AIA Advanced Cadaver Lab

Know What’s Under the Skin Before You Inject

Hands-on cadaver dissection for aesthetic injectors who want a deeper understanding of facial anatomy, injection safety, product behavior, and complication prevention. The program that trained your favorite trainers.

  • From $3,795 · members save $200

  • New & Experienced Aesthetic Injectors

  • Lab spots are limited, reserve your place today


DURATION
Full-day didactic and lab

Providing 6.75 CMA Credits


Who Should Attend
Aesthetic injectors of all levels
Limited to certified practitioners with active licenses


Pricing$3,795 members

$3,995 non-members


Included
Meals & receptions

Breakfast, lunch, cocktails, dinner

The AIA Advanced Cadaver Lab is a high-level injection anatomy training designed for medical aesthetics professionals who want to move beyond surface landmarks and understand the vessels, planes, layers, and structures they are treating around.

Safe, confident injecting starts with knowing what you cannot see. Through expert-led anatomy instruction, hands-on cadaver dissection, and live-patient injection demonstration, AIA helps injectors connect what they know in theory with what they encounter in practice.

Whether you are newer to injectables or have been treating patients for years, this training gives you a rare opportunity to see beneath the surface and bring a deeper anatomical perspective back to every treatment.

Is the AIA Cadaver Lab Right for Me?

The AIA Advanced Cadaver Lab is designed for licensed medical aesthetics professionals who want to strengthen their anatomical understanding and bring greater safety confidence to their injection practice.

This training is built for:

  • Experienced Injectors looking to refine technique through deeper anatomical understanding.
  • Newer Injectors who want a stronger foundation before building advanced treatment confidence.
  • Medical Directors and Clinical Leaders responsible for setting standards of care and training teams.
  • Practice Owners who want their clinical teams aligned around safety, anatomy, and better patient outcomes.
  • Returning AIA Attendees who know anatomy is never “one and done” and want to keep sharpening their clinical eye.
  • Active certification and licensing required: MD/DO, NP, ARNP, APRN, DNP, PA-C, RN, BSN, DDS, or DMD

The training for injectors who ever think

  • “I know the technique, but I want to understand the anatomy more deeply.”
  • “I want to be more confident in my planes, depth, and placement.”
  • “I want to see where the vessels and arteries actually are.”
  • “I want to be the safest injector I can be.”
  • “I don’t want to rely only on surface landmarks.”
  • “I want to understand what is safe and what is not safe.”

☆☆☆☆☆

“I absolutely loved the AmSpa Cadaver Hands-On Course! It was one of the best educational experiences I’ve had. I learned so much about facial anatomy and safety—this is a must for anyone entering the world of injectables. I truly believe every injector should be required to take this course before ever picking up a syringe.”

Amber Bojorquez, MSN, NP-C, MEP-C

Epitome of Youth Wellness & Aesthetic

Everything You Need to Know About

Injector-Relevant Facial Anatomy

Understand the anatomical structures that matter most for aesthetic injections, including vessels, fat compartments, muscles, retaining ligaments, and danger zones.

Depth, Planes, and Product Placement

See how injection depth changes across facial regions and why understanding tissue planes is essential for safer, more predictable treatment planning.

Cross-Sectional Cadaver Dissection

Gain a true 3D view of the face through hands-on dissection that helps translate textbook anatomy into real clinical understanding.

Filler Behavior Beneath the Skin

Observe how product behaves in tissue and how anatomical structures can influence spread, placement, and treatment outcomes.

Complication Prevention and Response

Learn practical strategies for recognizing risk, preventing avoidable complications, and thinking through what to do when complications occur.

Real-World Application

Leave with a clearer understanding of how anatomy should guide everyday injection decisions—from consultation to treatment planning to patient safety.

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“It’s one thing where we learn things on paper, and we learn things in this very 2D view, but when you’re able to see it, and feel it, and dissect it, it gives you a totally different perspective.”

Jennifer Fleming, NP

The Alchemy Clinic

An Investment in Patient Safety

Pricing

AIA is an investment in the clinical judgment, anatomical confidence, and patient safety mindset that leads to better-looking results with fewer complications.

Non-Members

$3,995/person

  • Full-day didactic and lab

  • Breakfast, lunch & receptions

  • All necessary materials for dissection lab

  • Free copy of Dr. Surek’s book to be signed at reception

Best Value

AmSpa Members

$3,795/person

  • Save $200 per registration

  • Everything in the standard ticket

  • Member rate on additional team seats ($3,795 each for Plus)

  • Preferred pricing on all future AmSpa trainings

  • Year-round legal & compliance resources

Team Registration

$3,995/add’l seat

  • Bring your manager, lead injector, or marketing team
  • Teams that attend together implement faster

  • Plus Member additional seats: $3,795

  • Not a member yet? Membership pays for itself on this event alone when registering two or more people, and includes year-round legal resources.

AIA Agenda

Designed With Purpose

The morning begins with check-in and breakfast at 8:00 am followed by an in-depth education on facial layers and structures. Small group lab begins after lunch. At every point of the day, the focus is on providing natural-looking results while minimizing complications.

