American Society for Laser Medicine
and Surgery
30th Anniversary
Charter Members
David B. Apfelberg, M.D.Billie L. Aronoff, M.D.Kenneth A. Arndt, M.D.Alfonso E. Barnes, M.D.Michael W. Berns, Ph.D.Milton Birnbaum, Ph.D.Professor Stephen G. BownJ. Thomas Brown, M.D.Sidney S. Charschan, Ph.D.Peter DeMarco, M.D.Ellet H. Drake, M.D.James P. Fidler, M.D.
John C. Fisher, Sc.D.John A. Goldman, M.D.Roger J. GuidiLovic W. Hobby, M.D.Geza J. Jako, M.D.James J. JohnsonIsaac Kaplan, M.D.Harvey Lash, M.D.Morton R. Maser, M.D.Elizabeth I. McBurney, M.D.Erich C. Muehlenbeck, M.D.H. Carlton Newman, D.V.M.
Professor Kaare J. NygaardRobert H. Ossoff, D.M.D., M.D.John A. Parrish, M.D.Gholam A. Peyman, M.D.Thomas G. Polanyi, Ph.D.John L. Ratz, M.D.David J. Russin, M.D.Bruce M. Saal, M.D.
David H. Sliney, Ph.D.Lars Othar Svaasand, Ph.D.Professor Wilhelm WaidelichRobert A. WallaceRobert Marshall Wilson, Ph.D.Myron L. Wolbarsht, Ph.D.Bruce Younger, M.D.Walter O. Zuschke, M.D.
Charter Members
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• ASLMS Co-Founders: Dr. Leon Goldman and Dr. Ellet Drake
• Organizational meeting held in San Diego – 173 attended
• Bylaws created• LSM adopted as ASLMS
publication co-edited by Dr. Billie Aronoff and Dr. Eugene Friedman
• Total membership – 150
1981
Leon Goldman, M.D. Ellet Drake, M.D. ASLMS Co-Founder ASLMS Co-Founder
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1981-1982 President
Leon Goldman, M.D.
2nd Annual ConferenceMarriott’s Hilton Head Resort
Hilton Head Island, SC
Conference Attendance - 252
1982
Leon Goldman, M.D.
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• William B. Mark Memorial Award established – First recipient: Dr. Leon Goldman
• Dr. Leon Goldman served as original Newsletter editor
• 1st nurse applied for membership
• Total membership – 207
1982
William B. Mark Caroline S. Mark (Provided Seed Money Necessary to Establish ASLMS)
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1982-1983 President
Joseph H. Bellina, M.D.
3rd Annual ConferenceFairmont Hotel
New Orleans, LA
Conference Attendance - 294
1983
Joseph H. Bellina, M.D.
Fairmont Hotel – New Orleans
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1983
• First Standards of Training and Practice document drafted and approved by the Board
• “Member” category created
• Industry Board seat created
• Section Chair positions created
• Total membership – 402
Joseph H. Bellina, M.D.
Scientific Session
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1983-1984 President
John A. Dixon, M.D.
4th Annual ConferenceHotel Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Conference Attendance - 579
1984
Michael Berns, Ph.D. (left); Caroline Mark (center); John Dixon, M.D. (right)
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1984
• Abstracts published in LSM
• Central Office purchased first computer for office
• ASLMS logo registered and trademarked
• Board approved funding of travel grants
• Board approved summer student research grant program
• Total membership – 518
Robert Ossoff, M.D., D.M.D. (left); Geza Jako, M.D. (center); Ellet Drake, M.D.(right)
Ellet Drake, M.D. (left); Caroline Mark (right)
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1984-1985 President
Hugh Beckman, M.D.
5th Annual ConferenceSheraton Twin Towers
Orlando, FL
Conference Attendance - 666
1985
Hugh Beckman, M.D.
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1985
• ASLMS recognized by AMA as a medical organization
• ASLMS Board decided to form a panel to open lines of communication with FDA
• Total membership – 705
Exhibit Hall
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1985-1986 President
Geza J. Jako, M.D.
