The reading guidelines below outline the required competencies that will be examined as part of the examination process through multiple choice questions and case-based protocols. The examinees are advised to choose from a variety of recommended published articles and books outlined in this section to prepare for the examination.

Each candidate will be examined in basic knowledge, advanced knowledge, skills and competencies as well as practical applications in Facial Plastic Surgery and non-surgical interventions. The examination takes into consideration regional variations in practice of facial plastic surgery with applied basic principles forming the foundation.

Examinees are encouraged to read a selection of recommended papers and textbooks listed, in addition to other reading material as desired.  

For recommended publications:

Refer the publication file constructed from Facial Plastic Journal, Thieme publications.

The latest editions of the following textbooks are recommended:

Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery : Ira Papel

Surgical anatomy of the face: Wayne Larrabee

Local Flaps in facial reconstruction: Shan Baker