Lasers in Surgery and Medicine 46: 804–807 (2014)

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American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc. Issue 46 #10 - Lasers in Surgery and Medicine

2015 ASLMS Annual Conference

The vision of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS) is to be the world’s preeminent resource for biomedical laser and other energy based technologies, research, education, and clinical knowledge. The mission of ASLMS is to promote excellence in patient care by advancing biomedical application of lasers and other energy based technologies worldwide.

Preparations for Laser 2015, the 35th Annual Conference of the ASLMS, are going strong and many new programs and enhancements planned.

Deadlines Resident / Fellow Abstract December 15, 2014 Travel Grant (Abstract must be submitted to qualify) December 15, 2014 Member-Get-A-Member December 31, 2014 (members only) Research Grant Application January 5, 2015 (members only) International Cooperating Society Application March 1, July 1, October 1 and December 1 each year.

Conference Dates 35th ASLMS Annual Conference April 22 - 26, 2015 Gaylord Palms® Resort & Convention Center Kissimmee, FL 36th ASLMS Annual Conference March 30 - April 3, 2016 Sheraton Boston Hotel/Hynes Convention Center Boston, MA 37th ASLMS Annual Conference April 5 - 9, 2017 San Diego Convention Center / Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel San Diego, CA © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Laser 2015 will include the traditional and very popular pre-conference courses on a wide variety of topics in lasers, as well as the basics and fundamentals courses and the nursing and allied health course. Programming will emphasize small group sessions, including interactive breakfast and lunch sessions. There is more time for abstract/ breakout sessions, and a cohesive special program for residents and fellows. Highlights of the changes for the 2015 Annual Conference are: ▪ A greater focus on science underpinning practice of laser medicine and surgery (including designated presentations during each abstract session). ▪ New evening session “Celebration of Women in Energy-Based Devices.” ▪ Diversification of the program for other clinical specialties to include a designated session on dentistry, and veterinary theme during NAALT/ ASLMS sessions. ▪ For those who enjoyed using the mobile app at the 2014 conference in Phoenix, we are pleased to advise that we are currently working on some alterations in the app to significantly improve its functionality for attendees at the 2015 meeting and facilitating better discussion and sharing of information between the speaker and audience. ▪ Activities for spouses and accompanying persons. We have arranged a series of outings and tour options to take advantage of the wealth of things to do and places to visit in the Orlando/ Kissimmee area. (continued on next page)

Published online in Wiley Online Library (wileyonlinelibrary.com) DOI 10.1002/lsm.22322

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2015 ASLMS Annual Conference Continued The Fundamentals of Lasers in Health Care course will be reduced from a two day course to a one-day course on Wednesday. This provides an opportunity to add more courses on Thursday. We have lengthened a few of the popular workshops to four hour courses including Scars, Burns and Trauma; Complications, Controversies and Legal Issues; and Patients of Color. We are also including several new Masters Luncheons: PDT: State-of-the-Art and What’s New in Lasers/EnergyBased Devices.

New Courses/Workshops/ Sessions Courses and Workshops ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪

Pediatric Laser Focus Innovative Health Monitoring Devices Laser-Assisted Drug Delivery Beyond Signs and Goggles: Putting Safety Standards to Work ▪ Aesthetic Practice to Compliance ▪ Laser Dental Applications Breakfast Sessions and Luncheons ▪ Scar Wars ▪ PDT: State-of-the-Art ▪ What’s New in Lasers/Energy-Based Devices Other Sessions ▪ Veterinary Applications ▪ Biological Imaging ▪ Clinical Guidelines/Best Practices

The timeframe and programming has expanded for the residents and fellows. The workshop for residents and fellows has been moved to Saturday and the resident/fellow abstract session is on Sunday. These changes will be very beneficial to the residents and fellows in attendance.

Guest speaker, Ilko K. Ilev, from the HHS/FDA Senior Biomedical Research Service, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, who will speak on Emerging Optical and Laser Therapeutic Technologies and Devices: A Regulatory Science Perspective. Finally, the 2015 Annual Conference will be held during the U.N.’s International Year of Light, and this will provide the theme for our conference. An invited historical or “state-of-the-art” presentation will be included at the beginning of each specialty abstract session to celebrate the science and practice of light in medical applications. The Plenary session will include a presentation by Thanh-Nga Tran M.D., Ph.D., whose extraordinary work for children with vascular anomalies in Vietnam highlights the essence of the International Year of Light initiative. The programming finishes strong on Sunday with compelling content, including two highly popular courses, Controversies in Laser Energy Devices and Combining Botulinum Toxins and Fillers, plus a Conference Wrap-Up session, with current and future program chairs discussing plans for Laser 2016. Please mark your calendars now to save the date for the 35th ASLMS Annual Conference, April 2226, 2015. You won’t want to miss it!