6th Annual ConferenceThe Westin Hotel
Boston, MA
Conference Attendance - 966
1986
Geza J. Jako, M.D.
The Westin Hotel - Boston, MA
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1986
• Subscription to LSM included as membership benefit
• ASLMS approved by ACCME to grant CME credits
• Code of Ethics approved by Board
• Tom Brunner appointed as Treasurer
• Total membership – 1026
Posters
(left to right) Jim Johnson; Kenneth Arndt, M.D.; Geza Jako, M.D.; Leon Goldman, M.D.; Ellet Drake, M.D.
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1986-1987 President
Kenneth A. Arndt, M.D.
7th Annual ConferenceHyatt Regency
Embarcadero CenterSan Francisco, CA
Conference Attendance - 1067
1987
Kenneth A. Arndt, M.D.
Hyatt Regency – San Francisco, CA
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1987
• Dr. Carmen Puliafito appointed as LSM Editor-in-Chief
• Specialty issues of LSM published
• ASLMS published first biophysics course book
• Total membership – 1196
Carmen Puliafito, M.D.
(left to right) Leon Goldman, M.D.; Kenneth Arndt, M.D.; Michael Berns, Ph.D.; Geza Jako, M.D.
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1987-1988 President
Michael W. Berns, Ph.D.
8th Annual ConferenceFairmont Hotel
Dallas, TX
Conference Attendance - 1051
1988
Michael W. Berns, Ph.D.
Fairmont Hotel – Dallas, TX
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1988
• ASLMS has members from 20 foreign countries
• Board decided to discontinue requirement of endorsements for membership applications
• Total membership – 1410
Billie Aronoff, M.D. (left); John Parrish, M.D. (right)
(left to right) Tom Brunner; Michael Berns, Ph.D.; John Parrish, M.D.; David Apfelberg, M.D.; Kenneth Arndt, M.D.; Ellet Drake, M.D.
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1988-1989 President
John A. Parrish, M.D.
9th Annual ConferenceHyatt Regency Crystal City
Arlington, VA
Conference Attendance - 956
1989
John A. Parrish, M.D.
Hyatt Regency Crystal City – Arlington, VA
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1989
• Nursing Section recognized as a Division of ASLMS
• Nursing/Allied Health Board Seat created
• Administrative Regulations created
• Dr. Marvin P. Fried appointed as first CME Director
• Total membership – 1545
Marvin P. Fried, M.D.
Scientific Session
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1989-1990 President
Robert H. Ossoff, M.D., D.M.D.
10th Annual ConferenceGaylord Opryland Resort
Nashville, TN
Conference Attendance - 1039
1990
Robert H. Ossoff, M.D., D.M.D.
Gaylord Opryland Resort - Nashville, TN
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1990
• Board created “Directorships” (CME and Socioeconomic Affairs)
• “Physician Member” category created
• ASLMS applied for seat with the AMA
• Total membership – 1679
Robert Ossoff, M.D., D.M.D.
ASLMS Board of Directors
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1990-1991 President
David B. Apfelberg, M.D.
11th Annual ConferenceSheraton Harbor Island Hotel
San Diego, CA
Conference Attendance - 1211
1991
David B. Apfelberg, M.D.
Sheraton Harbor Island Hotel – San Diego, CA
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1991
• Nursing/Allied Health Excellence Award established – First recipient: Ms. Sue Huether
• Student Resident Awards established
• First FDA workshop was held at Annual Conference
• Total membership – 1857
U.S. Navy Color Guard
Joel Noe, M.D.
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1991-1992 President
Michael S. Baggish, M.D.
12th Annual ConferenceBuena Vista Palace
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Conference Attendance - 1123
1992
Michael S. Baggish, M.D.
Buena Vista Palace – Lake Buena Vista, FL
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1992
• “Life Member” category created
• Best Awards established
• Total membership – 1878
Michael Baggish, M.D. (left); Leonard Cerullo, M.D. (right)
Group function at Annual Conference “Swamp Party”
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1992-1993 President
Leonard J. Cerullo, M.D.
13th Annual ConferenceNew Orleans Marriott
New Orleans, LA
Conference Attendance - 1049
1993
Leonard J. Cerullo, M.D.
