IEBDAMS
International Education Board
Department of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery
What Does Board Certification Evaluate?
Board certification evaluates six core competencies integral to the delivery of high-quality patient care. The competencies were co-developed by IEBDAMS and the Board of International Examinations in Medical Specialties . They are an extension of the milestones aesthetic practitioners and cosmetic surgeons must meet during training, and they are the basis for continuing certification assessment.
PRACTICE-BASED LEARNING & IMPROVEMENT
Show ability to investigate and evaluate patient care practices, appraise and assimilate scientific evidence, and improve practice.
SYSTEMS-BASED PRACTICE
Demonstrate awareness of and responsibility systems of health care. Be able to call on system resources to provide optimal care.
INTERPERSONAL & COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Demonstrate skills that result in effective information exchange and teaming with patients, their families, and professional associates.
PATIENT CARE & PROCEDURAL SKILLS
Provide care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the treatment.
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MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrate knowledge about established and evolving Aesthetic Medicine and Cosmetic sciences and their application in patient care.
PROFESSIONALISM
Demonstrate a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles and sensitivity to diverse patient populations.