New Member Orientation

ASLMS New Member Orientation

Welcome!Dear New Member,

Congratulations and welcome! We are pleased you have selected ASLMS as your professional development organization. R. Rox Anderson, 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, and 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,R. Rox Anderson, 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

• Provision of education/training programs.• Facilitation of research.• Facilitation of multi-disciplinary networking.• Establishment and communication of standards.• Advocacy.

2009 – 2010 Major Strategic Planning Projects

• Annual Conference• Online fundamentals course• Industry short course• Verification of knowledge exam• FDA in-service• Consumer education• Operation system transition• Web site improvement

Access to Member ServicesTo 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 (continued)

4. Click “New Members Create An Online Account”

5. Enter “Member ID#” (Located on top right corner of your “Acceptance Letter”

6. Enter Remaining Contact Information

7. Click “Submit”

Access to Member Services (continued)

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

• The ASLMS Central Office communicates regularly with its members via E-mail.

• Watch your inbox for important news and announcements!

• 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?

• 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”

CategoryAnnual

Dues

Physician/Industry $220

Scientist $120

Nursing/Allied Health $80

Graduate Student $70

Undergraduate Student Free!

*Individuals from countries sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control must use third-country financial institutions as intermediaries for all payments to ASLMS.

Donate to ResearchYour Donation is Tax Deductible!

Photo courtesy of Beckman Laser Institute

Members Can Earn Reduced Dues!

• 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.

One member = $50Two members = $100Three members = $200Four + members = $300

• Each applicant has to be approved and pay their membership dues for you to qualify for the reward.

• ASLMS will automatically record your referrals to ensure that you receive the appropriate reward.

• 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.

• 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.

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.




Networking Opportunities• Communicate with Members through the on-line Member

Directory.

• Search for Members by name, city, state, country or specialty.

• The Membership Directory is privileged information. We do not make this directory available to the general public.

• To access, click on “Membership Information” under the Member Services tab on the ASLMS Web site.

Networking Opportunities

• New for 2010 ~ On-Line Member Forum

• More details will be released soon.

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 14 - 18, 2010Phoenix, Arizona

For more details: www.aslms.org

http://www.aslms.org/




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.




Access the JournalLasers 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.




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 EditorLasers in Surgery and MedicinePhone: 615-330-1418E-mail: [email protected]




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 [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]




Maintain Your Contact InformationKeep 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 MembersAdd Special Procedures

Add Special Procedures

Number of Times Your Information Was Accessed on the ASLMS Physician

Locator Site

Submit




Continuing Education Center• 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 Learning OpportunitiesThe ASLMS Annual Conference is the world’s most prestigious gathering of laser and related technology professionals.

2010 ASLMS Annual ConferenceApril 14 – April 18, 2010Sheraton Phoenix Downtown/Phoenix Convention CenterPhoenix, AZ

2011 ASLMS Annual ConferenceMarch 30 - April 3, 2011Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center

Grapevine, TX

2012 ASLMS Annual ConferenceApril 18-22, 2012

Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention CenterKissimmee, FL

ASLMS eLearning

• New for 2010!

• More details will be released soon!

View ePosters and Digitally Captured Annual

Conference Sessions • Simply log onto www.aslms.org and click on “29th Annual

Conference - Login to View More Videos”• Only members have exclusive access to various sessions.




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.


• 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.

• Visit www.aslms.org for additional details.

Travel Grants





Silent Auction

Annual Conference Silent Auction Bidders

• For the past four 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.




Partnership with Industry

• The New Product/Application Section will keep you informed of the latest developments within the laser and other related technologies field.

• For more information click on the “Industry” tab at the top of the ASLMS Web site.



• 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• The ASLMS is very pleased to administer the annual Dr. Horace

Furumoto Innovations Professional Development Award.

• 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.

For more information, click on “Research Grant/Awards” tab

on the ASLMS Web site.

Research Grant Program• ASLMS supports research projects designed to foster

the development and use of lasers and other related technologies in medical and surgical applications.

