International Confederation of Plastic Surgery Societies

Young Plastic Surgeons Committee

The Young Plastic Surgeons Committee provides support and guidance for newly qualified plastic surgeons in the transition from being a Trainee to gaining the experience they need to achieve a successful career in Plastic Surgery. The Committee identifies and disseminates resources, mentorship and collaboration opportunities and provides webinars and virtual events featuring early-career plastic surgeons.

Committee Members:

Chair

Dr. Susana Benitez

Chile

Vice Chair

Dr. Andrea Battistini

USA

Board Liaison
ICOPLAST Board Member | Dr JP Hong | Headshot image

Dr. JP Hong

South Korea

Dr. Muhammad Ziaul Islam

Pakistan

Dr. Burcin Acuner

Turkey

Dr. Waseem Bhat

UK

Dr. Gianluigi Cocchieri

Italy

Dr. Magda Hutagulung

Indonesia

Dr. Makela Ramji

Canada

Dr. Magda Hutagalung

Indonesia

Young Plastic Surgeons Webinars

Under the leadership of Andrea Battisitini, Vice Chair of the Young Plastic Surgeons Committee, there are two webinars scheduled on 11 July and 10 October in 2026 providing support and guidance for newly qualified plastic surgeons.

Don’t miss out on registering!

Young Plastic Surgeons Mentorship Program

Dr. Susana Benetiz, Chair of the Young Plastic Surgeons Committee, leads the ICOPLAST Young Plastic Surgeons Mentorship Program establishing structured mentorship to advance educational leadership, institutional governance, and clinical innovation. Structured mentorship has been shown to be critical to producing the next generation of competent, passionate, and successful surgeons, with impacts on research productivity, leadership attainment, and career satisfaction.

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Downloads:

Overview - Mentorship Program

Become a Young Plastic Surgeons Mentor

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