INTERNATIONAL ANAPLASTOLOGY ASSOCIATION

What INTERNATIONAL ANAPLASTOLOGY ASSOCIATION does

The International Anaplastology Association (IAA) is a California-incorporated 501c6 nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation founded in 1980 by Walter Spohn at Stanford University (originally as the American Anaplastology Association, renamed to its current form in 2008 to reflect its global membership). It operates as a professional membership association for clinical anaplastologists — practitioners of facial and somato prosthetics — as well as for adjacent specialists including maxillofacial prosthodontists, ocularists, physicians, medical illustrators, special-effects prosthetics professionals, and engineers. The organization does not develop or sell proprietary technology products; instead it serves as a knowledge-exchange, continuing-education, and credentialing-support platform for a field with a small, internationally distributed practitioner base across more than 20 countries.

The IAA monetizes through a five-tier membership structure (Active/Associate $185, Student/Emeritus $95, Industry $495, Honorary waived), per-event fees for the Access Anaplastology Web Series (member $30, non-member $50), tiered job-listing postings (member $20, non-member $200 for a 3-month placement), per-article journal downloads (member $1, non-member $10), and registration fees for its annual international conference — historically hosted in cities including Ghent, Nashville, Denver, Rio de Janeiro, Fort Worth, Minneapolis, Quebec City, and Scottsdale, with a 2026 conference in planning. Core deliverables include the peer-reviewed Journal of Facial and Somato Prosthetics, Clinical Anaplastology Guidelines (Version 3, May 2021), the Walter Spohn Award, the Walter Spohn Trust scholarship and research-grant funding stream, and referral pathways to BCCA certification (CCA credential) — all of which combine to position the IAA as the field's only dedicated global professional association.

Operationally, the IAA is run with a lean staff led by Executive Director Rachel Brooke, a volunteer Board of Directors, and nine standing committees (Education, Membership, Financial, Clinical Practice Standards, Bylaws & Ethics, Future Sites, Legislation/Advocacy, Program/Site, Public Relations). It is headquartered at 6708 Senecca Ln, Sykesville, MD 21784, with member services delivered primarily through a MemberClicks-powered website, virtual programming (webinars, town halls, online training), and a recurring annual conference rotation. Strategic alliances with the Board for Certification in Clinical Anaplastology (BCCA, "sister organization"), the Walter Spohn Trust, IASPE, IMPT, AboutFace, AmeriFace, AAMP, and multiple academic anaplastology programs (Johns Hopkins, Kings College London, UCLA, University of Illinois, Columbia) anchor the association's referral, certification, and educational pipeline.

Name

INTERNATIONAL ANAPLASTOLOGY ASSOCIATION

Legal name

International Anaplastology Association

Website

https://anaplastology.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The International Anaplastology Association is a global 501c6 professional membership association for clinical anaplastologists and adjacent specialists, delivering continuing education, an annual international conference, the peer-reviewed Journal of Facial and Somato Prosthetics, certification-pathway support, and the Walter Spohn Trust scholarship and research-grant program to members across more than 20 countries.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Sykesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The IAA generates revenue primarily through annual membership dues from multiple membership categories: Active and Associate members pay $185/year, Student and Emeritus members pay $95/year, and Industry members pay $495/year. An administrative processing fee of $15 is added for new members. The membership year runs January 1 through December 31.
2. Annual Conference Revenue: The IAA charges registration fees for its annual international conferences, with members receiving reduced registration rates compared to non-members. Conference revenue is generated through registration fees, workshop fees, and sponsorship opportunities.
3. Webinars and Online Training: The IAA offers the Access Anaplastology Web Series (AAWS) with members paying $30 per event and non-members paying $50 per event. Online Training Courses have varying registration fees that differ for members versus non-members.
4. Job Listings: The IAA charges $20 for IAA members and $200 for non-members to post job listings on the IAA website for a three-month period.
5. Journal Article Downloads: The IAA offers members the ability to download articles from the Journal of Facial and Somato Prosthetics for free. Non-members pay $10 per article download, while members pay $1 per download.

