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ASLMS New Member Orientation. Mission and Vision Statements. The mission of the ASLMS is to promote excellence in patient care by advancing biomedical application of lasers and other related technologies world wide. The vision of the ASLMS is to - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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ASLMS New Member Orientation

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Mission and Vision Statements

The mission of the ASLMS is to promote excellence in patient care by advancing biomedical application of lasers and other related technologies world wide.

The vision of the ASLMS is to be the world’s preeminent resource for biomedical laser and other related technologies, research, education, and clinical knowledge.

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Access to Member Services1) Visit www.aslms.org and click on “Member Services Login” in the upper-right corner.

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Access to Member Services2) Enter your username and password. Your username is your member ID and your password is your unique password.

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Member Profile PageYour Name

Your Member I.D. # Here

Your Name Here

Name/Address Here

EmailBusinessFax

Names of Colleagues You Refer

Point History

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Member Profile Page (continued)

My Account Menu:

• My Account Snapshot Profile / Membership Terms

• Update My Profile Update Contact Information

• Addresses Verify Address

• Change Password

Your Name

Your Member I.D. # Here

Name/Address Here

EmailBusinessFax

Your Name Here

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Member Profile Page (continued)

Services Menu:

• Meetings and Events Register for Regional Courses

• Directory Search for ASLMS Members

• Contributions Contribute anytime to the

Research Fund

• Committees View current Committee

activity.

• ASLMS eCademy View FREE “Introduction to

Medical Lasers online course. View digitally captured

sessions from the most recent ASLMS Annual Conference.

Your Member I.D. # Here

Your Name

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Membership Communication• The ASLMS Central Office

communicates regularly with its members via email.

• Watch your inbox for important news and announcements!

• It is the policy of ASLMS to not sell or provide email addresses to third parties.

• Keep your contact information up-to-date so you don’t miss out!

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I’m Set-up in Member Services, Now What?1. Paying your dues and contributing to research.2. Network with your peers.3. Promote yourself as an ASLMS Member.4. Access Lasers in Surgery and Medicine online.5. Submit a manuscript and apply for LSM Young

Investigator’s award.6. Read the newsletter The Light Reader.7. Maintain your contact information.8. Participate in continuing education offerings. 9. Submit an abstract.

10. Participate in the silent auction.11. Learn about our industry partners.12. Grants / Awards.13. Become an informed and active member.

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Membership Dues

Renew Membership Online:

• Log onto Member Services

• Click on “Renew Memberships” and proceed to our secure payment system.

• ASLMS also accepts membership dues payments by phone, mail or fax.

Your NameYour Member I.D. # Here

Your Name Here

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Donate to ResearchYour Donation is Tax Deductible!

• Since 2007, ASLMS has awarded over $1.3 million to select applicants who submitted innovative grant proposals.

• Every ASLMS member can invest in ongoing research by contributing to the ASLMS Research Program.

• It’s easy to donate! You can submit a donation with your Membership Dues or simply log into “Member Services” on the ASLMS website and Click on “Contributions” on the “Services” Tab

• All contributor names will bepublished in the ASLMS Newsletter, website, and at the Annual Conference!

Photo courtesy of Beckman Laser Institute

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Research Donation

Research Donation Online:

• Log onto Member Services

• Click on “Contributions” and proceed to our secure payment system.

• ASLMS also accepts research contributions by phone, mail or fax.

Your Name

Your Name Here

Your Member I.D. # Here

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Members Can Earn Reduced Dues!

• Earning reduced dues is easy. Click on the Member-Get-A-Member link on the upper right hand corner of the main page of the ASLMS website.

• Each applicant has to be approved and pay their membership dues for you to qualify for the reward.

• ASLMS will automatically record your referrals to ensure that you receive the appropriate reward.

• When your colleague clicks on the link in the email message received, he/she will be referred to the ASLMS Membership Benefits page which provides a quick and easy application process.

• Enter one or two names and email addresses of colleagues whom you are acquainted with. ASLMS will automatically send a pre-produced email message from you directly to the person you’re inviting to join ASLMS.

***No cash rewards will be awarded to any person if the award would be contrary to any United States law, including but not limited to trade embargoes administered by the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control.

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I’m Set-up in Member Services, Now What?1. Paying your dues and contributing to research.2. Network with your peers.3. Promote yourself as an ASLMS Member.4. Access Lasers in Surgery and Medicine online.5. Submit a manuscript and apply for LSM Young

Investigator’s award.6. Read the newsletter The Light Reader.7. Maintain your contact information.8. Participate in continuing education offerings.

