Staying Certified with WAMSCCA

Continue Your Commitment to Excellence in Aesthetic Medicine & Surgery
WAMSCCA Board Certification is not a one-time achievement — it represents an ongoing commitment to safe, ethical, and evidence-based aesthetic medical practice.
To ensure high standards of patient care and clinical performance, all certifications issued under WAMSCCA must be renewed every 3 years.

Certification Validity & Renewal Cycle

1. Initial Certification Validity: 3 years
2. Revalidation Required: Before expiry (grace period: 3 months)
3. Expired Beyond 2 Years? Re-assessment is required

Revalidation Requirements:

To stay certified, practitioners must provide the following:

01

Proof of Active Practice

Candidates must possess:
1. Clinical logbook (minimum 25 procedures in last 12 months)
2. Practice license or employment proof (clinic, hospital, academy)

02

Continuing Education (CME/CPD)

1. Minimum 30 hours of relevant CME/CPD per cycle
2. WAMSCCA, IMCAC, or partner-accredited programs preferred

03

Ethical Compliance & Conduct

You must uphold the WAMSCCA Code of Ethics and:
1. Avoid malpractice or patient complaints
2. Adhere to regional licensing and legal requirements
3. Maintain professional liability coverage (if applicable)

04

Reassessment or Peer Review (If Applicable)

Selected candidates may be invited for a case-based peer review or oral update discussion, especially if significant gaps or updates are noted in training records.

05

Update Your Credentials

Notify WAMSCCA of any changes in:
1. Clinic or institutional affiliations
2. Licensure status
3. Contact and professional information

Optional Renewal Distinctions

You may qualify for special distinctions during renewal:
  • With Pro Bono Recognition – for those who provide free or charitable services
  • With Academic Distinction – for trainers, speakers, or published authors in the field
  • With Excellence in Practice – based on peer feedback and outstanding clinical standards

What If My Certification Expires?

  • A grace period of 3 months is offered after expiry.
  • Reinstatement requires submission of all documents, CME credits, and a short assessment or revalidation interview.

Renewal Submission Checklist

  • Updated CV
  • CME/CPD certificates
  • Proof of active clinical work
  • Signed Code of Conduct form
  • Renewal fee payment confirmation

Revalidation Fee

  • USD $200 (includes certificate reissuance, revalidation badge, and updated verification listing)

Stay Recognized. Stay Ethical. Stay Certified.

Keep your WAMSCCA Board Certification active and respected by meeting our international standards. Your patients, peers, and profession count on it.