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ASLMS Membership The Society continues to improve member benefits and develop new services to make your membership a great value. What drives your membership? It could be education, access to information, networking, volunteering, career advancement, or any combination of these. The ASLMS continually strives to meet these needs and provide value to your membership. Take a few minutes to review the membership benefits below. The core of our membership benefits are: ▪ Our Annual Conference is the premier international scientific and clinical conference for laser medicine and surgery. Members save on conference attendance fees! ▪ Education: Acknowledging that individuals have different learning needs and styles, ASLMS education offerings come in several forms: faceto-face at the Annual Conference and regional courses and long-distance learning through the eCademy, where members have access to many ePosters, audio and video sessions. ▪ Access to information, including: ▪ Member-exclusive subscription to Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, which is available in both print and electronic form, and is ranked 40th out of 202 journals in the Surgery category. ▪ Electronic communications which help you stay on top of industry and society news with the ASLMS website, member-exclusive quarterly Light Reader, as well as two weekly e-newsletters. ▪ Continuous updates through our social media outlets: Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Pinterest and YouTube. ▪ LinkedIn clinical and scientific member groups for online sharing and networking with your peers. • Your ability to display the prestigious ASLMS name in your credentials and use the logo in your print and electronic communications.

In the past year, there has been an impressive amount of new features and services introduced by ASLMS: ▪ New Beginnings Program: Join the 144 members who are a part of the free radiation mark removal program for cancer survivors. ▪ New Laser Aesthetics course: This year we introduced a Laser Aesthetics Course on the East Coast. ▪ Preceptorship program: We launched a formal Preceptorship program, allowing early career professionals to learn from and observe a successful practice in action. ▪ Free membership is offered for students, residents and fellows. ▪ Four rotating non-voting student positions on the Board of Directors. ▪ New courses and better fee structures for the Annual Conference. In the next year, you can expect even more enhancements to your membership: ▪ More exciting new and enhanced programming for the Laser 2015 Annual Conference. ▪ Establishment of the Women in Energy-Based Devices group, an opportunity for women to network and learn. ▪ A new podcast series for learning on the go. ▪ A new website and association membership system – access to all of your member benefits will be easier, quicker and more responsive! ▪ Our mobile application, which was wellreceived when introduced at Laser 2014, will be enhanced to include a host of new features, including year-round access to member features. With all of these benefits, the cost of an ASLMS membership is truly an excellent value! We hope that you agree that the core services, combined with the recent and new enhancements, make your membership renewal an easy decision. To renew, visit www.aslms.org, email information@ aslms.org or call 715-845-9283.

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Policies and Guidelines ASLMS Policy on Mechanism to Identify and Resolve Conflict of Interest The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). This accreditation is important for our organization and members. To achieve and maintain this accreditation, the ASLMS implemented a process for meeting the ACCME’s criteria for providing continuing medical education at the highest standard. As part of this process, every person who is in a position to control the content of an ASLMSsponsored education activity must disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests. If such a financial relationship presents a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest, the conflict will need to be resolved prior to continued involvement. If a presenter declines to disclose relevant financial relationships, they will be disqualified from being a part of the planning and implementation of the CME activity. Terms of ASLMS Serving as a Cooperating Society The ASLMS reviews cooperating society applications from international organizations four times a year. Cooperation does not entail any financial commitment for either organization. Application deadlines are March 1, July 1, October 1, and December 1.

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ASLMS Disclosure of Interest Guidelines To comply with ACCME Standards as well as with FDA regulations, the ASLMS requires: ▪ Written and verbal disclosure of financial interests or benefits presenters received within the last 12 months, and that no presentations are made with the appearance of a conflict of interest. If any conflict develops from the time presenters submit a disclosure form to the time of the CME activity, they must notify the ASLMS in writing and disclose the conflict. ▪ Written and verbal disclosure of any off-label uses of drugs or devices. FDA approval is specific regarding approved uses and labeling of drugs and devices. The presenter must disclose whether or not the device or treatment is approved by the FDA or whether it is considered to be investigational. The presenter must also fully disclose any off-label use of devices, drugs, or other materials that constitute the subject of the presentation.

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