9. Submit an abstract.10. Participate in the silent auction.11. Learn about our industry partners.12. Grants / Awards.13. Become an informed and active member.

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Networking Opportunities• Communicate with Members through the online

Member Directory.• Search for Members by name, city, state, zip or country.

• The Membership Directory is privileged information. We do not make this directory available to the general public.

• To access, click on “Directory” under the Services tab on the ASLMS Member’s site.

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Networking OpportunitiesSocial Media

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Networking OpportunitiesSocial Media

Two discussion groups Clinical

Applications Science &Research

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Networking OpportunitiesSocial Media

Find Us! “@aslmsedu”

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Networking OpportunitiesSocial Media

Join our Google+ page!

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Networking OpportunitiesSocial Media

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Networking OpportunitiesSocial Media

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Networking OpportunitiesIf you work with medical lasers in a clinical, research or business environment and are committed to continuously improving your field, join us and nearly 2,000 other individuals from all over the world at the ASLMS Annual Conference.

April 2 – 6, 2014Phoenix, Arizona

For more details: www.aslms.org

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I’m Set-up in Member Services, Now What?1. Paying your dues and contributing to research.2. Network with your peers.3. Promote yourself as an ASLMS Member.4. Access Lasers in Surgery and Medicine online.5. Submit a manuscript and apply for LSM Young

Investigator’s award.6. Read the newsletter The Light Reader.7. Maintain your contact information.8. Participate in continuing education offerings.

9. Submit an abstract.10. Participate in the silent auction.11. Learn about our industry partners.12. Grants / Awards.13. Become an informed and active member.

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Promote Yourself As An ASLMS Member!

News Releases• All ASLMS members are permitted to reference their ASLMS

membership in their communications and marketing materials.• Members must always utilize the name and logo in a professional

manner consistent with the professional principles of the organization.• For more information, click on “Advertising ASLMS Name and Logo”

under the Member Services tab on the ASLMS website.Use the ASLMS Name and Logo• Be sure to indicate that you are a proud member of ASLMS when

sending news releases on behalf of your organization or business. • We encourage members to contact our marketing and communications

coordinator when they are sending news releases so that ASLMS may identify additional opportunities to help promote the society andits activities.

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I’m Set-up in Member Services, Now What?1. Paying your dues and contributing to research.2. Network with your peers.3. Promote yourself as an ASLMS Member.4. Access Lasers in Surgery and Medicine online.5. Submit a manuscript and apply for LSM Young

Investigator’s award.6. Read the newsletter The Light Reader.7. Maintain your contact information.8. Participate in continuing education offerings. 9. Submit an abstract.

10. Participate in the silent auction.11. Learn about our industry partners.12. Grants / Awards.13. Become an informed and active member.

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Access the JournalLasers in Surgery and Medicine

• The official journal of the Society is published and distributed to ASLMS members eleven times per year.

• The journal contains clinical studies, reviews and research reports about the latest findings and uses of lasers in all surgical and medical specialties.

• Members will receive email content alerts, a full journal copy through mail, and access to the current issue plus 30 years of issues online.

• To access online issues, new members must register and establish an account with Wiley InterScience to access online issues. Click on “Journal & Newsletter” under the Member Services tab on the ASLMS website.

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I’m Set-up in Member Services, Now What?1. Paying your dues and contributing to research.2. Network with your peers.3. Promote yourself as an ASLMS Member.4. Access Lasers in Surgery and Medicine online.5. Submit a manuscript and apply for LSM Young Investigator’s award.6. Read the newsletter The Light Reader.7. Maintain your contact information.8. Participate in continuing education offerings.

9. Submit an abstract.10. Participate in the silent auction.11. Learn about our industry partners.12. Grants / Awards.13. Become an informed and active member.

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Submit a Manuscript• If you are submitting a manuscript to

Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, log onto the ASLMS website and click on “Submit Manuscript to LSM” under the Member Services tab.

• You will be directed to the Wiley InterScience site where you will click on “Online Submission” and register as a new user.

• For questions regarding manuscript submissions, contact:

Beth Mallen, Managing EditorLasers in Surgery and MedicinePhone: 615-330-1418email: [email protected]

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• An award of $1,000 will be presented at the 2014 ASLMS Annual Conference.

• Manuscript must be submitted to the LSM website submitted after December 31, 2013 will be http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/lsm during the 2013 calendar year. Manuscripts considered for the 2014 award.

