ASLMS New Member
Orientation
Welcome!
Dear New Member,
Congratulations and welcome! We are pleased you have selected
ASLMS as your professional development organization.
Brian D. Zelickson, M.D.
ASLMS President
Please take a few moments from your busy schedule to review the valuable
information contained within this New Member Orientation so you can become
familiar with the many benefits ASLMS has to offer you. Also, it may be helpful for
you to print the orientation for quick and easy reference.
Additionally, I encourage you to become an active member by volunteering on
committees or as faculty, vote, submit an abstract, newsletter or journal articles. If
you have any questions, please feel free to contact the ASLMS Central Office.
We look forward to being your premier professional development organization.
Sincerely,
Brian D. Zelickson, M.D.
President
Mission and Vision Statement
• 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 American Society for Laser Medicine and
Surgery is to be the world’s preeminent resource for
biomedical laser and other related technologies, research,
education, and clinical knowledge.
ASLMS Core Strategies
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Provision of education/training programs.
Facilitation of research.
Facilitation of multi-disciplinary networking.
Establishment and communication of standards.
Advocacy.
Major Strategic Planning Projects
• Strategic Planning Task Force
– Preparation of new strategic plan
April – August 2011.
• Strategic Planning Projects to be
announced upon completion of
Task Force recommendations.
Access to Member Services
To access the Member area of the ASLMS Web site,
you first must create User Account.
1. Click “Member Services”
2. Click “Membership Information”
3. Click “Member Profile”
Access to Member Services
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4. Click “New Members
Create An Online Account”
Access to Member Services
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5. Enter “Member ID#”
(Located on top
right corner of your
“Acceptance Letter”
6. Enter Remaining
Contact
Information
7. Click “Submit”
8. You are now ready to access ASLMS Member Services!
Simply navigate to the ASLMS Main Web Site page and enter your
Member I.D.# and newly created Password.
Or, access on the screen where you created your Online account.
Membership Communication
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The ASLMS Central Office
communicates regularly with its
members via E-mail.
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Watch your inbox for important
news and announcements!
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It is the policy of ASLMS to not
sell or provide E-mail addresses
to third parties.
I’m Set-up in Member Services, Now What?
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Paying your dues and contributing to research.
Network with your peers.
Promote yourself as an ASLMS Member.
Access Lasers in Surgery and Medicine on-line.
Submit a manuscript.
Read the newsletter The LightReader.
Maintain your contact information.
Participate in continuing education offerings.
• Submit an abstract.
• Participate in the silent auction.
• Learn about our industry partners.
• Grants / Awards.
• Become an informed and active member.
Membership Dues*
• You may pay your membership dues either by
returning the invoice mailed to you with your
acceptance letter.
OR
• Pay online by logging into “Member Services”
and Click on “Membership Renewal/Research
Contribution”
Category
*Individuals from countries sanctioned by the
U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of
Foreign Assets Control must use thirdcountry
financial
institutions
as
intermediaries for all payments to ASLMS.
Annual
Dues
Physician/Industry
$230
Scientist
$125
Nursing/Allied Health
$85
Graduate Student
$70
Undergraduate Student
Free!
Donate to Research
Your Donation is Tax Deductible!
• Since 2007, ASLMS has awarded over $1 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 Web site and Click on “Membership Renewal/Research
Contribution”
• All contributor names will be
published in the ASLMS Newsletter,
Web site, and at the Annual Conference!
Photo courtesy of Beckman Laser Institute
Members Can Earn
Reduced Dues!
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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 Web site.
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Just enter one or two names and E-mail addresses of
colleagues whom you are acquainted with. ASLMS will
automatically send a pre-produced E-mail message from
you directly to the person you’re inviting to join ASLMS.
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When your colleague clicks on the link in the E-mail
message received, he/she will be referred to the ASLMS
Membership Benefits page which provides a quick and
easy application process.
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ASLMS will automatically record your referrals to ensure
that you receive the appropriate reward.
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Each applicant has to be approved and pay their
membership dues for you to qualify for the reward.
One member = $50
Two members = $100
Three members = $200
Four + members = $300
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.
