Samples for Teaching in Aesthetic Residency Training Program (START) is a product sampling program for US-based residents and fellows that provides samples for aesthetic injectable, surgical and skincare training and education using Allergan Aesthetics products. It is intended to support aesthetic training in the hospital setting, as needed, and is one of the first ways we hope to support you throughout your aesthetic medicine career.
What you get with START
Nonsurgical Program Specifics
Facial and injectable training samples for on-label use.
1 50 mL vial per quarter per resident
1 box per quarter per resident per product
1 box per quarter per resident
Surgical Program Specifics
For plastic surgery augmentation procedures only. Surgical program benefits apply to plastic surgery residents and fellows only.
8 gel breast implants per year per program
16 single-use gel sizers per year per program
4 boxes (case of 1) per year per program
2 boxes (case of 5 in each box) per year per program
The START program calendar begins on July 1 of each year and ends on June 30 the following year.
All orders are on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Samples and/or no-charge evaluation product are for trial and/or patient use in accordance with product labeling. HCP shall not seek reimbursement or payment from a patient or third-party payer for this product and agrees that this product will not be traded, sold, bartered for, or returned for credit.
Please see Indications and Important Safety Information, including Boxed Warning, for BOTOX® Cosmetic and Natrelle® Breast Implants and Indications and Important Safety Information for JUVÉDERM® Collection of Fillers, REVOLVE™ Advanced Adipose System, and SKINVIVE by JUVÉDERM®.
Residency Program Director Eligibility Criteria:
- Licensed medical doctor (MD) or doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO)
- Work at an ACGME-accredited dermatology, plastic surgery, facial plastics, ophthalmology, or otolaryngology teaching program or a society-approved fellowship
- Have an office physically located at an academic institution
- Have a valid and current state license number
- Must be a plastic surgery program director to be eligible to receive surgical program benefits
Samples must be shipped to academic institutions or society-endorsed fellowships.
Program Directors are eligible to receive product samples for on-label training of US residents and fellows.
Residents and Fellows:
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START participants have access to educational programs through:
Allergan Medical Institute (AMI)
In-Person
Knowledge and Education for Young Specialists (KEYS).
A one-day program that offers injectable and surgical training in various cities.
Online
AMI Online
Full access to Allergan Aesthetics online educational content.*
Available aesthetic content includes:
- Facial Injectables: Anatomy and injection techniques
- Skincare: Science and considerations
- Body Contouring: Provider training and best practices
*A customized link to access AMI Online is included in your START shipment confirmation. Please contact your Program Director for this information.
AllerganSurgicalEducation.com
In-depth surgical training and access to in-person, virtual, and on-demand programs.
*Resident and Fellow access - contact STARTInfo@allergan.com for a special link tied to your program