About Us

Our Mission and Vision for the Future of Plastic Surgery Education

At SAPS Educational Academy, we are dedicated to advancing the field of plastic surgery through innovative education, shaping the next generation of professionals with cutting-edge knowledge and expertise

SAPS stands out as an independent, non-political, and private organization in plastic surgery. We are the world’s largest private educational platform in our field. We are an educational community in plastic surgery, dedicated to teaching alongside the finest instructors about innovative techniques. Over the past 10 years, we have built a professional network, designed to foster growth and advancement together in the field—always upholding the excellence of the SAPS standard.

At SAPS, our mission is to create a global community of plastic surgeons who are willing to share their knowledge transparently and impartially, focusing on the latest techniques and innovations in plastic surgery. Additionally, we aim to develop innovative ways to disseminate knowledge, making it accessible to everyone around the world. We strive to foster an environment of open learning, free from political influences, promoting a spirit of collaboration and growth for the betterment of the field.
Sincerely,
SAPS Founders

At SAPS, we believe that continuous learning and innovation are essential to the progress of plastic surgery. Through our global events, fellowship programs, on-demand content, and educational partnerships, we are creating a community of professionals who are equipped with the latest advancements in the field. Our academy is designed to nurture both current and future leaders in plastic surgery, ensuring they are prepared to meet the evolving challenges of this beautiful specialty

Meet our founders

Humberto Uribe Morelli

Plastic & Reconstructive
Surgeon SAPS Founder

Juan Carlos Zambrano

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon SAPS Founder

Jennifer Gaona

Plastic & Reconstructive
Surgeon SAPS Founder

Jaume Masia

Plastic & Reconstructive
Surgeon SAPS Founder

Humberto Uribe Morelli

Plastic & Reconstructive
Surgeon SAPS Founder

Juan Carlos Zambrano

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon SAPS Founder

Jennifer Gaona

Plastic & Reconstructive
Surgeon SAPS Founder

Jaume Masia

Plastic & Reconstructive
Surgeon SAPS Founder

Our FAQ provides clear guidance on SAPS programs, membership tiers, event schedules, and content access.

SAPS Academy, founded in 2014 by leading Colombian plastic surgeons, strives to enhance plastic surgery education and professional development globally.

SAPS Academy is not a traditional association confined to a specific country or region. SAPS Academy is a global community focused on advancing our specialty. As an independent, non-political, and private organization, SAPS stands as the world’s largest private educational platform in plastic surgery. Our mission is to foster a global network of plastic surgeons committed to sharing their knowledge transparently and impartially, with an emphasis on the latest techniques and innovations in plastic surgery, while promoting collaborative growth for the advancement of our field.

These are the five types of academic programs and events we offer at SAPS:
 
  1. SAPS All-In Events: These are our Big Meetings, covering all aspects of our specialty.
  2. UST (Ultimate Surgical Trainings): These are boutique and immersive courses featuring live surgery broadcasts, each focusing on a specific topic.
  3. VIP Masterminds: Our Business Ideas and Networking Events. Take your life to another level.
  4. Fellowship Program: This is divided into these programs:
  • Six months Full Aesthetic Fellowship
  • Six months Face and Rhinoplasty Fellowship
  • Three months Only Face or Rhinoplasty Fellowship
  • Three months Only Breast or Body Contouring Fellowship
(Courses can be completed continuously or intermittently within one year.)
 
Online Courses, Events, and Webinars.

At SAPS, we travel the world to seek out the most innovative professors and speakers—those who achieve excellent, consistent results and apply new approaches to their work. We select individuals who share our passion for the specialty and are eager to openly share their knowledge without holding back, ensuring our entire community benefits from the most innovative, comprehensive, and transparent education available.

