AIA Alumni Reunion and Refresher

Kansas City, MO

June 27-29, 2025
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CELEBRATING OVER 1600 INJECTORS TRAINED IN FACIAL ANATOMY

Since its inception, the Academy for Injection Anatomy has been providing injectors at all experience levels with an invaluable opportunity to develop a greater understanding of the human face. Using cadaver dissection to go layer by layer, AIA students come away with the knowledge to provide treatments that are not only safer but also more effective. 

It's those students who have made AIA a successful program, and that's who we want to celebrate.

The AIA Alumni Reunion and Refresher is a special event for previous cadaver course attendees
 

Come together with injectors from across the country to network, celebrate your accomplishments, and gain furthers insights on facial structure from Chris Surek, DO, FACS, Steven Weiner, MD, and the AIA instructors. 

✓ Enjoy cocktails and mingle with fellow AIA alumni
✓ Review of the layers and complications of the face
✓ Full-face dissection and ultrasound demonstration*
✓ A LIVE injection procedure performed by Dr. Surek with ultrasound assistance from Dr. Weiner
✓ Reunion banquet
✓ OPTIONAL cadaver lab (additional fees apply)
✓ A complimentary copy of Atlas of Ultrasound and Anatomy: Facial Rejuvenation by Chris Surek, DO, FACS and Steven Weiner, MD.

 

 

The Academy for Injection Anatomy Advanced Cadaver Course is approved for up to 11.75 CME hours for physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice registered nurses and registered nurses (7.75 credits for lecture day, 4 for optional lab)).
 

The Academy for Injection Anatomy Advanced Cadaver Course is approved for 13 CME hours for physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice registered nurses and registered nurses.

  • Academy for Injection Anatomy
  • Kansas City: June 27-29, 2025
  • “This activity is jointly provided by Global Education Group and American Med Spa Association.”
  • global education group
  • This activity is supported by an educational, in-kind grant of dermal fillers, provided by AbbVie, Galderma and Merz.

Target Audience

The educational design of this activity addresses the needs of physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of patients with undergoing medical aesthetic procedures.

Statement of Need/Program Overview

The program is designed to increase participants knowledge and competence and give them techniques that can be directly applied to their performance in their practice to increase positive patient outcomes and avoid complications using the latest advances in treatment.

Educational Objectives

After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:

  • Identify the anatomical areas prone to adverse events if neurotoxin or dermal fillers are injected improperly
  • Recognize the three-dimensional architecture of the face as it related to facial injection procedures
  • Cite the rheological properties in Hyaluronic Acid (HA) fillers
  • Discuss the complications from dermal filler injections
  • Outline the topographic vascular anatomy of the facial artery and the superficial temporal artery
  • Describe the ligamentous and layered anatomy of the temple, tear trough, midface, lips, and jawline
  • Discuss the fat compartments of the face relative to facial injection procedures including the unique behavior of the deep and superficial fat compartments during the aging process
  • Describe the layered anatomy of the nose with particular emphasis on the SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) and the vasculature
  • Identify potential risk factors of patients to minimize filler complications
  • Demonstrate how to use ultrasound to evaluate an aesthetic patient
  • Recognize how to identify various tissues (skin, muscle, fat, bone, vessels) with ultrasound

Faculty

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Program Agenda

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Physician Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Global Education Group (Global) and American Med Spa Association. Global is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Physician Credit Designation

Global Education Group designates this live show for a maximum of 11.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Nurses may receive a maximum of 13 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

Global Contact Information

For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact Global at 303-395-1782 or cme@globaleducationgroup.com.

Instructions for Obtaining Credit

In order to receive credit, participants must complete the Live activity. Participants must also complete the final evaluation. An evaluation link will be emailed to you after the event has ended. Certificates will be automatically generated for instant download, and will be available in the AmSpa customer portal for re-download by logging in to account.americanmedspa.org.

    System Requirement (not required if attendees do not need to use technology)

    PC
    1.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or faster processor (or equivalent)
    Windows 10, 8.1 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit)
    512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended)

    Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 or later, Windows Edge browser, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome

    For HTML Client – Google Chrome (v70.0 & above), Mozilla Firefox (v65.0 & above), and Edge (v42.0 & above)

    MAC
    1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo or faster processor
    512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended)
    MAC OS X 10.12, 10.13 and 10.14

    Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Google Chrome

    For HTML Client – Google Chrome (v70.0 & above), Apple Safari (v12.0 & above), and Mozilla Firefox (v65.0 & above)


    Fee Information& Refund/Cancellation Policy

    • All registration fees are in U.S. dollars. Registrations will NOT be processed without full payment.
    • No refunds: all sales are final. In cases of emergency (as determined by AmSpa) that prevent you from attending the event, your AmSpa account can be credited the amount of your registration. This credit can be used toward any future AmSpa hosted event within one year of the date of the original registered event. Cancellation made less than 10 days prior to the event will be subject to a $150 fee per registrant. In the event AmSpa cancels the Medical Spa Show or experiences a force majeure event beyond AmSpa’s control that prohibits the event from taking place in any fashion, AmSpa may, at their sole discretion issue refunds or credits to all attendees.

