PSTM Events

Plastic Surgery The Meeting brings together the best and the brightest surgeons in the specialty, poised to share their expertise with colleagues who arrive from countries around the globe. Our annual meeting is poised to do just that and more!

Other events scheduled for Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2025 include:

Opening Ceremonies/Welcome Reception

Join us at 6:15 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9, in New Orleans Theater A, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center to celebrate innovations in plastic surgery and a historic year. We'll recognize accomplishments, and our Global Partners, share in the specialty's successes and announce the ASPS Patients of Courage. Immediately afterward, we'll enjoy a night of comradery at the Welcome Reception.

Close The Loop 5K Run/Walk

Join us in the crescent city of New Orleans, LA, on Friday, Oct. 10, for the eighth annual Close The Loop 5K Run/Walk on the waterfront.

Lace up your sneakers and join plastic surgeons, patients, office staff, and supporters from across the country as we come together to raise awareness and funds for breast reconstruction charitable care and groundbreaking research.

Pride Reception

The ASPS PRIDE Forum Steering Committee will be hosting a reception from 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, at Hilton New Orleans Riverside.

The PRIDE Forum serves as a hub to connect LGBTQIA+ plastic surgeons, residents, fellows, medical students and allies worldwide.

YPS Reception

The ASPS Young Plastic Surgeons (YPS) Forum is a diverse community and resource for young plastic surgeons which provides opportunities for networking, sharing of ideas, political advocacy and leadership development.

Acting as a liaison between plastic surgeons in the early stages of their careers and established ASPS Member Surgeons, the YPS Forum facilitates opportunities for young plastic surgeons to become involved in the Society, fostering openness to new ideas and fresh perspectives while having fun. All plastic surgeons under the age of 42 and/or those who have been in practice for fewer than eight years are considered young plastic surgeons.

Medical Students Day

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is proud to present an all-star faculty lineup of moderators and panelists for the 2025 Medical Students Day, which will be held virtually from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CDT, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.

Some of the session topics will cover:

• Overview of Plastic Surgery Training Programs
• Sub-Is and Timeline for Matching into PRS Residency
• Breakout Sessions About Special Interest Groups and Subspecialties
• Introduction of ROADMAPS

Closing Reception

Plan to join us for our Closing Reception, which mark the completion of another successful Plastic Surgery The Meeting. The event takes place from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in the Residents Bowl Arena inside the the Exhibit Hall, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

The event will include the traditional Plaques & Gavels ceremonies to honor and recognize the outgoing and incoming presidents of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), The Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF) and the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons (ASMS).

The annual meeting council and the subcommittee chairs will be recognized for their tireless efforts convening the 2025 annual meeting.