I’m Set-up in Member Services, Now What?
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Paying your dues and contributing to research.
Network with your peers.
Promote yourself as an ASLMS Member.
Access Lasers in Surgery and Medicine on-line.
Submit a manuscript.
Read the newsletter The LightReader.
Maintain your contact information.
Participate in continuing education offerings.
• Submit an abstract.
• Participate in the silent auction.
• Learn about our industry partners.
• Grants / Awards.
• Become an informed and active member.
Networking Opportunities
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Communicate with Members through the on-line Member
Directory.
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Search for Members by name, city, state, country or
specialty.
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The Membership Directory is privileged
information. We do not make this directory
available to the general public.
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To access, click on “Membership Information”
under the Member Services tab on the ASLMS
Web site.
Networking Opportunities
• Member Forum – Network with Your Peers
• Log in to Member Services
• Click on Member Forum
Networking Opportunities
If 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 18 – 22, 2012
Kissimmee, Florida
For more details: www.aslms.org
I’m Set-up in Member Services, Now What?
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Paying your dues and contributing to research.
Network with your peers.
Promote yourself as an ASLMS Member.
Access Lasers in Surgery and Medicine on-line.
Submit a manuscript.
Read the newsletter The LightReader.
Maintain your contact information.
Participate in continuing education offerings.
• Submit an abstract.
• Participate in the silent auction.
• Learn about our industry partners.
• Grants / Awards.
• Become an informed and active member.
Promote Yourself
As An ASLMS Member!
Send a news release:
• Use the news release template by logging into
“Membership Information” under the Member Services
tab on the ASLMS Web site.
Use the ASLMS name and logo:
• 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 Web site.
I’m Set-up in Member Services, Now What?
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Paying your dues and contributing to research.
Network with your peers.
Promote yourself as an ASLMS Member.
Access Lasers in Surgery and Medicine on-line.
Submit a manuscript.
Read the newsletter The LightReader.
Maintain your contact information.
Participate in continuing education offerings.
• Submit an abstract.
• Participate in the silent auction.
• Learn about our industry partners.
• Grants / Awards.
• Become an informed and active member.
Access the Journal
Lasers 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 E-mail content alerts, a full journal
copy through mail, and access to the current issue plus 30
years of issues on-line.
• To access on-line issues, new members must register and
establish an account with Wiley InterScience to access
on-line issues. Click on “Journal & Newsletter” under the
Member Services tab on the ASLMS Web site.
I’m Set-up in Member Services, Now What?
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Paying your dues and contributing to research.
Network with your peers.
Promote yourself as an ASLMS Member.
Access Lasers in Surgery and Medicine on-line.
Submit a manuscript.
Read the newsletter The LightReader.
Maintain your contact information.
Participate in continuing education offerings.
• Submit an abstract.
• Participate in the silent auction.
• Learn about our industry partners.
• Grants / Awards.
• Become an informed and active member.
Submit a Manuscript
• If you are submitting a manuscript to
Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, log
onto the ASLMS Web site 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 Editor
Lasers in Surgery and Medicine
Phone: 615-330-1418
E-mail: lsm@manuscriptmgt.com
I’m Set-up in Member Services, Now What?
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Paying your dues and contributing to research.
Network with your peers.
Promote yourself as an ASLMS Member.
Access Lasers in Surgery and Medicine on-line.
Submit a manuscript.
Read the newsletter The LightReader.
Maintain your contact information.
Participate in continuing education offerings.
• Submit an abstract.
• Participate in the silent auction.
• Learn about our industry partners.
• Grants / Awards.
• Become an informed and active member.
Member Newsletter
• Stay up-to-date by reading the
Society’s newsletter The Light
Reader.
• On-line access by clicking on
“Journal & Newsletter” under the
Member Services tab on the
ASLMS Web site.
• All members are encouraged to
submit an article, job listings, or
want-ads for the newsletter.
Contact Diane Dodds by E-mail
ddodds@aslms.org
I’m Set-up in Member Services, Now What?
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Paying your dues and contributing to research.
Network with your peers.