    Disclosures of Relevant Financial Relationships

    Global Education Group (Global) adheres to the policies and guidelines, including the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE, set forth to providers by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and all other professional organizations, as applicable, stating those activities where continuing education credits are awarded must be balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. All persons in a position to control the content of an accredited continuing education program provided by Global are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company within the past 24 months to Global. All financial relationships reported are identified as relevant and mitigated by Global in accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE in advance of delivery of the activity to learners. The content of this activity was vetted by Global to assure objectivity and that the activity is free of commercial bias.

    All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.


    Faculty Disclosures


    Christopher SurekConsulting Fee (e.g., Advisory Board):
    Galderma, Allergan, Cypris Medical
    Steven WeinerConsulting Fee (e.g., Advisory Board):
    Galderma
    Contracted Research (Principal Investigators must provide information, even if received by the institution):
    Galderma
    Honoraria:
    Galderma, Sentient Laser, Cytrellis, Rion Skin Health
    Stock Option Holder (Individual stocks/Stock options; diversified mutual funds do not need to be disclosed):
    Avava, Rion Skin Health
    George Baxter-HolderConsulting Fee (e.g., Advisory Board):
    Galderma, Allergan, Rion
    Contracted Research (Principal Investigators must provide information, even if received by the institution):
    Galderma, Allergan, Rion
    Honoraria:
    Galderma, Allergan, Rion
    Speakers' Bureau:
    Galderma, Allergan, Rion
    Stock Option Holder (Individual stocks/Stock options; diversified mutual funds do not need to be disclosed):
    Rion
    Carl ClarkeNothing to Disclose
    Michelle DoranConsulting Fee (e.g., Advisory Board):
    Allergan Aesthetics
    Honoraria:
    Allergan Aesthetics
    Speakers' Bureau:
    Allergan Aesthetics
    Morgan RenfroNothing to Disclose
    Sarah SafaNothing to Disclose
    Hermine WarrenHonoraria:
    Galderma
    Palette Resources
    Speakers' Bureau:
    Galderma
    Anita WolfEmployee: Galderma - Contractor
    Consulting Fee (e.g., Advisory Board):
    Galderma
    Honoraria:
    Amspa




    The planners and managers at Global Education Group have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

    The planners and managers at American Med Spa Association have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

    Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

    This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Global Education Group (Global) and American Med Spa Association do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.

    The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

    Disclaimer

    Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

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    Pricing

    Non-members (Didactic & Dinner ONLY)

    Early Bird

    1,350

    Regular

    1,400

    Additional Attendees
    Early Bird

    1,350

    Regular

    1,400

    + 3,500 for optional lab day

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    Plus Members (Didactic & Dinner ONLY)

    Early Bird

    1,000

    Regular

    1,050

    Additional Attendees
    Early Bird

    1,000

    Regular

    1,050

    + 3,500 for optional lab day

    Register Today!

    Basic Members (Didactic & Dinner ONLY)

    Early Bird

    1,100

    Regular

    1,150

    Additional Attendees
    Early Bird

    1,100

    Regular

    1,150

    + 3,500 for optional lab day

    Register Today!

    Don't forget to add on the Cadaver Lab during your registration! 

    Agenda


    AIA Alumni Reunion Kickoff Reception Friday 6:00-7:30 PM
    A special event for reunion attendees. Network with other aesthetic professionals, meet staff and presenters, and enjoy an open bar and passed hors d'oeuvres courtesy of our sponsors.

