Garnes Society

The Arthur L. Garnes Society is  committed to fostering mentorship, collaboration, and fellowship among Black, African-American, and other under-represented in medicine in plastic & reconstructive surgery. Dr. Garnes was the first Black Chairman of plastic surgery. Founded in 2019.

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American Society for Plastic Surgery

• ROAD MAPS

  • ROAD MAPS stands for the Recruitment Of Accomplished & Diverse Medical-student Applicants into Plastic Surgery. 

  • The mission of the ROADMAPS program is to cultivate and support medical students who choose a career in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

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American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons

• Webinars

• ACAPS Diversity Panel 2020 Webinar

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#TimesUpPRS

• For safe, fair, dignified, equitable work for all people in plastic surgery & zero tolerance of harassment, assault, discrimination, or intimidation.

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Women of Color in PRS

• A community for women of color in PRS to engage, connect and empower.

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General Surgery Resources

American College of Surgeons

Diversity Resources

• Need Assessment Tools

• Cultural Competency at Work

• Recognizing Implicit Bias

• Creating Diverse Surgical Teams

• Profiles in Diversity:

  • Paris Butler, MD (plastic surgeon interview)

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Conference Funding

• AAPS Cannon Scholarship: "Sponsorship includes free registration, meals normally supplied during the meeting to attendees (including the President's Dinner) and two nights in the host hotel"

• ACAPS Winter Retreat Resident and Medical Student Travel Scholarship

  • PREPPED Program ​

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