participation requirements, and CME credit options before signing up.

Technology and Practice Development

Live device demos and technology sessions show attendees how products and platforms can fit into their practice. Separate management programs cover communication, leadership, team building, and business operations. While practice management registration does not include CME credits, the education still helps build better systems and improve patient care.

How CME at ABAM Works

CME stands for continuing medical education. These activities help physicians keep up and grow their knowledge, skills, and professional performance. Since CME requirements vary by state, specialty, and organization, each attendee should check which credits are accepted for their needs.

Some ABAM sessions may be approved for CME credit. Credit applies only to specific CME activities, not the whole conference. The official program lists eligible sessions and gives details on participation, evaluations, and how to claim documentation.

Before attending, participants should review:

The sessions designated as accredited CME activities
The type and number of credits available
The healthcare professionals eligible to participate
Attendance, evaluation, or reporting requirements
The process and deadline for claiming credit
Any documentation needed for licensure or certification

ABAM partners with the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM), an accredited CME provider. PIM is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center to offer continuing education for healthcare teams.

Professional endorsement and CME accreditation are not the same. The 19th American-Brazilian Aesthetic Meeting is endorsed by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, but this does not mean that an activity is approved for CME credit. Attendees should check the CME statement and session details in the current program.

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Who Should Attend ABAM?

ABAM training is for professionals working throughout aesthetic medicine. Registration categories include:

Surgeons and other physicians, including MDs and DOs
Dermatologists, facial plastic surgeons, and oculoplastic surgeons
Nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses, advanced practice nurses, and certified registered nurse anesthetists
Aestheticians working in professional medical aesthetics
Fellows, residents, and medical students
Practice management professionals
Consultants and qualified industry representatives

CME eligibility depends on your credential, profession, registration type, and the activity. Nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals should check the official accreditation statement to see if an activity offers credit accepted by their licensing or certifying body. Practice management staff can attend relevant programs but do not receive CME credit in their category.

Healthcare professionals attending an ABAM educational session

Learn From Faculty Across More Than 20 Countries

Aesthetic medicine evolves differently in each region. Training, patient preferences, regulations, technology, and clinical priorities all shape care. ABAM lets doctors and professionals explore these differences firsthand.

Instructors present their clinical techniques to colleagues, fostering an environment where attendees can query data, evaluate different treatments, and exchange professional insights. Prioritizing clinical evidence over commercial influence remains fundamental to the program. To ensure educational integrity and separate science from promotion, faculty participating in accredited sessions often disclose financial interests and provide their presentation content for regulatory review.

This creates a program shaped by many experiences. Participants hear how international leaders solve common problems, discover new approaches, and leave with fresh questions for their own teams.

Turn Conference Education Into Better Decisions

A lecture is most valuable when attendees can use what they learn. Depending on their specialty and chosen courses, ABAM participants may leave with:

New frameworks for patient assessment and treatment planning
Greater knowledge of anatomy and procedural safety
Practical examples of surgical and nonsurgical techniques
Better questions for evaluating devices, products, and new services
Strategies for communication, team development, and practice management
New professional contacts who support learning after the event
A broader understanding of international trends in aesthetic medicine

Each physician is responsible for evaluating information based on their training, evidence, local rules, and the needs of each patient. Attending the conference does not replace supervised training, credentialing, or clinical judgment.

Continuing Education in Park City, Utah

ABAM offers a strong education program in a winter setting that encourages conversation and connection. Morning and afternoon sessions are separated by a midday break, so attendees can discuss presentations, meet faculty, network, or enjoy Park City.

The 19th American-Brazilian Aesthetic Meeting will take place February 4–7, 2027, at the Grand Summit Hotel in Park City, Utah. Park City adds energy to this focused educational experience.

Interior of the Grand Summit Hotel in Park City, Utah

Continuing Education at ABAM FAQs

Select sessions may be designated for CME credit. The final program provides accreditation details, eligible activities, available credits, and instructions for completing requirements.

ABAM lists the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine as an educational partner. PIM is jointly accredited by ACCME, ACPE, and ANCC to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. The activity-specific accreditation statement in the current program identifies the accredited provider, available credit, and applicable participation requirements.

No. Only sessions identified as eligible CME activities should be reported for credit. Workshops, management sessions, demonstrations, and social events should not be assumed to qualify.

The number of available credits can change with the annual program. Review the current CME statement for the credit total, minimum participation requirements, accepted professions, and claim process.

Eligibility depends on the accreditation statement and requirements for each activity. Nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and other professionals are encouraged to confirm that the offered credit is accepted by their licensing or certification organization.

The Anatomy & Injectables Cadaver Lab requires separate registration. Participation requirements, availability, cost, and CME status should be confirmed before registering.

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