Michael McGuire, MD, clinical associate professor of surgery, UCLA, was inducted as president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), at Plastic Surgery 2009, the Society's annual scientific meeting. Dr. McGuire will lead the world's largest plastic surgery association and foremost authority on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery for a one-year term. As ASPS President, Dr. McGuire will focus on increasing intra-specialty collegiality and cooperation, and providing worldwide resources through international outreach.

An ASPS Member Surgeon since 1982, Dr. McGuire has held board positions including Vice President of Communications and Member Services, Secretary, and Member-at-Large, and has been a member of numerous ASPS Committees, including Government Affairs, Leadership Development, and Publications. In addition, Dr. McGuire is currently a member of the Cosmetic Surgery Alliance, and serves on the Patient Safety, Public Education, and Quality and Performance Measurement Committees, among others.

Dr. McGuire's personal accomplishments include serving as President of both the California Society of Plastic Surgeons and of the AAAASF, the accrediting body of ambulatory surgical facilities. He was also Founder and President of Surgery Facilities Resources, and President and Chair of the Board of California's Medicare Quality Improvement Organization. Additionally, Dr. McGuire is a founding patron of the Los Angeles Opera and he collects Asian art and antiques. He is an avid traveler and gardener, and enjoys spending time at the beach in Santa Monica, where he currently resides.

 

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