Young Plastic Surgeons Events at PSTM
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 who are age 45 or under and/or have been in practice for 10 years or less, whichever is longer, are considered young plastic surgeons.
During Plastic Surgery the Meeting 2026, ASPS invites all young plastic surgeons to attend the following YPS events:
YPS Luncheon
12:30 – 2 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 16
Hilton Americas-Houston
$90 for Residents/Medical Student Subscribers
$115 for all member categories
$150 for non-members/non-subscribers
Join us
at the YPS Luncheon, where our sponsor, Motiva by Establishment Labs, will host a 20-minute panel and a 10-minute Q&A session titled: Redefining the Breast Surgery Experience: Advancing Patient Outcomes Through Motiva Implants®️, Breast Tissue Preservation and Motiva Flora®️.
Following this will be a casual, intimate discussion with leaders in the field who will share experiences and advice in navigating practice transitions. Sara Neimanis, MD, will moderate the panel, which includes Utku Dolen, MD; Chet Mays, MD; Wayne Ozaki, MD; and Ashley Amalfi, MD.
Career Crossroads: Navigating Practice Change Early in Your Career
Explore the career journeys of four plastic surgeons as they share why they chose to transition between different practice models and the lessons they learned along the way. Through a candid, conversational panel, you'll gain practical insights into navigating career decisions, adapting to change and finding the practice setting that best aligns with your professional and personal goals.
The YPS Luncheon is being supported by:
YPS Reception
7 – 8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 17
Hilton Americas-Houston
The YPS Reception is being supported by:
YPS Lounge
The YPS Lounge is back in 2026, and we hope you'll make time to stop by and take a much-needed break during your busy days onsite!
The YPS Lounge will also be hosting a brand new Scrub Games competition! There will be various challenges spread across exhibitors' booths to test your hands-on skills and compete with fellow YPS members.
The lounge will be open for the duration of the meeting, so stop by anytime during the exhibit hall hours to relax or chat with some YPS Steering Committee members.
If you have questions about any YPS events, please call (847) 228-9900 or email aoswald@plasticsurgery.org.