Bruce Cunningham, M.D., professor of surgery and director, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Minnesota, has been named president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Cunningham took office during the society's annual scientific meeting, Plastic Surgery 2005, held Sept. 24-28 in Chicago. His term as president is one year.

"As president of ASPS I will continue the society's strong commitment to patient safety and dedication to educate the public on both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, as well as issues critical to the vitality of the specialty," he says.

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