ASOPRS 2026 Spring Meeting

Members-Only Spring Symposium

The ASOPRS Spring Symposium is a members-only meeting.

The 2026 
Spring Scientific Symposium will be held June 11-14, 2026 at the Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock in Sedona, Arizona. 

2026 Spring Meeting registration is now available! Members are invited to JOIN US at the Hilton at Bell Rock in Sedona, Arizona. 

See the preliminary program outline

Register by May 11 to take advantage of early registration fees. 

REGISTRATION FEES On or before May 11 May 12 and later
Members and International Associates $960 $1,060
Candidate Member  $640 $710
Life Members $480 $530


We look forward to seeing you in June! 


SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM 

The preliminary program outline is subject to change.

THURSDAY, JUNE 11
6-8 pm Welcome Reception

FRIDAY, JUNE 12
7:30 am - 12 pm ASOPRS Golf Tournament
7:30 am - 12 pm Sedona Guided Hike 
12-1 pm Lunch 
1-5 pm General Session, with panels on:
  • The Art of the Difficult: Challenging Scenarios
  • The Face of Hope
SATURDAY, JUNE 13
7:30 - 9:30 am General Session, with panel on: 

  • Aesthetic Masterclass: Words of Wisdom
9:30-10:30 am ASOPRS Business Meeting
10:30 am - 1 pm General Session, with panel on:
  • Complication & Lawsuit Lessons from the Surgical Wild West
  • ASOPRS Foundation Lecturer Dr. Katharine Phillips: Body Dysmorphia Syndrome
6-9 pm ASOPRS Annual Banquet & New Member Inductions

SUNDAY, JUNE 14 
8 - 10:30 am General Session, with panel on: 

  • Opening Acts:  Essential Steps for Long-Term Success

FEATURED SPEAKER

Katharine A. Phillips, MD

Katharine A. Phillips, MD, is Professor of Psychiatry, DeWitt Wallace Senior Scholar, and Research Director for the Psychiatry Residency at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. She is also Attending Psychiatrist at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Phillips graduated with honors from Dartmouth College and Dartmouth Medical School, and she completed her psychiatry residency at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Phillips is internationally recognized for her research studies and clinical expertise in body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Her research studies on BDD were continuously funded by the National Institute of Mental Health for more than 20 years. Her groundbreaking work has included identification of BDD’s clinical features and morbidity, treatment studies, and development of screening, diagnostic, severity, and insight measures. Her work has also identified important aspects of BDD in cosmetic treatment settings.

Dr. Phillips has published more than 375 articles, chapters, and letters in scientific journals and books, and she has authored or edited 11 books, including multiple books on BDD.

Dr. Phillips has given more than 650 presentations around the world. She has received many honors and awards for her research, clinical work, and other academic contributions. Her awards for her research studies on BDD include a Special Presidential Commendation from the American Psychiatric Association and the 2023 Outstanding Career Achievement Award from the International OCD Foundation.


This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

The abstract submission deadline was January 28, 2026. Authors will be notified of inclusion in the program in late-March. 


HOTEL & TRAVEL

Reserve a room online with the ASOPRS room block at Hilton Sedona Resort for $349/night plus a $36/night resort fee plus taxes. Room block is available until May 11, 2026 or until sold out.