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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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30th Anniversary

• William B. Mark Memorial Award established – First recipient: Dr. Leon Goldman

• Dr. Leon Goldman served as original Newsletter editor

• 1st nurse applied for membership


1982

William B. Mark Caroline S. Mark (Provided Seed Money Necessary to Establish ASLMS)

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30th Anniversary

1982-1983 President

Joseph H. Bellina, M.D.

3rd Annual ConferenceFairmont Hotel

New Orleans, LA


1983


Fairmont Hotel – New Orleans

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30th Anniversary

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



Scientific Session

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30th Anniversary

1983-1984 President

John A. Dixon, M.D.

4th Annual ConferenceHotel Utah

Salt Lake City, UT


1984

Michael Berns, Ph.D. (left); Caroline Mark (center); John Dixon, M.D. (right)

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30th Anniversary

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


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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30th Anniversary

1984-1985 President

Hugh Beckman, M.D.

5th Annual ConferenceSheraton Twin Towers

Orlando, FL


1985

Hugh Beckman, M.D.

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30th Anniversary

1985

• ASLMS recognized by AMA as a medical organization

• ASLMS Board decided to form a panel to open lines of communication with FDA


Exhibit Hall

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30th Anniversary

1985-1986 President

Geza J. Jako, M.D.

6th Annual ConferenceThe Westin Hotel

Boston, MA


1986

Geza J. Jako, M.D.

The Westin Hotel - Boston, MA

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30th Anniversary

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


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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30th Anniversary

1986-1987 President

Kenneth A. Arndt, M.D.

7th Annual ConferenceHyatt Regency

Embarcadero CenterSan Francisco, CA


1987

Kenneth A. Arndt, M.D.

Hyatt Regency – San Francisco, CA

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30th Anniversary

1987

• Dr. Carmen Puliafito appointed as LSM Editor-in-Chief

• Specialty issues of LSM published

• ASLMS published first biophysics course book


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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30th Anniversary

1987-1988 President

Michael W. Berns, Ph.D.

8th Annual ConferenceFairmont Hotel

Dallas, TX


1988

Michael W. Berns, Ph.D.

Fairmont Hotel – Dallas, TX

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30th Anniversary

1988

• ASLMS has members from 20 foreign countries

• Board decided to discontinue requirement of endorsements for membership applications


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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30th Anniversary

1988-1989 President

John A. Parrish, M.D.

9th Annual ConferenceHyatt Regency Crystal City

Arlington, VA


1989

John A. Parrish, M.D.

Hyatt Regency Crystal City – Arlington, VA

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30th Anniversary

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


Marvin P. Fried, M.D.

Scientific Session

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30th Anniversary

1989-1990 President

Robert H. Ossoff, M.D., D.M.D.

10th Annual ConferenceGaylord Opryland Resort

Nashville, TN


1990

Robert H. Ossoff, M.D., D.M.D.

Gaylord Opryland Resort - Nashville, TN

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30th Anniversary

1990

• Board created “Directorships” (CME and Socioeconomic Affairs)

• “Physician Member” category created

• ASLMS applied for seat with the AMA


Robert Ossoff, M.D., D.M.D.

ASLMS Board of Directors

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30th Anniversary

1990-1991 President

David B. Apfelberg, M.D.

11th Annual ConferenceSheraton Harbor Island Hotel

San Diego, CA


1991

David B. Apfelberg, M.D.

Sheraton Harbor Island Hotel – San Diego, CA

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30th Anniversary

1991

• Nursing/Allied Health Excellence Award established – First recipient: Ms. Sue Huether

• Student Resident Awards established

• First FDA workshop was held at Annual Conference


U.S. Navy Color Guard

Joel Noe, M.D.

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30th Anniversary

1991-1992 President

Michael S. Baggish, M.D.

12th Annual ConferenceBuena Vista Palace

Lake Buena Vista, FL


1992

Michael S. Baggish, M.D.