8:30 AM – 12:15 PM

In-depth Didactic

8:30 AM

Global Approach to Facial Anatomy for the Injector

9:10 AM

Facial Assessment for the Injector

9:40 AM

Anterior Midface – Facial Vasculature/Pyriform Injections

10:35 AM

Lateral Midface – Cheek Projection and Tear Trough

10:50 AM

Temple, Forehead and Peri-orbital Rejuvenation

11:35 AM

Anterior and Posterior Jawline

1:15 PM – 4:15 PM

Lab and Practice

1:15 PM

HANDS-ON CADAVER LAB: Cross-sectional dissection and guided practice

4:15 PM

Optional additional lab time with AIA Faculty

Community Building

Networking & Receptions

Fri 6:00 PM

Welcome Reception, Sponsored by Allergan Aesthetics

Chicago only, October 2

Sat 8:00 AM

Check-in & Complimentary Breakfast

Chicago and Phoenix

Sat 12:15 PM

Lunch, sponsored by Galderma

Chicago and Phoenix

Sat 6:00 PM

Cocktail Reception and Book Signing, sponsored by Allergan Aesthetics

Phoenix only

A special thank you to our reception sponsors and their keynote guests.

“I am absolutely amazed by the way this course was delivered. Having attended numerous courses and educational events in the field of aesthetics and anatomy, I can confidently say that this was, without a doubt, the most comprehensive in terms of material, the faculty’s knowledge and education, and the overall networking experience.”

Stacey Buckner, MSN, FNP-BC, NP-C

Simply Beautiful MedAesthetics

Get Trained by the Best

Your Faculty

Table groups are kept at four to a specimen and assisted by expert instructional guides. Faculty in attendance is subject to availability.

Chris Surek, DO, FACS

Christopher C. Surek

DO, FACS

Christopher C. Surek, DO, FACS, is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon and internationally recognized facial anatomist.

George Baxter-Holder

DNP, ARNP, CANS, ISPAN-F

George Baxter-Holder, DNP is Senior Vice-President of Provider Development at SkinSpirit.

Hermine Warren

DNP, APRN, CANS, ISPAN-F, CNM

Hermine Warren, a Doctor of Nursing Practice, has been in nursing since 1974, with an advanced practice degree since 1980.

Morgan Renfro

RN, CANS

Morgan is an accomplished injector and a national trainer for Allergan, Galderma, and the Academy for Injection Anatomy.

☆☆☆☆☆

“This course was excellent. Dr Surek is a fantastic teacher with a passion for really helping you understand your anatomy and not making you feel smaller if you have questions or aren’t sure. The rest of the faculty were so encouraging and shared many pearls. Will definitely attend again.”

Jamie Fedder, RN

Artistry Aesthetics

Attendee Testimonials

AIA Made a Difference in How They Inject

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“I have never been more impressed with a medical course. Dr. Surek has a way of teaching anatomy that keeps you engaged and makes it fun. It was also great to hear different injection techniques from the instructors and the complications portion of the course was excellent.”

Melissa Timberlake ACNP, FNP

Allure Med Spa

☆☆☆☆☆

“This anatomy course is truly astonishing! From the didactic prior to hands on after! Visualizing exactly where you injected after cadaver dissection is the ultimate 3D learning experience! Every injector should take this course for patient safety!”

Karie Sedlak, APRN, ANP-C

SkinFix Medical Aesthetics

☆☆☆☆☆

“I attended the course in 2023 in Miami. I decided to attend again and bring my other injectors due to the superior and simplified teaching approach of Dr. Surek and the other staff. This is by far the best cadaver course being taught and worth the investment in yourself and your providers.”

Bridget Martin, DNP, APRN, NP-C

ENCHANTED MEDICAL AESTHETICS

Dates and Locations

October 2-3: Chicago


  • Address
    AmSpa Training Center, 224 N Desplaines, Ste. 500, Chicago, IL
    Conveniently located in the West Loop near Fulton Market.


  • Room Block
    AmSpa Partner Rates Available at Emily Hotel, Level Hotel, Hampton Inn, and Homewood Suites


  • Parking
    Parking can be found around the Fulton Market neighborhood

November 14: Phoenix, AZ


  • Address
    Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort, 11111 North 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ
    Conveniently located in the West Loop near Fulton Market.


  • Room Block
    $229 + $29 Resort Fee + 13% Tax, Cut off date: October 22nd at 5PM MST


  • Parking
    Complimentary Self and Valet Parking

This activity is jointly provided by Global Education Group (Global) and American Med Spa Association.

AIA Advanced Cadaver Lab

July 11th, 2026, Dallas, TX
October 2-3, 2026, Chicago, IL
November 14th, 2026, Phoenix, AZ

This activity is supported by educational, in-kind grant of fillers, provided by Galderma.
This activity is supported by educational, in-kind grant of neurotoxins, provided by Galderma.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, nurses, APRNs, Pas, and other professionals involved in the care of patients searching for non-invasive medical aesthetic treatments.

Statement of Need/Program Overview

The sessions are designed to increase participants’ knowledge and competence and give them techniques that can be directly applied to their performance in their practice to increase positive patient outcomes and avoid complications using the latest advances in treatment.