Promote yourself as an ASLMS Member.
Access Lasers in Surgery and Medicine on-line.
Submit a manuscript.
Read the newsletter The LightReader.
Maintain your contact information.
Participate in continuing education offerings.
• Submit an abstract.
• Participate in the silent auction.
• Learn about our industry partners.
• Grants / Awards.
• Become an informed and active member.
Maintain Your Contact Information
Keep your Member Profile up-to-date.
1. Log-In
Maintain Your Contact Information
2. Edit User Info
Maintain Your Contact Information
3. Edit User Info
4. Submit
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 Web site.
• 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.
Board Certified Physician Members
Add Special Procedures
Number of Times Your
Information Was
Accessed on the
ASLMS Physician
Locator Site
Add Special
Procedures
Submit
I’m Set-up in Member Services, Now What?
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Paying your dues and contributing to research.
Network with your peers.
Promote yourself as an ASLMS Member.
Access Lasers in Surgery and Medicine on-line.
Submit a manuscript.
Read the newsletter The LightReader.
Maintain your contact information.
Participate in continuing education offerings.
• Submit an abstract.
• Participate in the silent auction.
• Learn about our industry partners.
• Grants / Awards.
• Become an informed and active member.
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 for more
information
ASLMS Professional
Development Institute
Your premiere source for light based energy education conferences, online
education, and Web based sharing provided by world renowned experts.
Regional Laser Aesthetics Course
November 12 & 13, 2011
The Beckman Laser Institute
Irvine, CA
http://www.aslms.org/professional/regionalcourses.shtml
2012 ASLMS Annual Conference
April 18-22, 2012
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
Kissimmee, FL
2013 ASLMS Annual Conference
April 3 – 7, 2013
Sheraton Boston Hotel/Hynes Convention Center
Boston, MA
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).
• Log onto http://www.aslmsecademy.org for more information.
View 2011 ePosters
Presented at the 2011 Annual Conference
• Simply log onto www.aslms.org and click on “Professional
Development Institute”
• Click on 2011 ePosters
View eNews
View videos of evolving applications of lasers in a
variety of specialty applications.
• Simply log onto www.aslms.org and click on “Professional
Development Institute”
• Click eNews
I’m Set-up in Member Services, Now What?
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Paying your dues and contributing to research.
Network with your peers.
Promote yourself as an ASLMS Member.
Access Lasers in Surgery and Medicine on-line.
Submit a manuscript.
Read the newsletter The LightReader.
Maintain your contact information.
Participate in continuing education offerings.
• Submit an abstract.
• Participate in the silent auction.
• Learn about our industry partners.
• Grants / Awards.
• Become an informed and active member.
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
• Visit www.aslms.org for additional
details.
Travel Grants
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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.
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Visit www.aslms.org for additional
details.
I’m Set-up in Member Services, Now What?
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Paying your dues and contributing to research.
Network with your peers.
Promote yourself as an ASLMS Member.
Access Lasers in Surgery and Medicine on-line.
Submit a manuscript.
Read the newsletter The LightReader.
Maintain your contact information.
Participate in continuing education offerings.
• Submit an abstract.
• Participate in the silent auction.
• Learn about our industry partners.
• Grants / Awards.
• Become an informed and active member.
Silent Auction
• 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 on-line
for bidding with 24 hours.
Annual Conference Silent Auction Bidders
I’m Set-up in Member Services, Now What?
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Paying your dues and contributing to research.
Network with your peers.
Promote yourself as an ASLMS Member.
Access Lasers in Surgery and Medicine on-line.
Submit a manuscript.
Read the newsletter The LightReader.
Maintain your contact information.
Participate in continuing education offerings.
• Submit an abstract.
• Participate in the silent auction.
• Learn about our industry partners.
• Grants / Awards.
• Become an informed and active member.
Partnership with Industry
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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.
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Companies who exhibit at the Annual Conference and members
of the Industry Advisory Council are invited to post their new
products.
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The New Product/Application Section
will keep you informed of the latest
developments within the laser and other
related technologies field.
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For more information click on the
“Industry” tab at the top of the ASLMS
Web site.