Buena Vista Palace – Lake Buena Vista, FL

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30th Anniversary

1992

• “Life Member” category created

• Best Awards established


Michael Baggish, M.D. (left); Leonard Cerullo, M.D. (right)

Group function at Annual Conference “Swamp Party”

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30th Anniversary

1992-1993 President

Leonard J. Cerullo, M.D.

13th Annual ConferenceNew Orleans Marriott

New Orleans, LA


1993

Leonard J. Cerullo, M.D.

New Orleans Marriott – New Orleans, LA

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30th Anniversary

1993

• Dr. Goldman organized “Laser Art” exhibit at Annual Conference

• Ms. Caroline Mark became “Honorary Fellow”

• Student Member category created


Leon Goldman, M.D.

Penny Smalley, R.N., C.M.L.S.O.

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30th Anniversary

1993-1994 President

Ronald G. Wheeland, M.D.

14th Annual ConferenceThe Westin Harbour CastleToronto, Ontario, Canada


1994

Ronald G. Wheeland, M.D.

The Westin Harbour Castle – Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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30th Anniversary

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


Richard O. Gregory, M.D.

Ronald Wheeland, M.D.(left); Ellet Drake, M.D. (right)

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30th Anniversary

1994-1995 President

Carmen A. Puliafito, M.D.

15th Annual ConferenceSheraton Harbor Island Hotel

San Diego, CA


1995

Carmen A. Puliafito, M.D.

Sheraton Harbor Island Hotel – San Diego, CA

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30th Anniversary

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


Robert Ossoff, M.D., D.M.D.

Joop Grevelink, M.D., Ph.D.

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30th Anniversary

1995-1996 President

Raymond J. Lanzafame, M.D., M.B.A.

16th Annual ConferenceDisney’s Contemporary Resort

Orlando, FL


1996


Disney’s Contemporary Resort – Orlando, FL

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30th Anniversary

1996

• Board created “International Affairs” committee

• Increased frequency of Board meetings from two to four


Thomas Brunner

Raymond Lanzafame, M.D., M.B.A. (left); David Goldberg, M.D., J.D. (right)

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30th Anniversary

1996-1997 President

James A. Duncavage, M.D.

17th Annual ConferenceThe Pointe Hilton Resort on

South MountainPhoenix, AZ


1997

James A. Duncavage, M.D.

The Pointe Hilton Resort on South Mountain – Phoenix, AZ

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30th Anniversary

1997

• ASLMS Web site created


R. Rox Anderson, M.D.

Best Student Award recipients

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30th Anniversary

1997-1998 President

David J. Goldberg, M.D., J.D.

18th Annual ConferenceThe Sheraton San Diego Hotel

and MarinaSan Diego, CA


1998

David J. Goldberg, M.D., J.D.

The Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina – San Diego, CA

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30th Anniversary

1998

• Dr. David Goldberg appointed as first Legal Advisor

• Dr. William Owen appointed as first Safety Director

• Leon Goldman Memorial Award established


George Abela, M.D., M.B.A.

Poster Display

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30th Anniversary

1998-1999 President

Bryan P. Shumaker, M.D.

19th Annual ConferenceBuena Vista Palace

Lake Buena Vista, FL


1999

Bryan P. Shumaker, M.D.

Buena Vista Palace – Lake Buena Vista, FL

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30th Anniversary

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


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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30th Anniversary

1999-2000 President


20th Annual ConferenceReno HiltonReno, NV


2000

Reno Hilton – Reno, NV


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30th Anniversary

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



Dale Goodwin McMeekin, R.N. (left); Marvin Fried , M.D.(right)

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30th Anniversary

2000-2001 President

Richard E. Fitzpatrick, M.D.

21st Annual ConferenceHyatt Regency New Orleans

New Orleans, LA


2001

Hyatt Regency New Orleans – New Orleans, LA



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30th Anniversary

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


• Conference attendance - 1238

Richard Fitzpatrick, M.D. (left); Brian Wong, M.D., Ph.D. (right)

Isaac Kaplan, M.D.