• Additional detail and criteria can be found on the ASLMS home page, www.aslms.org, in

• “News & Announcements” section.

Lasers In Surgery and Medicine Young Investigator’s Award

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I’m Set-up in Member Services, Now What?1. Paying your dues and contributing to research.2. Network with your peers.3. Promote yourself as an ASLMS Member.4. Access Lasers in Surgery and Medicine online.5. Submit a manuscript and apply for LSM Young

Investigator’s award.6. Read the newsletter The Light Reader.7. Maintain your contact information.8. Participate in continuing education offerings.

9. Submit an abstract.10. Participate in the silent auction.11. Learn about our industry partners.12. Grants / Awards.13. Become an informed and active member.

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Member Newsletter• Stay up-to-date by reading the Society’s

newsletter The Light Reader.

• Online access by clicking on “Journal & Newsletter” under the Member Services tab on the ASLMS website.

• All members are encouraged to submit an article, job listings, or want-ads for the newsletter.

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I’m Set-up in Member Services, Now What?1. Paying your dues and contributing to research.2. Network with your peers.3. Promote yourself as an ASLMS Member.4. Access Lasers in Surgery and Medicine online.5. Submit a manuscript and apply for LSM Young

Investigator’s award.6. Read the newsletter The Light Reader.7. Maintain your contact information.8. Participate in continuing education offerings.

9. Submit an abstract.10. Participate in the silent auction.11. Learn about our industry partners.12. Grants / Awards.13. Become an informed and active member.

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Maintain Your Contact InformationLog On To Member Services

My Account Menu:

• My Account Snapshot Profile / Membership Terms

• Update My Profile Update Contact Information

• Addresses Verify Address

• Change Password

Your Member I.D. # HereYour Name

Names of Colleagues

Your Name Here

EmailBusinessFaxName/Address Here

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Are You a Board Certified* Physician?

• Board certified physician members can be located by the general public through our “Physician Locator” service on the main page of the ASLMS website.

• Each Board Certified member’s list of special procedures is included in their “Physician Locator” listing.

• Board Certified members can update and/or add to their procedures by logging onto “Member Services” and updating their profile.

*In order to be designated as being “Board Certified”, an individual must have received certification from one of the following: 1) an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) approved board, 2) an organization recognized by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) as qualified to certify physicians as doctors of podiatric medicine, 3) an American Osteopathic Association (AOA) approved board, 4) the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC), 5) the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC), or 6) the American Dental Association (ADA) approved board as qualified to certify Doctors of Dentistry.

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Board Certified Physician MembersAdd Special Procedures

Click Submit at the Bottom of the Page

Enter Name and Email

Click Box to Add Special Procedure(s)

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I’m Set-up in Member Services, Now What?1. Paying your dues and contributing to research.2. Network with your peers.3. Promote yourself as an ASLMS Member.4. Access Lasers in Surgery and Medicine online.5. Submit a manuscript and apply for LSM Young

Investigator’s award.6. Read the newsletter The Light Reader.7. Maintain your contact information.8. Participate in continuing education offerings.

9. Submit an abstract.10. Participate in the silent auction.11. Learn about our industry partners.12. Grants / Awards.13. Become an informed and active member.

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Professional Development Institute

• ASLMS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education

• ASLMS offers Continuing Education Credits in conjunction with the Professional Medical Education Association

• Members receive discounts!

• Visit www.aslms.org and click on “Laser Education” for more information

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ASLMS Professional Development Institute

2013 Regional Laser Aesthetics CourseNovember 2 – 3, 2013Irvine, CA

2014 ASLMS Annual ConferenceApril 2 – 6, 2014Phoenix Convention Center/Sheraton Phoenix Downtown HotelPhoenix, AZ

2015 ASLMS Annual ConferenceApril 22-26, 2015Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention CenterKissimmee, FL

2016 ASLMS Annual ConferenceMarch 30 - April 3, 2016Sheraton Boston Hotel/Hynes Convention CenterBoston, MA

Your premiere source for light based energy education conferences, online education, and web based sharing provided by world renowned experts.

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Online Learning

• ASLMS is pleased to provide the latest clinical and scientific presentations digitally captured live from our pre-conference courses and Annual Conference. 

• Presented by world renowned experts our sessions include a wide variety

topics on lasers and related technology  in health care.

• FREE to Members Only – Introduction to Medical Lasers and Other Energy Based Systems ($75 value).

• for more information.

