Accreditation & Quality Rating
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Independent Accreditation & Quality Rating for Aesthetic Medicine Education
Setting Education Standards.
Accrediting Excellence.
Recognizing Professional Competency.
The American Council of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery (ACAMS) functions as an independent accreditation and quality rating authority dedicated to evaluating institutions, training programs, and professional education frameworks in aesthetic medicine and surgery.
ACAMS accreditation is designed to support quality assurance, structured education, and ethical training practices— without replacing national licensing or regulatory authorities.
Purpose of ACAMS Accreditation
ACAMS accreditation and quality rating aim to:
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Promote consistency and quality in aesthetic medical education
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Encourage structured, competency-based training
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Support ethical practice and patient safety
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Provide transparent benchmarks for institutions and programs
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Enhance professional and institutional credibility
What ACAMS Accredits
ACAMS evaluates and accredits the following:
1. Training Academies & Educational Institutions
Institutions offering structured education and training programs in aesthetic medicine and surgery.
2. Clinics Offering Educational Programs
Clinics that provide formal training, fellowships, workshops, or supervised clinical education.
3. Professional Training Programs
Standalone courses, diplomas, fellowships, and modular training programs aligned with defined education standards.
ACAMS Quality Rating Framework
Accreditation decisions are based on comprehensive evaluation across key quality domains.
Each accredited entity may be assigned an ACAMS Accreditation Status or Quality Rating Level, subject to periodic review.
Curriculum Structure & Learning Outcomes
Faculty Qualifications & Teaching Experience
Clinical Training & Hands-on Exposure
Student Safety, Ethics & Governance
Assessment & Evaluation Methods
Infrastructure & Learning Resources
Accreditation Process
Step 01: Application Submission
Institution or program submits accreditation application and required documentation.
Step 02: Document Review
Evaluation of curriculum, faculty profiles, training structure, and governance policies.
Step 03: Academic & Quality Assessment
Review against ACAMS education standards and quality benchmarks.
Step 04: Accreditation Decision
Grant of accreditation status or quality rating with defined validity period.
Step 05: Ongoing Review & Renewal
Periodic reassessment to ensure continued compliance and improvement.
Validity & Renewal
ACAMS accreditation and quality ratings are granted for a defined period and are subject to renewal based on continued compliance, quality monitoring, and updated evaluation criteria.
Benefits of ACAMS Accreditation
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Independent validation of education quality
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Enhanced institutional and professional credibility
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Alignment with internationally benchmarked education standards
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Recognition within and outside of ACAMS global professional network
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Support for ethical and patient-safe training environments
Who Can Apply
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Training academies and educational institutions
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Clinics offering structured aesthetic education
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Professional education providers and partners