This 2025, we are expanding our horizons around the world. Therefore, we will be hosting events in:

  • Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
  • Cartagena, Colombia
  • Park City, USA
  • Sibenik, Croatia
  • Hvar, Croatia
  • Salt Lake City, USA
  • San Francisco, USA
  • Sulayom, San José de Costa Rica
  • Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
  • Miami, USA

We would love for you to join us as we learn around the world.

Each of our SAPS events consists of three key components. The academic aspect, where we strive to bring together the most innovative professors, committed to openly sharing their surgical techniques and latest advancements without holding anything back. The networking component, as we value creating an environment where attendees and professors can connect and interact. Lastly, our social events, featuring high-quality entertainment that embodies the SAPS standard of excellence. These three components make our events unmatched, especially when held in breathtaking, paradisiacal locations worthy of admiration.
SAPS is an independent, non-political, and private organization in plastic surgery.
At SAPS, we offer two types of memberships:
  1. SAPS Member: Provides essential privileges, including discounts on events, access to selected educational content, and more.
  2. All-Inclusive Full Pass: Offers VIP access to all of our events, full on-demand content, exclusive discounts on global events, and fast-track memberships with leading societies.
In addition, we offer certain webinars for non-members, and our UST and online events are open to the public.

Being a member means you can enjoy all the benefits we have put together for you, you can always have the best content as fast as you want it and how ever you wish. By being a SAPS Member you can display the SAPS Surgeon Membership Logos. A Certification will be sent to your address and all the digital pieces will be sent for you to incorporate them into your online or physical materials. Apart of the vast content included in the membership and the nice ways to watch it. You can also enjoy great discounts to the main Plastic Surgery Meetings of the World and discounts from the medical industry. The value you save is incalculable.

SAPS offers two types of memberships, each with specific benefits as outlined in the table:
  1. SAPS Member:
  • Up to 30% discount on SAPS and non-SAPS events worldwide.
  • Access to exclusive content on our SAPS on-demand platform.
  • Fast-track membership with The Aesthetic Society (TAS).
  • Fast-track membership with The Rhinoplasty Society (TRS).
  • Full online access to the Aesthetic Surgery Journal (ASJ).
  • Permission to display SAPS member status/logo in your office or social media accounts.
  • Investment for this membership: $550/year.
  1. All-Inclusive Full Pass:
  • All benefits of the SAPS Member, plus:
  • VIP access to all SAPS events, including MM Ski and MM Beach.
  • Full content availability on our SAPS on-demand platform.
  • Access to SAPS Software (launching soon).
  • Investment for this membership: $9,500/year for the first 30 members, then $12,500/year.
These memberships provide valuable opportunities for professional growth, premium access to educational content, and exclusive networking privileges.

You can access all our SAPS TV content through our website or mobile application. This can be done using the username and password provided to you along with the welcome letter for your membership. Alternatively, you may purchase individual courses to view a specific one virtually.

In both of our memberships, you can gain access to SAPS TV. However, as a SAPS Member, you will have access to some of our content. If you are an All-Inclusive SAPS Member Full Pass holder, you will have access to all videos

The SAPS membership is valid for 12 months, and renewal must be done once this 12-month period has ended, starting from the date of your initial registration. You can enroll in any month or at any time of the year.

The membership can be purchased by aesthetic plastic surgeons starting from their residency, as well as by otolaryngologists. At the time of registration, you must provide a residency letter or your graduation diploma.

If you are a resident, you are eligible for a special discount.

This is the content that will be available for you on SAPS TV

Webinars: Presented by some of the best speakers, where they share innovative techniques. You will have the opportunity to watch these live, and later replay them as many times as you’d like on the platform.

Ultimate Surgical Trainings (UST): These feature live lectures and surgeries on specific topics, offering in-depth insights into advanced surgical techniques.

All-In Events: Covering all subspecialties of aesthetic plastic surgery, these events include panel discussions, lectures, and even content on private practice management and marketing.

If you are a SAPS Member, you will have access to some content. However, if you are an All-Inclusive Full Pass member, you will have access to all of our content.

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