• Log onto http://www.aslmsecademy.org

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View 2013 ePosters Presented at the 2013 Annual Conference

Available online at http://www.eposter2current.info/

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Tech News VideosVideos of evolving applications of lasers in a variety of

specialty applications. • Simply log onto www.aslms.org and click on “Laser Education”• Click “Tech News Video”• Take advantage of the Tech News Archives for previously recorded sessions

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I’m Set-up in Member Services, Now What?1. Paying your dues and contributing to research.2. Network with your peers.3. Promote yourself as an ASLMS Member.4. Access Lasers in Surgery and Medicine online.5. Submit a manuscript and apply for LSM Young

Investigator’s award.6. Read the newsletter The Light Reader.7. Maintain your contact information.8. Participate in continuing education offerings.

9. Submit an abstract.10. Participate in the silent auction.11. Learn about our industry partners.12. Grants / Awards.13. Become an informed and active member.

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Submit an Abstract

• You could be selected to join the scientists, researchers, allied health professionals, and physicians who will present their work at the Annual Conference.

• Presenters’ work will appear in the internationally renowned ASLMS journal Lasers in Surgery and Medicine

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ASLMS annually sponsors a limited number of undergraduate, graduate, medical students and others working towards degrees in relevant fields of medicine, science, engineering, and nursing to attend the ASLMS Annual Conference.

Travel Grants

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I’m Set-up in Member Services, Now What?1. Paying your dues and contributing to research.2. Network with your peers.3. Promote yourself as an ASLMS Member.4. Access Lasers in Surgery and Medicine online.5. Submit a manuscript and apply for LSM Young

Investigator’s award.6. Read the newsletter The Light Reader.7. Maintain your contact information.8. Participate in continuing education offerings.

9. Submit an abstract.10. Participate in the silent auction.11. Learn about our industry partners.12. Grants / Awards.13. Become an informed and active member.

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Silent Auction

Annual Conference Silent Auction Bidders

• For the past five years, ASLMS has held a Silent Auction in conjunction with the ASLMS Annual Conference.

• Net proceeds from the Silent Auction supports research projects designed to foster the development and use of lasers and other related technologies in medical and surgical applications.

• Can’t attend upcoming Annual Conference? Don’t worry—items will be available for bid on-line prior to the Conference. Any items that do not receive winning bids on-site during the Conference, will be placed back online for bidding with 24 hours.

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I’m Set-up in Member Services, Now What?1. Paying your dues and contributing to research.2. Network with your peers.3. Promote yourself as an ASLMS Member.4. Access Lasers in Surgery and Medicine online.5. Submit a manuscript and apply for LSM Young

Investigator’s award.6. Read the newsletter The Light Reader.7. Maintain your contact information.8. Participate in continuing education offerings.

9. Submit an abstract.10. Participate in the silent auction.11. Learn about our industry partners.12. Grants / Awards.13. Become an informed and active member.

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Partnership with Industry• The Industry Advisory Council works with ASLMS to increase the

value of Society membership, improve patient care by supporting research initiatives, and the clinical application of lasers and related technologies in medicine and surgery.

• Companies who exhibit at the Annual Conference and members of the Industry Advisory Council are invited to post their new products.

• The New Product/Application Section will keep you informed of the latest developments within the laser and other related technologies field.

• For more information click on the “Industry” tab at the top of the ASLMS website.

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I’m Set-up in Member Services, Now What?1. Paying your dues and contributing to research.2. Network with your peers.3. Promote yourself as an ASLMS Member.4. Access Lasers in Surgery and Medicine online.5. Submit a manuscript and apply for LSM Young

Investigator’s award.6. Read the newsletter The Light Reader.7. Maintain your contact information.8. Participate in continuing education offerings.

9. Submit an abstract.10. Participate in the silent auction.11. Learn about our industry partners.12. Grants / Awards.13. Become an informed and active member.

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Dr. Horace Furumoto Innovations Professional Development Award

• The ASLMS is very pleased to administer the annual Dr. Horace Furumoto Innovations Professional Development Award.

• This award was founded by Candela Corporation, Cynosure, and DEKA to memorialize the genius, leadership, and commitment of Dr. Horace Furumoto. These firms have joined together to create an endowment which annually may award up to $10,000 to an individual(s) who displays the potential for  leadership and innovation characterized by Dr. Furumoto. 

Horace Furumoto, Ph.D.

For more information, click on “Research Grant/Awards” tab on the ASLMS website

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Research Grant Program• ASLMS supports research projects designed to foster the

development and use of lasers and other related technologies in medical and surgical applications.