New Orleans Marriott – New Orleans, LA
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1993
• Dr. Goldman organized “Laser Art” exhibit at Annual Conference
• Ms. Caroline Mark became “Honorary Fellow”
• Student Member category created
• Total membership – 1903
Leon Goldman, M.D.
Penny Smalley, R.N., C.M.L.S.O.
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1993-1994 President
Ronald G. Wheeland, M.D.
14th Annual ConferenceThe Westin Harbour CastleToronto, Ontario, Canada
Conference Attendance - 966
1994
Ronald G. Wheeland, M.D.
The Westin Harbour Castle – Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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1994
• Dr. Ellet Drake retired as Secretary and assumed role as Historian
• Dr. Richard O. Gregory appointed Secretary
• Ellet H. Drake Lectureship Award established
• Member-Get-A-Member program initiated
• Total membership – 2066
Richard O. Gregory, M.D.
Ronald Wheeland, M.D.(left); Ellet Drake, M.D. (right)
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1994-1995 President
Carmen A. Puliafito, M.D.
15th Annual ConferenceSheraton Harbor Island Hotel
San Diego, CA
Conference Attendance - 952
1995
Carmen A. Puliafito, M.D.
Sheraton Harbor Island Hotel – San Diego, CA
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1995
• Dr. Robert Ossoff appointed as LSM Editor-in-Chief for a 5 year term
• Dr. John A. Parrish received first annual Ellet H. Drake Lectureship Award
• Total membership – 2651
Robert Ossoff, M.D., D.M.D.
Joop Grevelink, M.D., Ph.D.
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1995-1996 President
Raymond J. Lanzafame, M.D., M.B.A.
16th Annual ConferenceDisney’s Contemporary Resort
Orlando, FL
Conference Attendance - 915
1996
Raymond J. Lanzafame, M.D., M.B.A.
Disney’s Contemporary Resort – Orlando, FL
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1996
• Board created “International Affairs” committee
• Increased frequency of Board meetings from two to four
• Total membership – 3090
Thomas Brunner
Raymond Lanzafame, M.D., M.B.A. (left); David Goldberg, M.D., J.D. (right)
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1996-1997 President
James A. Duncavage, M.D.
17th Annual ConferenceThe Pointe Hilton Resort on
South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Conference Attendance - 1198
1997
James A. Duncavage, M.D.
The Pointe Hilton Resort on South Mountain – Phoenix, AZ
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1997
• ASLMS Web site created
• Total membership – 3200
R. Rox Anderson, M.D.
Best Student Award recipients
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1997-1998 President
David J. Goldberg, M.D., J.D.
18th Annual ConferenceThe Sheraton San Diego Hotel
and MarinaSan Diego, CA
Conference Attendance - 1272
1998
David J. Goldberg, M.D., J.D.
The Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina – San Diego, CA
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1998
• Dr. David Goldberg appointed as first Legal Advisor
• Dr. William Owen appointed as first Safety Director
• Leon Goldman Memorial Award established
• Total membership – 3151
George Abela, M.D., M.B.A.
Poster Display
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1998-1999 President
Bryan P. Shumaker, M.D.
19th Annual ConferenceBuena Vista Palace
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Conference Attendance - 1140
1999
Bryan P. Shumaker, M.D.
Buena Vista Palace – Lake Buena Vista, FL
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1999
• ASLMS Web site redesigned and personalized member Web pages offered to members
• Point system for Fellow status implemented
• Dr. David Goldberg received first annual Leon Goldman Memorial Award
• Total membership – 3215
Bryan Shumaker, M.D. (left); Patti Owens, R.N., M.H.A, C.M.L.S.O. (right)
Michael Kavic, M.D. (left); William Owen, M.D. (center); Richard Gregory, M.D. (right)
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1999-2000 President
Marvin P. Fried, M.D.
20th Annual ConferenceReno HiltonReno, NV
Conference Attendance - 1122
2000
Reno Hilton – Reno, NV
Marvin P. Fried, M.D.