    Day 1- Saturday, June 28th

    7:30 AM ~ 8:00 AM
    Registration and Continental Breakfast
    8:00 AM ~ 10:00 AM
    Rapid Review Didactic Power Hours

    Speakers: Christopher C. Surek , DO, FACS

    10:00 AM ~ 10:15 AM
    Break
    10:15 AM ~ 12:15 PM
    Full Face Cadaver Dissection Demo and Live Patient Model Ultrasound Demonstration

    Speakers: Christopher C. Surek , DO, FACS Steven F. Weiner , MD

    12:15 PM ~ 1:15 PM
    Lunch
    1:15 PM ~ 4:00 PM
    LIVE FULL FACE Filler and Neuromodulator Injections (With Simultaneous Ultrasound) 

    Speakers: Christopher C. Surek , DO, FACS Steven F. Weiner , MD

    2:00 PM ~ 3:30 PM
    LIVE INJECTIONS: Full Face Filler Injections and Advanced Neurotoxin
    includes initial assessment with markings; ultrasound pre-evaluation; injections with commentary and Q&A; post-injection ultrasound

    Speakers: Christopher C. Surek , DO, FACS Steven F. Weiner , MD

    4:00 PM ~ 5:00 PM
    ASK US ANYTHING: Complications and Advanced Technique Q&A

    Speakers: All Faculty

    6:00 PM ~ 6:45 PM
    Book Signing and Photo Opportunity with Dr. Surek and Dr. Weiner
    6:45 PM ~ 8:15 PM
    AIA Alumni Reunion Banquet

    Day 2- Monday, June 30th

    7:30 AM ~ 8:00 AM
    Continental Breakfast
    8:00 AM ~ 12:00 PM
    OPTIONAL HANDS-ON CADAVER LAB (additional fee)
    12:45 PM ~ 1:45 PM
    Lunch

    Venue

    Crossroads Hotel


    2101 Central Street, Kansas City, MO 64108

    Group Rate: $249.00 per night + 17.475% room tax. Must book on or before 5pm CST Thursday, June 5th to secure discounted room block rate.

    Secure Block Pricing

    Found in the heart of the Crossroads Arts District, The Crossroads is flawlessly located to explore all the city has to offer. Crossroads hotel is 18 miles from Kansas City International Airport. Overnight valet parking is $35/night and daily parking is $18/day.

    Faculty

    Christopher C. Surek

    DO, FACS

    Dr. Surek is a board-certified plastic surgeon and internationally recognized facial anatomist. He is an assistant professor of anatomy at Kansas City University and clinical assistant professor of plastic surgery at the University of Kansas Medical...

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    Steven Weiner

    MD

    Steven F. Weiner, MD, is a board-certified head, neck and facial plastic surgeon. He interned and spent his residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he became an instructor for two years. In mid-2005, he laid...

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    Young Cho

    MD, PhD

    Exclusive to Feb 3 - 4 training in Kansas City! Young Cho, MD, PhD is a board-certified plastic surgeon dedicated to providing patients with the latest surgical and non-surgical options to help them along their aesthetic...

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    George Baxter-Holder

    DNP, ARNP, CANS, ISPAN-F,

    George Baxter-Holder, DNP, ARNP, CANS, ISPAN-F, has first-hand knowledge of how beauty-obsessed today’s Hollywood actors are. As a child actor in Hollywood he played the role of a genetically perfect boy on Star Trek: The Next...

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    Carl Clarke

    MHS, RPA-C

    Carl Clarke, MHS, RPA-C, is a board-certified physician associate who graduated from St. John’s University, Bayley Seton Medical and, later, St. Francis University, where he earned his master’s degree in health science/education. He is an aesthetic...

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    Michelle Doran

    MSN, APRN, BC, CANS

    Michelle Dyment Doran is a board-certified nurse practitioner and certified aesthetic nurse specialist. She is the co-founder, owner and clinical director of RN Esthetics. In addition, she is a trainer for Allergan Aesthetics, serves on the...

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    Morgan Renfro

    RN, CANS

    Morgan Renfro, RN, CANS, completed her registered nursing degree at Carrington College, where she graduated at the top of her class. As the training lead and senior injection specialist for a top-10 practice in the nation...

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    Sarah Safa

    MS, PA-C

    Sarah Safa MS, PA-C is a Certified Physician Assistant, Aesthetic Specialist and National, Expert Injector. With over 16 years of plastic and reconstructive surgery experience she is one of the top expert injectors in the Mid-Atlantic...

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    Hermine Warren

    DNP, APRN, CANS, ISPAN-F, CNM

    Hermine Warren, a doctor of nursing practice (DNP), has been in nursing since 1974, with an advanced practice degree since 1980. She is also a certified aesthetic nurse specialist (CANS) in Southern California, an educational/clinical trainer...

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    Anita Wolf

    RN

    Anita Wolf, RN is the owner of Face It Medical Spa and co-founder of The Central Connecticut Aesthetic Training Center. She has been an aesthetic medicine practitioner since 2004 and has earned the coveted spot of...

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