• Any individual or organization desiring to conduct research which fosters the development and/or use of lasers in medical or surgical applications is eligible to apply.

• Individuals who are applying can submit either as a student or non-student researcher.

• For more information click on the “Research Grants/Awards” tab at the top of the ASLMS website.

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Awards• Caroline and William Mark Memorial Award• Ellet H. Drake Lectureship Award• Leon Goldman Memorial Award• Nursing / Allied Health Excellence Award

For more information, click on “Research Grant/Awards” tab on the ASLMS website

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I’m Set-up in Member Services, Now What?1. Paying your dues and contributing to research.2. Network with your peers.3. Promote yourself as an ASLMS Member.4. Access Lasers in Surgery and Medicine online.5. Submit a manuscript and apply for LSM Young

Investigator’s award.6. Read the newsletter The Light Reader.7. Maintain your contact information.8. Participate in continuing education offerings.

9. Submit an abstract.10. Participate in the silent auction.11. Learn about our industry partners.12. Grants / Awards.13. Become an informed and active member.

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Bylaws• Outline the primary purpose and

functioning of the organization.

Code of Ethics• Membership in the ASLMS implies that both physician as

well as non-physician members maintain the highest ethical standards and adhere to the tenets, standards, and principles. Failure to uphold these tenets may subject the member to dismissal from the ASLMS.

Governance

For more information Click on “Governance” under the Member Services tab on the ASLMS website.

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Board Officers/Executive CommitteePresidentJeffrey S. Dover, M.D., FRCP [email protected]

President-ElectJuanita J. Anders, Ph.D. [email protected]

Jeffrey S. Dover, M.D. FRCP

Juanita J. Anders, Ph.D.

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Vice PresidentRobert A. Weiss, [email protected]

Board Officers/Executive Committee

George J. Hruza, M.D., M.B.A.

Past PresidentGeorge J. Hruza, M.D., [email protected]

Robert A. Weiss, M.D.

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SecretaryElizabeth L. Tanzi, [email protected]

TreasurerMathew M. Avram, M.D., [email protected]

Elizabeth L. Tanzi, M.D.

Board Officers/Executive Committee

Mathew M. Avram, M.D., J.D.

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J. Stuart Nelson, M.D., Ph.D.

HistorianJ. Stuart Nelson, M.D., [email protected]

Board Officers/Executive Committee

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Board Division Representative Responsibilities

• Participate in Board discussions representing the division’s perspective.

• Communicate Board Policies and actions back to members of their division.

• Division categories:– Basic Science– Industrial/Marketing– Industrial R&D– Biomedical Engineering– Laser Safety– Laser Medicine– Laser Surgery– Nursing/Allied Health

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Division Representatives

Basic ScienceJames W. Tunnell, [email protected](Term ends April 2016)

Basic ScienceGerald J. Wilmink, [email protected](Term ends April 2016)

Industrial/MarketingDale E. Koop, [email protected](Term ends April 2014)

Industrial/R&DCraig A. [email protected] (Term ends April 2016)

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Division Representatives

Biomedical EngineeringMichael A. DellaVecchia, [email protected](Term ends April 2014)

Laser SafetyPatricia A. Owens, R.N., M.H.A., [email protected] (Term ends April 2016)

Laser MedicineDieter Manstein, [email protected] (Term ends April 2016)

Laser MedicineEric F. Berstein, M.D., [email protected](Term ends April 2015)

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Division Representatives

Laser SurgeryHenry H.L. Chan, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., [email protected](Term ends April 2015)

Laser SurgeryThomas E. Rohrer, [email protected]

(Term ends April 2016)

Laser SurgeryBrian J.F. Wong, M.D., [email protected](Term ends April 2105)

Nursing/Allied HealthRebecca L. Sprague, R.N., [email protected] (Term ends April 2014)

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Other Leadership PositionsDirector of Continuing Medical EducationRaymond J. Lanzafame, M.D., [email protected](Term ends April 2015)

Legal AdvisorDavid J. Goldberg, M.D., [email protected](Term ends April 2016)

Editor-in-Chief, Lasers in Surgery and MedicineJ. Stuart Nelson, M.D., [email protected](Term ends April 2015)

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Other Leadership Positions

Director of SafetyDavid H. Sliney, [email protected](Term ends April 2016)

Director of Government Communications and EducationIris Rubin, [email protected] (Term ends April 2016)

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Committees• Audit

• Awards

• Constitution and Bylaws

• Education and Standards Innovations

• Electronic Communication

and Publications

• Ethics and Conflict of Interest

• Government Liaison

• Human Resources

• International Affairs

• Investment

• Marketing and Public Relations

• Nominating

• Program and Education

• Research and Development

• Safety

• Silent Auction

For more information Click on “Governance” under the Member Services tab on the ASLMS website.

