Programme overview
What the official source supports
A one-year cosmetic fellowship covering body and facial procedures, skincare, injectables and lasers, with exposure to a dermatology rotation and optional practice management.
Programme faculty
Meet the published team
Pablo Rivera, MD
Programme Director
Photo: American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery — named fellowship director portrait
Elite Cosmetic Surgery
Rivera directs Elite Cosmetic Surgery's McAllen fellowship. The AACS profile identifies a teaching role with the Southern Texas Dermatology Residency and an associated dermatology rotation.
AACS — named programme faculty ↗Profile reviewed 20 Oct 2026
Profile page →Training structure
Published areas of exposure
- Facial and body procedures
- Skincare and aesthetic injectables
- Laser treatments
- Dermatology rotation
- Practice management
Eligibility
Who should verify their fit
Current AACS eligibility, an unrestricted Texas medical licence and malpractice insurance are required.
Application
Published application route
Use the centralized AACS application and match agreement. The scheme's July 2027 / January 2028 match is complete; further applications go only to open programmes. Confirm vacancies with the AACS fellowship manager. This is a separate process from SF Match.
Published application documents
- Centralized AACS application
- Signed AACS Training Fellow Candidate Match Agreement
- Three letters of recommendation; check the application for other required documents
This checklist summarises the linked official source. Confirm any updated forms and requirements before submission.
Programme leadership: Pablo Rivera — Programme Director · Leadership profile →
Application contact details are not recorded. Use the official source to locate the responsible office.
Sources and verification
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AACS — individual general cosmetic fellowship profile ↗AACS — current application and match timeline ↗Last reviewed by PlasticFellow: 20 Oct 2026. Information not shown by an official source is labelled as unavailable or requiring confirmation.
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