Educational Objectives

After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:

  • Identify the anatomical areas prone to adverse events if neurotoxin or dermal fillers are injected improperly.
  • Recognize the three-dimensional architecture of the face as it related to facial injection procedures.
  • Cite the rheological properties in Hyaluronic Acid (HA) fillers.
  • Discuss the complications from dermal filler injections.
  • Outline the topographic vascular anatomy of the facial artery and the superficial temporal artery.
  • Describe the ligamentous and layered anatomy of the temple, tear trough, midface, lips, and jawline.
  • Discuss the fat compartments of the face relative to facial injection procedures including the unique behavior of the deep and superficial fat compartments during the aging process.
  • Describe the layered anatomy of the nose with particular emphasis on the SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) and the vasculature.
  • Identify potential risk factors of patients to minimize filler complications.
  • Demonstrate how to use ultrasound to evaluate an aesthetic patient.
  • Recognize how to identify various tissues (skin, muscle, fat, bone, vessels) with ultrasound.

Faculty

Christopher C. Surek, D.O., FACS

George Baxter-Holder, DNP, ARNP, CANS, ISPAN-F

Hermine Warren, DNP, APRN, CANS, ISPAN-F, CNM

Anita Wolf, RN

Sarah Safa, MS, PA-C

Morgan Renfro, RN, CANS

Michelle Doran, APRN-BC, CANS

Clarke Carl, MHS, RPA-C

Program Agenda

Please review the agenda here.

Physician Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Global Education Group (Global) and American Med Spa Association. Global is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Physician Credit Designation

Global Education Group designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing Continuing Education

Global Education Group is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

This educational activity for 6.75 contact hours including 0 pharmacotherapeutic contact hours is provided by Global Education Group. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Global Contact Information

For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact Global at 303-395-1782 or cme@globaleducationgroup.com.

Instructions to Receive Credit

To receive credit for this activity, participants must complete the course and the final evaluation. The evaluation will be emailed within 2 to 3 business days following the conclusion of the course. Upon completion of the evaluation, the certificate will be immediately available for download. Please ensure you enter the correct number of credit hours completed when claiming credit. Be sure to monitor your SPAM/junk folder for all course-related communications.

Fee Information& Refund/Cancellation Policy

  • All registration fees are in U.S. dollars. Registrations will NOT be processed without full payment.
  • No refunds: all sales are final. In cases of emergency (as determined by AmSpa) that prevent you from attending the event, your AmSpa account can be credited the amount of your registration. This credit can be used toward any future AmSpa hosted event within one year of the date of the original registered event. Cancellations made less than 10 days prior to the event will be subject to a $150 fee per registrant. In the event AmSpa cancels or experiences a force majeure event beyond AmSpa’s control that prohibits the event from taking place in any fashion, AmSpa may, at their sole discretion, issue refunds, or credits to all attendees.
  • Please review fee information here.

Disclosures of Relevant Financial Relationships

Global adheres to the policies and guidelines, including the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE, set forth to providers by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and all other professional organizations, as applicable, stating those activities where continuing education credits are awarded must be balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. All persons in a position to control the content of an accredited continuing education program provided by Global are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company within the past 24 months to Global. All financial relationships reported are identified as relevant and mitigated by Global in accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE in advance of delivery of the activity to learners. The content of this activity was vetted by Global to assure objectivity and that the activity is free of commercial bias.

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

The faculty have the following relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies:

Faculty Disclosures

Dr. Chris Surek Consulting Fee (e.g., Advisory Board)
Galderma, Allergan, Plated (Rion Aesthetics), Cypris Medical
Morgan Renfro, RN Nothing to Disclose
Hermine Warren Consulting Fee (e.g., Advisory Board)
Allergan
Honoraria
Galderma, Allergan
Speakers’ Bureau
Galderma, Allergan
George Baxter-Holder Consulting Fee (e.g., Advisory Board)
Allergan, Galderma, Rion, Evolus, Hugel, L’Oréal
Honoraria
Galderma, Allergan, Rion
Speakers’ Bureau
Galderma, Rion
Stock Option Holder (Individual stocks/ Stock options; diversified mutual funds do not need to be disclosed)
Rion
Sarah Safa Nothing to Disclose
Michelle Doran Nothing to Disclose
Anita Wolf Honoraria
Alergan, Galderma
Carl Clarke Nothing to Disclose

 

The planners and managers have the following relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies:

The planners and managers at Global Education Group and American Med Spa Association have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Global and American Med Spa Association do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer

Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

☆☆☆☆☆

“The AmSpa Cadaver Course gave me a whole new level of confidence as a provider. Seeing the anatomy firsthand transformed the way I approach each treatment—my patients now receive not only beautiful, natural results but also the reassurance that their safety is my top priority.”

Katelyn Gross, RN, BSN

Plastic Surgery Center of Dallas

See It. Feel It. Dissect It. Understand It.

Join aesthetic injectors from across the country who invest in hands-on anatomy training to keep patient safety at the center of every treatment decision.