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2000
• $15,000 Research Grant established
• Strategic Planning retreat held in San Diego
• A. Ward Ford endowment given to ASLMS
• Dr. Raymond Lanzafame appointed as CME Director
• Total membership – 3025
Raymond J. Lanzafame, M.D., M.B.A.
Dale Goodwin McMeekin, R.N. (left); Marvin Fried , M.D.(right)
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2000-2001 President
Richard E. Fitzpatrick, M.D.
21st Annual ConferenceHyatt Regency New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Conference Attendance - 1238
2001
Hyatt Regency New Orleans – New Orleans, LA
Richard E. Fitzpatrick, M.D.
Richard E. Fitzpatrick, M.D.
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2001• Online abstract submission system
• Membership certificate updated
• Board approved development of first online journal, LaserExpress
• United States Air Force Office of Scientific Research and Whitaker Foundation funds ASLMS Travel Grants
• Best Clinical Nursing/Allied Health Award established
• Total membership – 3050
• Conference attendance - 1238
Richard Fitzpatrick, M.D. (left); Brian Wong, M.D., Ph.D. (right)
Isaac Kaplan, M.D.
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2001-2002 President
J. Stuart Nelson, M.D., Ph.D.
22nd Annual ConferenceAtlanta Hyatt Regency
Atlanta, GA
Conference Attendance - 1301
2002
Hyatt Regency Atlanta – Atlanta, GA
J. Stuart Nelson, M.D., Ph.D.
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2002
• LaserExpress online journal created
• ASLMS Web site redesigned
• ASLMS offers first online voting for leadership positions
• Total membership – 3224
Joseph Walsh, Jr., Ph.D.
J. Stuart Nelson, M.D., Ph.D. (left); Henry H.L. Chan , M.D. (right)
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2002-2003 President
Suzanne L. Kilmer, M.D.
23rd Annual ConferenceAnaheim HiltonAnaheim, CA
Conference Attendance - 1375
2003
Anaheim Hilton - Anaheim, CA
Suzanne L. Kilmer, M.D.
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2003
• Joint International ASLMS/BMLA/ ELA meeting held in Edinburgh, Scotland
• Total membership – 3298
ASLMS Members in attendance at Scotland meeting
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2003-2004 President
Joseph T. Walsh, Jr., Ph.D.
24th Annual ConferenceHyatt Regency
Dallas, TX
Conference Attendance - 1603
2004
Hyatt Regency – Dallas, TX
Joseph Walsh, Jr., Ph.D.
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2004
• “Investment” committee created
• ASLMS hires firm to manage investments
• “Marketing and Public Relations” committee created
• Total membership – 3434
Joseph Walsh, Jr., Ph.D.
Milton Waner, M.D. and his band “Arrhythmia” played for an evening ASLMS function.
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2004-2005 President
Jerome M. Garden, M.D.
25th Annual ConferenceDisney’s Coronado Springs
ResortLake Buena Vista, FL
Conference Attendance - 1815
2005
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort - Lake Buena Vista, FL
Jerome M. Garden, M.D.
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2005• Dr. J. Stuart Nelson appointed as LSM
Editor-in-Chief
• ASLMS celebrates 25 years
• Strategic Planning retreat held in New York
• Total membership – 3635J. Stuart Nelson, M.D., Ph.D.
Greg Absten (left); Judy Chamberlain, R.N. (right)Roy Geronemus, M.D. (left); Jerome Garden , M.D. (right)
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2005-2006 President
Roy G. Geronemus, M.D.
26th Annual ConferenceSheraton Boston Hotel
Boston, MA
Conference Attendance - 2360
2006
Sheraton Boston Hotel – Boston, MA
Roy G. Geronemus, M.D.