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

The International Anaplastology Association is a global professional membership association that serves anaplastologists and allied healthcare practitioners specializing in facial and somato prosthetics. It delivers tiered annual memberships, an annual international conference, virtual continuing education through the Access Anaplastology Web Series, the peer-reviewed Journal of Facial and Somato Prosthetics, professional awards, clinical practice guidelines, and a job listings board. Its core mission is advancing excellence in anaplastology through education, networking, research publication, and advocacy for best practices.

Product overview

The International Anaplastology Association operates as a professional membership organization rather than a software product company. Its core offerings center on professional development and community services for anaplastology practitioners: the Access Anaplastology Web Series (AAWS) provides virtual education through webinars and online training courses; the annual IAA Conference delivers in-person and virtual conferences with presentations and workshops; the Journal of Facial and Somato Prosthetics publishes research articles; the IAA Awards Program recognizes excellence through multiple annual awards; the Walter Spohn Trust provides education funding and research grants; Clinical Anaplastology Guidelines establish practice standards; the Job Listings service connects employers with professionals; the Membership Directory enables professional referrals; and BCCA Certification Referral facilitates professional credentials. These services work together to support the association's mission of promoting excellence in facial and somatic prosthetics care.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• IAA Membership
• Access Anaplastology Web Series (AAWS)
• IAA Annual Conference
• Journal of Facial and Somato Prosthetics
• IAA Awards Program
• Clinical Anaplastology Guidelines
• IAA Job Listings
• IAA Member Directory
• Walter Spohn Trust Educational Funding

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Board for Certification in Clinical Anaplastology (BCCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCCA is described as a 'sister organization' of the IAA and certifies clinical anaplastologists in the United States and worldwide. The BCCA provides national standards for competency measurement. Joint committee activities include infection control guidance during COVID-19. BCCA Director participates in IAA activities. The IAA and BCCA work collaboratively on conferences, with BCCA Partnership Program integrated into Walter Spohn Trust funding.
• International Association for Surgical Prosthetics and Epithetics (IASPE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIASPE promotes the scientific and practical field of surgical prosthetics and epithetics. Specialists from different medical and maxillofacial disciplines contribute to mutual support of membership. IASPE offers seminars for beginners leading to 'Accredited Anaplastologist of the IASPE' certification grade.
• The Institute of Maxillofacial Prosthetists and Technologists (IMPT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMPT is the representative body for Technologists in the UK. Its role is to bring together members, promoting education and professionalism. IMPT oversees the training, qualification and practice of the maxillofacial prosthetist and technologist.
• AboutFace InternationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAboutFace is a non-profit international organization providing information, emotional support, and educational programs to individuals with facial disfigurement and their families. Listed under Patient Support resources on IAA website.
• AmeriFaceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmeriFace is a non-profit international organization providing information, emotional support, and educational programs to individuals with facial disfigurement and their families. Listed under Patient Support resources on IAA website.
• Walter Spohn Trust (WST)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Walter Spohn Trust was established in 2003 (previously Walter Spohn Educational Fund) to provide financial support for educational and research projects advancing anaplastology. The WST partners with IAA through the Anaplastology Student Scholarship Program, Anaplastology Research Grant Program, IAA Presentation Awards Partnership Program, and BCCA Partnership Program. WST holds annual Walter Spohn memorial fundraising events during IAA annual meetings.
• American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics (AAMP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAMP is dedicated to the prosthetic correction and management of maxillofacial defects acquired from surgical ablation of cancer or traumatic injuries, congenital-birth defects, and alterations in growth and development. Listed under professional links.
• American Society of OcularistsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican Society of Ocularists is an international, non-profit professional and educational organization founded in 1957 by technicians specializing in fabricating and fitting custom artificial eyes.
• Association of Medical Illustrators (AMI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMI is dedicated to the creation and delivery of accurate and aesthetic presentations of medical information to the healthcare industry. Related professional organization for medical illustration professionals.
• International College of ProsthodontistsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded to meet global needs for prosthodontists and their patients through biennial meetings, journal, and personal communication.
• International Society for Maxillofacial RehabilitationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe International Congress of Maxillofacial Prosthetics works to advance the specialty of maxillofacial prosthetics throughout the world.
• Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJohns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Art as Applied to Medicine, offers a Clinical Anaplastology Master of Science (MS) program. The 22-month curriculum prepares graduates for clinical anaplastology and positions them to meet eligibility requirements for CCA certification.
• Kings College LondonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKings College London, UK offers a 2-year Masters of Science program in Maxillofacial & Craniofacial Technology covering anatomy, histology, pathology, implantology, materials science, oncology, digital technology, and clinical procedures.
• Columbia University Dept. of Dentistry and Oral Surgery/Bronx VA Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution offering programs related to anaplastology, specifically maxillofacial prosthodontics and related fields.
• UCLA Maxillofacial Prosthetic ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCLA offers Maxillofacial Prosthetic Technician and Maxillofacial Prosthetics Residency Program related to anaplastology education.
• University of Illinois Biomedical VisualizationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Illinois Medical Center, College of Applied Health Sciences, offers a 2-year graduate program resulting in a Masters of Science degree with specialized training in anaplastology in collaboration with University of Illinois Craniofacial Center.
• 2026 Conference Website (anaplastologyconference.com)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal conference website for the 2026 IAA annual conference, managed separately to promote and register attendees for the event.