I’m Set-up in Member Services, Now What?
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Paying your dues and contributing to research.
Network with your peers.
Promote yourself as an ASLMS Member.
Access Lasers in Surgery and Medicine on-line.
Submit a manuscript.
Read the newsletter The LightReader.
Maintain your contact information.
Participate in continuing education offerings.
• Submit an abstract.
• Participate in the silent auction.
• Learn about our industry partners.
• Grants / Awards.
• Become an active and informed member.
Dr. Horace Furumoto Innovations
Professional Development Award
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The ASLMS is very pleased to administer the annual Dr. Horace
Furumoto Innovations Professional Development Award.
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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 Web site.
Research Grant Program
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ASLMS supports research projects designed to foster
the development and use of lasers and other related
technologies in medical and surgical applications.
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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.
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Photo courtesy of Beckman Laser Institute
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 Web site.
Awards
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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
the “Research Grants/Awards”
tab at the top of the ASLMS
Web site.
I’m Set-up in Member Services, Now What?
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Paying your dues and contributing to research.
Network with your peers.
Promote yourself as an ASLMS Member.
Access Lasers in Surgery and Medicine on-line.
Submit a manuscript.
Read the newsletter The LightReader.
Maintain your contact information.
Participate in continuing education offerings.
• Submit an abstract.
• Participate in the silent auction.
• Learn about our industry partners.
• Grants / Awards.
• Become an informed and active member.
Governance
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.
For more information Click on “Governance” under
the Member Services tab on the ASLMS Web site.
Board Officers/Executive Committee
President
Brian D. Zelickson, M.D.
zelic002@earthlink.net
Brian D. Zelickson, M.D.
Vice President
Jeffrey S. Dover, M.D.
jdover@skincarephysicians.net
Jeffrey S. Dover, M.D.
Board Officers/Executive Committee
President-Elect
George J. Hruza, M.D., M.B.A.
ghruza@aol.com
(Term completed April 2011)
George J. Hruza, M.D., M.B.A.
Past President
E. Duco Jansen, Ph.D.
duco.jansen@vandebilt.edu
E. Duco Jansen, Ph.D.
Board Officers/Executive Committee
Secretary
J. Stuart Nelson, M.D., Ph.D.
jsnelson@uci.edu
J. Stuart Nelson, M.D., Ph.D.
Treasurer
Mathew M. Avram, M.D., J.D.
mavram@partners.org
Mathew M. Avram, M.D., J.D.
Board Officers/Executive Committee
Historian
Richard O. Gregory, M.D.
clcgregory@aol.com
cosmeticsurgery@earthlink.net
Richard O. Gregory, M.D.
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
Division Representatives
Basic Science
Industrial/Marketing
Serge R. Mordon, Ph.D.
serge.mordon@inserm.fr
Dale E. Koop, Ph.D.
dekoop@comcast.net
(Term completed April 2013)
(Term completed April 2014)
Basic Science
Industrial/R&D
David M. Harris, Ph.D.
bmcinc@comcast.net
James C. Hsia, Ph.D.
james.hsia@candelalaser.com
(Term completed April 2014)
(Term completed April 2013)
Division Representatives
Biomedical Engineering
Laser Medicine
Michael A. DellaVecchia, Ph.D.
mdellavecchia@willseye.org
Kristen M. Kelly, M.D.
kmkelly@uci.edu
(Term completed April 2014)
(Term completed April 2013)
Laser Safety
Brian S. Biesman, M.D.
bbies@comcast.net
Laser Medicine
Robert A. Weiss, M.D.
rweiss@mdlsv.com
(Term completed April 2013)
(Term completed April 2012)
Division Representatives
Laser Surgery
Elizabeth L. Tanzi, M.D.
etanzi@skinlaser.com
Laser Surgery
Jason N. Pozner, M.D.
jpoznermd@aol.com
(Term completed April 2012)
(Term completed April 2012)
Laser Surgery
Nursing/Allied Health
Barry DiBernardo, M.D.
berdmd@verizon.net
Rebecca L. Sprague, R.N., N.P.-C
clinic@skinlasers.com
(Term completed April 2013)
(Term completed April 2014)
Other Leadership Positions
Director of Continuing Medical Education
Raymond J. Lanzafame, M.D., M.B.A.