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Become an ASLMS Fellow• Fellowship status is granted to members who qualify by their activities and who have

been Members in good standing for a period of two (2) years. Fellows must accumulate a minimum of two (2) points in each three (3) year period in order to maintain Fellow status.

• For more information regarding Fellow status, please consult the “Administrative Regulations” located under “Governance” under the Member Services tab on the ASLMS website.

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ASLMS Staff

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ASLMS StaffExecutive DirectorDianne Dalsky - [email protected](FTE with ASLMS since 1985)

• Responsible for the administration and operation of the Society•Supports and implements policies, programs, and procedures established by the Board

•Provides leadership for the development and implementation of administrative procedures

•Responsible for the financial management of the ASLMS•Coordinates Human Resource function

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ASLMS StaffProgram and Services CoordinatorBarb Brown, CAP- [email protected](FTE with ASLMS since 2006)

• Coordinates ASLMS research programs•Coordinates the selection process for the Horace Furumoto Innovations Professional Development Award

•Coordinates the implementation of the Fundamentals of Lasers in Health Care course

•Coordinates the knowledge based testing program•Coordinates eCademy programs•Coordinates regional course offerings•Provides support for IT and telephone systems•Assists in the development/implementation of new ASLMS programs/services

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ASLMS Staff

Accounting AssistantPaula Deffner - [email protected](.75 FTE with ASLMS since 2007)

• Prepares financial reports• Responsible for accounts payable• Responsible for annual charitable registrations• Assist with preparation of annual budget• Monthly reconciliation of ASLMS accounts

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ASLMS Staff

Member and Customer Service SpecialistDiane Dodds - [email protected](FTE with ASLMS since 2007)

•Telephone and general E-mail communications including Annual Conference registration inquiries

•Manages membership application process•Administers membership recruitment/retention activities•Administers Member-Get-A-Member and activity points program

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ASLMS StaffIndustry Relations SpecialistJane Frohm - [email protected](FTE with ASLMS since 1990)

• Organizes and markets Annual Conference exhibits• Administers annual Silent Auction•Supports Industry Advisory Council activities including acquisition and retention of members

•Acquires industry sponsorship for ASLMS activities•Processes account receivables•Works with third-party company for Annual Conference registrations

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ASLMS StaffConference SpecialistCorri Marschall - [email protected](FTE with ASLMS since 2004)

•Researches and negotiates contracts for Annual Conference facilities

•Organizes on-site Annual Conference logistics with facility•Processes scientific Annual Conference abstracts•Processes CME credits/CE contact hours for educational programs

•Assists with the preparation of Annual Conference budget

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ASLMS StaffCME/Conference CoordinatorMichelle Theiler - [email protected](FTE with ASLMS since 1990)

•Advises the Program Chair/Program and Education Committee to develop and implement educational programs at the Annual Conference•Ensures compliance with CME regulations to maintain ACCME accreditation

•Coordinates Annual Conference abstract and travel grant programs•Develops ongoing ePoster program and coordinates audiovisual requirements for educational programs at Annual Conference

•Provides support for IT operating systems

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ASLMS StaffMarketing and Communications Coordinator Matthieu Vollmer - [email protected](FTE with ASLMS since 2012)

• Writes relevant content for electronic and print distribution• Works closely with staff members to coordinate communication• Manages and builds online conversations and communities• Measures social media initiatives• Develops public relations strategies and coordinate activities• Tracks press distributions across online and print media• Provides feedback on insights gained from media monitoring• Raises the organization’s international visibility

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Upcoming Events / Deadlines

Awards - August 31, 2013• Horace Furumoto Innovations Professional Development• Caroline & William Mark Memorial• Leon Goldman Memorial• Ellet H. Drake Memorial Award• Nursing/Allied Health Excellence

Officer Nomination FormSeptember 15, 2013

Annual Conference AbstractsOctober 14, 2013

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Upcoming Events / Deadlines

Laser Aesthetics CourseBeckman Laser Institute, Irvine, CANovember 2 & 3, 2013

2014 Research Grant ApplicationsJanuary 6, 2014

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