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Direct peers

• International College of Prosthodontists: Founded to meet global needs for prosthodontists and their patients via biennial meetings, journal, and direct communication. Comparable to IAA as an international specialty society serving prosthodontists, an overlap population that includes maxillofacial prosthodontists who are part of IAA's membership.
• American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics (AAMP): AAMP is a US-focused professional association for dentists and specialists involved in maxillofacial prosthetics—the same clinical domain as IAA's members. It is a direct peer because it represents an overlapping population of practitioners engaged in facial/somato prosthetic care, with shared standards and overlapping conference content.
• International Association for Surgical Prosthetics and Epithetics (IASPE): IASPE promotes the scientific and practical field of surgical prosthetics and epithetics, offering seminars leading to 'Accredited Anaplastologist of the IASPE' certification. IAA explicitly lists IASPE as a partner organization, indicating they serve overlapping audiences of anaplastologists and surgical prosthetics practitioners internationally.
• American Society of Ocularists: An international professional and educational organization for technicians fabricating custom artificial eyes, founded in 1957. Direct peer to IAA because ocularistry is one of the practitioner specialties IAA explicitly includes in its membership base, and both organizations provide continuing education, certification pathways, and a sense of professional community for prosthetic practitioners.
• Board for Certification in Clinical Anaplastology (BCCA): BCCA is described as IAA's 'sister organization,' certifying clinical anaplastologists globally and providing national standards for competency. It is a direct peer in addressing the same professional community, with closely intertwined conferences and joint committee activities.
• International Society for Maxillofacial Rehabilitation: The ISMFR (formerly the International Congress of Maxillofacial Prosthetics) advances the specialty of maxillofacial prosthetics globally through congresses and education. A direct peer because its mandate squarely overlaps with IAA's focus on facial and somato rehabilitation and prosthetic patient care, serving a similar practitioner base across international geographies.

Regional players

• Institute of Maxillofacial Prosthetists and Technologists (IMPT): IMPT is the UK representative body for maxillofacial prosthetists and technologists, overseeing training, qualification, and practice. A regional peer that focuses on the same practitioner population in the UK, with which IAA has documented reciprocal partnership.

Broad incumbents

• American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA): ACPA is an interdisciplinary professional society serving teams that care for patients with cleft lip/palate and craniofacial conditions—anaplastologists are explicitly part of these craniofacial teams. Broader incumbent peer because it encompasses related specialties (plastic surgery, speech pathology, orthodontics) alongside maxillofacial prosthetic work.
• American Dental Association (ADA): ADA is the largest US professional membership association for dentists; many IAA members hold dental degrees and engage in prosthodontic practice. Broad incumbent because ADA serves a larger practitioner base with overlapping continuing-education and advocacy functions, against which IAA positions itself as the niche anaplastology specialty society.

Emerging players

• Association of Medical Illustrators (AMI): AMI is dedicated to accurate visual communication of medical information, an adjacent professional field whose members include illustrators specializing in anatomical and surgical content relevant to anaplastology. Listed by IAA as a related professional organization; represents an adjacent specialty membership association with practitioner-level overlap.

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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