Bridging the Digital Gap in Aesthetic Surgery Education Through an Innovative Online CPD Resource
As the demand for aesthetic procedures grows and techniques evolve rapidly, many aesthetic surgeons face challenges in accessing structured, up-to-date learning resources. Plastic Surgery Home ( www.plasticsurgeryhome.in ) is a curated, open-access online platform designed to support continuing professional development (CPD) among aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgeons. This platform addresses gaps in CPD access by consolidating global society links, surgical video libraries, journal access and real-time updates on academic events into a single, user-friendly interface. It caters to a wide range of users, from trainees to senior practitioners, aiming to stay current with innovations and global meetings. This innovative platform supports self-directed, flexible and specialty-relevant learning. This report exemplifies how digital ecosystems can complement traditional CPD models framework while also demonstrating adaptability to other medical disciplines to foster lifelong learning in a globally connected professional community.
Authors
- Nisha Kalra
- Devi Prasad Mohapatra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5490-5081)
Institutions
- Government Medical College (IN)
- Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Published
- 2026-01-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/30499240261416678
- Primary Topic
- Digital Imaging in Medicine
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00