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30th Anniversary

2001-2002 President

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

22nd Annual ConferenceAtlanta Hyatt Regency

Atlanta, GA


2002

Hyatt Regency Atlanta – Atlanta, GA

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

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30th Anniversary

2002

• LaserExpress online journal created

• ASLMS Web site redesigned

• ASLMS offers first online voting for leadership positions


Joseph Walsh, Jr., Ph.D.

J. Stuart Nelson, M.D., Ph.D. (left); Henry H.L. Chan , M.D. (right)

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30th Anniversary

2002-2003 President

Suzanne L. Kilmer, M.D.

23rd Annual ConferenceAnaheim HiltonAnaheim, CA


2003

Anaheim Hilton - Anaheim, CA

Suzanne L. Kilmer, M.D.

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30th Anniversary

2003

• Joint International ASLMS/BMLA/ ELA meeting held in Edinburgh, Scotland


ASLMS Members in attendance at Scotland meeting

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30th Anniversary

2003-2004 President

Joseph T. Walsh, Jr., Ph.D.

24th Annual ConferenceHyatt Regency

Dallas, TX


2004

Hyatt Regency – Dallas, TX


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30th Anniversary

2004

• “Investment” committee created

• ASLMS hires firm to manage investments

• “Marketing and Public Relations” committee created



Milton Waner, M.D. and his band “Arrhythmia” played for an evening ASLMS function.

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30th Anniversary

2004-2005 President

Jerome M. Garden, M.D.

25th Annual ConferenceDisney’s Coronado Springs

ResortLake Buena Vista, FL


2005

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort - Lake Buena Vista, FL

Jerome M. Garden, M.D.

30th Anniversary

30th Anniversary

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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30th Anniversary

2005-2006 President

Roy G. Geronemus, M.D.

26th Annual ConferenceSheraton Boston Hotel

Boston, MA


2006

Sheraton Boston Hotel – Boston, MA

Roy G. Geronemus, M.D.

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30th Anniversary

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


Silent Auction

Roy Geronemus, M.D. (left); E. Victor Ross, M.D. (right)

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30th Anniversary

2006-2007 President

A. Jay Burns, M.D.

27th Annual ConferenceGaylord Texan Resort

Grapevine, TX


2007

Gaylord Texan Resort – Grapevine, TX

A. Jay Burns, M.D.

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30th Anniversary

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


A. Jay Burns, M.D.

Kristen M. Kelly, M.D.

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30th Anniversary

2007-2008 President

E. Victor Ross, M.D.

28th Annual ConferenceGaylord Palms Resort

Kissimmee, FL


2008

Gaylord Palms Resort – Kissimmee, FL

E. Victor Ross, M.D.

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30th Anniversary

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


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

Dr. Horace Furumoto

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30th Anniversary

2008-2009 President

Brian S. Biesman, M.D.

29th Annual ConferenceGaylord National Resort

National Harbor, MD


2009

Gaylord National Resort – National Harbor, MD

Brian S. Biesman, M.D.

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30th Anniversary

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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30th Anniversary

2009-2010 President


30th Annual ConferenceSheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel and Convention Center

Phoenix, AZ

2010

Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel – Phoenix, AZ


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30th Anniversary

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 Anniversary

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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30th Anniversary

ASLMS celebrates 30 years!

Upcoming activities:

• Online education• Member forum• Enhanced Web site

Leon Goldman, M.D.

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30th AnniversaryNot Yet an ASLMS Member?

• 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?

30th Anniversary How Do I Join?

Three Easy Steps to Apply for Membership

• Visit www.aslms.org• Click on join ASLMS icon• Complete the online application.

http://www.aslms.org/

http://www.aslms.org/join/benefits.shtml

30th Anniversary

“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


30th Anniversary

30th Anniversary Contact Us

American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc.

2100 Stewart AvenueSuite 240

Wausau, WI 54401

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