36th Mendelson Advanced Facial Anatomy Course (MAFAC)

Master the Gold-Standard Techniques in Facial Plastic Surgery in a unique and exclusive immersion with the world's leading experts in the field.

18–20 March 2027 | Melbourne, Australia

October 5th and 6th, 2026 | Amsterdam.

Expression of Interest opens 7 October 2026

Registration process will start beginning of October

3 DAYS

2
DAYS

TOTAL IMMERSION

FRESH-FROZEN
CADAVER

FRESH-FROZEN CADAVER

DISSECTION

LIMITED
SEATS

LIMITED
SEATS

AVAILABLE

A premier hands-on cadaver course for surgeons

Hands-On Program for Surgeons:

The 36th MAFAC brings leading facial anatomy faculty to Melbourne for an immersive three-day program of practical fresh-frozen cadaver dissection, focused teaching and personalised guidance.

☑️ Lectures by International Experts;

☑️ Practical Fresh-Frozen Cadaver Dissection (Only 2 participants per specimen);

Course highlights

• World-Renowned Faculty
• Practical Fresh-Frozen Cadaver Dissection
• Personalized Guidance
• Cadaver Dissection Demonstration
• Certificate of Participation
• Social Event

36th MAFAC Course

March 27, 2027 | Melbourne.

18–20 March 2027 · Melbourne, Australia

LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE!

Expression of Interest

Registration process will start beginning of October

Registration

For This Exclusive Experience, You Can Choose the Following Option:

36th MAFAC Course

Hands On - Access

AUD $10,600

$8.000

Theoretical lectures with renowned mentors;

Observation of fresh-frozen cadaver dissections;

Official course bag with essential items;

Certificate of participation;

Coffee breaks and lunches during the event;

Dinner with mentors and fellow participants;

Networking opportunities with peers and faculty.

REGISTER NOW

REGISTER NOW

Expression of Interest

The Expression of Interest form opens on 7 October 2026. Successful applicants will be notified by 20 November 2026.

Submit Expression of Interest

For enquiries, contact info@mafac.com.au.

Eligibility: applicants must be practicing plastic surgeons or plastic surgery trainees. Places are limited and applications are assessed for suitability.

Faculty, venue and course information

Faculty

Neil Gordon — International Invited Faculty, New York City, USA.

Course Directors: Dr Richard Huggins and Dr Jeremy Wilson.

MAFAC Faculty: Dr Bryan Mendelson, Dr Andrés Freschi, Dr Dan Kennedy, Dr Chin Ho-Wong, Dr George Kolios, Dr Howard Webster, Dr Lennert Minelli, Dr Levent Efe, Dr Mark Magnusson, Dr Min-Hee Ryu, Dr Nina Schwaiger, Dr Njde Hambarchian, Dr Pascal Castus, Dr Paul Audi, Dr Peter Callan, Dr Rodrigo Teixeira, Dr Ruth Graf, Dr Tim Papadopoulos and Dr Zekeriya Kul.

Social Event

Open Drinks and Welcome
Wednesday, March 17, 2027
Details TBA

MAFAC Gala Dinner
Saturday, March 20, 2027
Details TBA

Venue and Hotels

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
250–290 Spring Street
East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Hotels: TBA

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