American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS)
Position Description
Position Title: Resident/Fellow Board Representative
Reports To:
Term:
Executive Committee
Two Years
Compensation: Up to $2,000 in Travel Expense Reimbursement
General Duties & Responsibilities
The position of Resident/Fellow Board Representative on the Board of Directors of ASLMS offers a practical non-profit, non-voting board leadership experience and opportunities to receive mentoring from established leaders. In addition, the individual will inform the board and provide a student’s perspective on issues impacting residents/fellows and their education. The ASLMS board welcomes the unique perspective residents and fellows can bring to the organization.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
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Serve two-year term effective at the ASLMS 2015 Annual Conference following appointment by the
Board of Directors.
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Promote ASLMS to peers and colleagues around the world.
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Demonstrate leadership skills and a desire to the serve the Society.
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Must attend two board meetings each year at the annual conference and participate in three board teleconferences throughout the remainder of the year.
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Must attend Industry Advisory Council (IAC) meeting(s) at the annual conference.
 Must contribute one article per issue (four articles per year) to the Society’s official newsletter, The
Light Reader.
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Adhere to Board Policies, Bylaws and Code of Ethics, and represent ASLMS in a positive and supportive manner.
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Maintain confidentiality regarding discussions held at board meetings.
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Avoid and/or disclose conflicts of interest between the position of Resident/Fellow Board
Representative and the incumbent’s professional or personal life.
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Respect the opinions of and support actions taken by the Board of Directors.
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Act in the best interest of ASLMS, above personal interests or beliefs.
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Should attend annual conference educational sessions.

Qualifications
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Must be an ASLMS member in good standing.
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Must be enrolled in a formal residency or fellowship program for the majority of the anticipated term as
Resident/Fellow Board Member. For example, residents in three year programs qualify if they are in their first or second year of training.
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Desire to maintain leadership and to be active in Society governance after the two-year term is completed.
Application/Selection Process
Submit a completed application, curriculum vitae, a letter of recommendation from the program director or chair, and a letter of recommendation from an instructor who is an ASLMS member in good standing to:
Dianne Dalsky, Executive Director
ASLMS
2100 Stewart Avenue
Suite 240, Wausau, WI 54401
Or via email: dianne@aslms.org
The deadline is 4:30 p.m.
on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 .
Please contact the ASLMS Central Office at 715-845-9283 or information@aslms.org with additional questions or concerns.