Ray.lanzafame@viahealth.org
(Term completed April 2012)
Editor-in-Chief, Lasers in Surgery and Medicine
J. Stuart Nelson, M.D., Ph.D.
Jsnelson@uci.edu
(Term completed April 2015)
Legal Advisor
David J. Goldberg, M.D., J.D.
drdavidgoldberg@skinandlasers.com
(Term completed April 2013)
Other Leadership Positions
Director of Safety
David H. Sliney, Ph.D.
david.sliney@att.net
(Term completed April 2013)
Director of Government Communications and Education
R. Rox Anderson, M.D.
bdammin@partners.org
Committees
• Audit
• International Affairs
• Awards
• Investment
• Constitution and Bylaws
• Marketing and Public Relations
• Education and Standards
Innovations
• Nominating
• Electronic Communication
and Publications
• Research and Development
• Program and Education
• Ethics and Conflict of Interest
• Safety
• Government Liaison
• Silent Auction
• Human Resources
If you are interested in participating on a Committee,
please contact the ASLMS Central Office
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
Web site.
POINT VALUE
ACTIVITY
Attend Annual Conference
2.0
Educational Activity (Pre-Conference, Regional or Online)
2 – 4 Hours
4 Hours or More
0.5
1.0
Committee Participation
0.5
Publish Paper in Society’s Journal
1.0
Author/Co-Author Paper Presented at Annual Conference
0.5
Serve as Faculty at Society-Sponsored Course/CME Activity
0.5
Serve as Reviewer for Lasers in Surgery and Medicine
0.5
Reviewer for Research Grant Applications
0.5
Member-Get-A-Member Referrals Resulting in Three or More Members
0.5
Other Activity Approved by the Board
As determined
ASLMS Staff
ASLMS Staff
Executive Director
Dianne Dalsky - dianne@aslms.org
(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
ASLMS Staff
Strategic Initiatives Director
Ken Day, Ph.D. - ken@aslms.org
(.5 FTE with ASLMS since 2006)
•Provides leadership for Board and organization planning and
development
•Develops and implements ASLMS research initiatives
•Provides leadership for the development and implementation
of innovative programs
•Provides leadership for industry relations
•Board development
ASLMS Staff
Program and Services Coordinator
Barb Brown, CPS - barb@aslms.org
(FTE with ASLMS since 2006)
•Coordinates ASLMS and A. Ward Ford 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
•Provides support for IT and telephone systems
•Assists in the development/implementation of new ASLMS
programs/services
ASLMS Staff
Accounting Assistant
Paula Deffner - paula@aslms.org
(.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
ASLMS Staff
Member and Customer Service Assistant
Diane Dodds - ddodds@aslms.org
(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
•Produces “The LightReader” newsletter
ASLMS Staff
Industry Relations Specialist
Jane Frohm - jane@aslms.org
(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
ASLMS Staff
Conference Specialist
Corri Marschall - corri@aslms.org
(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
ASLMS Staff
CME/Conference Coordinator
Michelle Theiler - michelle@aslms.org
(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
•Developed ongoing ePoster program and coordinates audiovisual
requirements for educational programs at Annual Conference
•Provides support for IT operating systems
Upcoming Events / Deadlines
2012 Board of Directors Nomination Deadline
September 15, 2011
2012 Annual Conference Abstract and Travel Grant
Deadline
October 17, 2011
Regional Laser Aesthetics Course
Beckman Laser Institute / Irvine, CA
November 12 & 13, 2011
http://www.aslms.org/professional/regionalcourses.shtml
Upcoming Events / Deadlines
2012 Research Grant Deadline
January 9, 2012
2012 Dr. Horace Furumoto Innovations Professional
Development Award Deadline
January 31, 2012
2012 Annual Conference
April 18 – 22, 2012
Gaylord Palms Resort™ & Convention Center
Kissimmee, Florida
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