American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Lauren Zych is a Senior Quality Analyst and Guideline Methodologist with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons since March 2020. Prior to this role, Lauren served as a Doctoral Candidate in Anthropology at the University of Chicago from October 2001 to May 2023, focusing on intercultural relations in colonial contexts through historical and archaeological analysis. Lauren's earlier experience includes working as a Knowledge Analyst at Spencer Stuart from 2000 to 2006, conducting industry research for various sectors. Lauren holds a Master of Science in Archaeology and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, both obtained from the University of Pennsylvania.
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is the largest plastic surgery specialty organization in the world. Founded in 1931, the Society represents 92 percent of all board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States, and more than 11,000 plastic surgeons worldwide – making ASPS a global institution and leading authority on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. The ASPS mission is to advance quality care for plastic surgery patients by encouraging high standards of training, ethics, physician practice and research in plastic surgery. To support its members in the provision of excellent patient care, ASPS will provide education, advocacy, practice support and enhanced public awareness of the value of plastic surgery, while fostering the highest professional, ethical and quality standards. The Society is a strong advocate for patient safety and requires its members to operate in accredited surgical facilities that have passed rigorous external review of equipment and staffing.