92 Physician Training And Experience

October 2022 in “ Hair Transplantation ”

hair restoration International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery ISHRS ABHRS

TLDR Hair restoration surgeons undergo comprehensive training and exams to ensure competence.

The document discussed the evolution of training for hair restoration surgeons, highlighting the standards set by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons (ISHRS) and the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS). It described fellowship programs lasting 1 to 2 years, which follow ISHRS guidelines to ensure comprehensive education. These programs include case logs and evaluations to confirm the competence of the fellows. After completing a fellowship, surgeons could attend ISHRS meetings and, upon fulfilling ABHRS case load requirements, take the oral and written board exams. The document also mentioned less intensive training options.

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