About the Certification of the Mexican Council for Surgery Certification... A.C.
Board certification is a voluntary process intended to demonstrate expertise in a specific medical specialty.
Board certification differs from a medical degree or equivalent, which documents the minimum competency required to diagnose and treat patients. A medical degree or equivalent is distinct from a medical specialty and a master's degree, the latter being a postgraduate qualification that signifies greater expertise in the medical-surgical field.
Certification in Cosmetic Surgery is supervised by the MEXICAN CERTIFYING COUNCIL IN COSMETIC SURGERY (COMCCE).
The COMCCE is an independent, non-profit organization run by medical surgeons who certify physicians in cosmetic surgery. The COMCCE is one of the Medical Specialty Councils; however, this body is not governed by CONACEM, since CONACEM does not regulate cosmetic surgery in our country.This is because cosmetic procedures are not offered at any public health institution in Mexico.
Although board certification is not required for licensure in general practice, it is an important credential that healthcare organizations, hospitals, and clinics frequently require as a condition of participation. It is also generally highly valued by patients, and many consider it a minimum requirement when seeking medical care from their physician.
Following Council certification, COMCCE also requires ongoing assessment of knowledge and professionalism for continued certification, a process known as Recertification.