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2006
• First Annual Silent auction established under the leadership of Dr. Roy Geronemus
• ASLMS Industry Advisory Council established
• Bylaw amendment to limit term of office of the Secretary and Treasurer to two consecutive three-year terms
• Total membership – 3741
Silent Auction
Roy Geronemus, M.D. (left); E. Victor Ross, M.D. (right)
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2006-2007 President
A. Jay Burns, M.D.
27th Annual ConferenceGaylord Texan Resort
Grapevine, TX
Conference Attendance - 2369
2007
Gaylord Texan Resort – Grapevine, TX
A. Jay Burns, M.D.
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2007• ASLMS members allowed to use
Society’s name and logo for advertising
• Research grant program awarded $326,298
• Research Fund Contributor Categories established for Members
• Online Physician Locator Service
• New Product Application section added to Web site
• Total membership – 4177
A. Jay Burns, M.D.
Kristen M. Kelly, M.D.
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2007-2008 President
E. Victor Ross, M.D.
28th Annual ConferenceGaylord Palms Resort
Kissimmee, FL
Conference Attendance - 2535
2008
Gaylord Palms Resort – Kissimmee, FL
E. Victor Ross, M.D.
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2008• ePoster program developed
• Dr. George J. Hruza appointed Treasurer
• Dr. Horace Furumoto Innovations Professional Development Award established
• First Fundamentals of Lasers in Health Care course and Knowledge-Based Exam
• First regional Fundamentals of Lasers in Health Care course held in California
• Total membership – 4396
George J. Hruza, M.D., M.B.A.
Dr. Horace Furumoto
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2008-2009 President
Brian S. Biesman, M.D.
29th Annual ConferenceGaylord National Resort
National Harbor, MD
Conference Attendance - 1801
2009
Gaylord National Resort – National Harbor, MD
Brian S. Biesman, M.D.
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2009• Strategic Planning retreat in Chicago
• Online study guide developed for Fundamentals course attendees
• In-house online abstract, travel grant, and COI disclosure programs developed
• In-house member database management system upgraded
• LSM Impact Factor reaches record high of 3.539 (31% increase over our 2007 all-time high of 2.700
• Total membership – TBA
Brian Biesman, M.D. (left); J. Stuart Nelson, M.D. (right)
Brian Biesman, M.D. (left); David Verebelyi, M.D. (right)
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2009-2010 President
R. Rox Anderson, M.D.
30th Annual ConferenceSheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel and Convention Center
Phoenix, AZ
2010
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel – Phoenix, AZ
R. Rox Anderson, M.D.
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30th ASLMS Annual Conference Special Award Recipient
Dr. Charles H. Townes
Friday, April 16, 201010:50 am – 11:19 am
North Hall C – Phoenix Convention CenterCharles H. Townes, Ph.D.
Dr. Charles H. Townes, father of lasers, Nobel Laureate and a professor of physics at the University of California Berkeley, will be honored in person at our 30th Annual Conference. Dr. Townes first demonstrated the maser in 1954, and later published the theoretical principles of the laser. On the 50th anniversary of the operation of the laser, ASLMS is proud to honor Dr. Townes.
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30th ASLMS Annual Conference Keynote Speaker
Dr. Howard Schlossberg
Saturday, April 17, 201010:50 am – 11:30 am
North Hall C – Phoenix Convention CenterHoward Schlossberg, Ph.D.
Dr. Howard Schlossberg, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research's program manager for optical sciences, is a world leader in the development of laser technologies with both military and civilian applications. Dr. Schlossberg embodies the interdisciplinary spirit of ASLMS in his superb ability to couple Air Force research efforts with university, industry, and government programs.
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ASLMS celebrates 30 years!
Upcoming activities:
• Online education• Member forum• Enhanced Web site
Leon Goldman, M.D.
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• Respected Medical Journal, Lasers in Surgery and Medicine
• Worldwide Networking• Multidisciplinary Knowledge• Member Newsletter / Web site• Member Forum• Research Grants• Advocacy/Self Regulation• And much more…
Why Should I Join?
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Three Easy Steps to Apply for Membership
• Visit www.aslms.org• Click on join ASLMS icon• Complete the online application.
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“After 50 years, laser and energy-based treatment is still in its infancy. ASLMS is the leading medical Society in this field, and the only one that is truly multi-disciplinary. We are a rainbow group of groups, with much to teach and learn from each other.”
R. Rox Anderson, M.D.ASLMS President
R. Rox Anderson, M.D.
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