• 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.

• Individuals who are applying can submit either as a student or non-student researcher.

Photo courtesy of Beckman Laser Institute

• For more information click on the “Research Grants/Awards” tab at the top of the ASLMS Web site.

Awards• 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.

For more information click on the “Research Grants/Awards”

tab at the top of the ASLMS Web site.




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.

Governance

For more information Click on “Governance” under the Member Services tab on the ASLMS Web site.For more information Click on “Governance” under the Member Services tab on the ASLMS Web site.

Board Officers/Executive Committee

PresidentR. Rox Anderson, [email protected](Term completed April 2010)

Vice PresidentBrian D. Zelickson, [email protected](Term completed April 2010)

Brian D. Zelickson, M.D.

R. Rox Anderson, M.D.



President-ElectE. Duco Jansen, [email protected](Term completed April 2010)

Past PresidentBrian S. Biesman, [email protected](Term completed April 2010)

Brian S. Biesman, M.D.

E. Duco Jansen, Ph.D.




SecretaryJ. Stuart Nelson, M.D., [email protected](Term completed April 2012)

TreasurerGeorge J. Hruza, M.D., [email protected] (Term completed April 2011)

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

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




Richard O. Gregory, M.D.

HistorianRichard O. Gregory, [email protected]@earthlink.net(Term completed April 2012)


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 ScienceJuanita J. Anders, [email protected](Term completed April 2011)

Basic ScienceNathaniel M. Fried, [email protected](Term completed April 2010)

Industrial/MarketingRobert E. Grove, [email protected](Term completed April 2011)

Industrial/R&DKathleen McMillan, [email protected](Term completed April 2010)


Biomedical EngineeringGuillermo Aguilar, [email protected](Term completed April 2011)

Laser SafetyRonald Waynant, [email protected](Term completed April 2010)

Laser MedicineMelanie C. Grossman, [email protected](Term completed April 2010)

Laser MedicineRobert A. Weiss, [email protected](Term completed April 2012)


Laser SurgeryKaren M. Joos, M.D., [email protected](Term completed April 2010)

Laser SurgeryElizabeth L. Tanzi, [email protected]

(Term completed April 2012)

Laser SurgeryJason N. Pozner, [email protected](Term completed April 2012)

Nursing/Allied HealthPatricia A. Owens, [email protected](Term completed April 2011)

Other Leadership PositionsDirector of Continuing Medical EducationRaymond J. Lanzafame, M.D., [email protected](Term completed April 2012)

Director of SafetyDavid H. Sliney, [email protected](Term completed April 2010)

Legal AdvisorDavid J. Goldberg, M.D., [email protected](Term completed April 2010)

Editor-in-Chief, Lasers in Surgery and MedicineJ. Stuart Nelson, M.D., [email protected](Term completed April 2015)

Committees

• Audit

• Awards

• Constitution and Bylaws

• Education and Standards Innovations

• Electronic Communication and Publications

• Ethics and Conflict of Interest

• Government Liaison

• Human Resources

• International Affairs

• Investment

• Marketing and Public Relations

• Nominating

• Program and Education

• Research and Development

• Safety

• Silent Auction

If you are interested in participating on a Committee, please contact the ASLMS Central Office by November 1, 2009.

If you are interested in participating on a Committee, please contact the ASLMS Central Office by November 1, 2009.

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.

ACTIVITYPOINT VALUE

Attend Annual Conference 2.0

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

Other Activity Approved by the Board As determined

ASLMS Staff

ASLMS StaffExecutive DirectorDianne Dalsky - [email protected](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 DirectorKen Day, Ph.D. - [email protected](.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 StaffProgram and Services CoordinatorBarb Brown, CPS - [email protected](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 AssistantPaula Deffner - [email protected](.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 AssistantDiane Dodds - [email protected](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 StaffIndustry Relations SpecialistJane Frohm - [email protected](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 SpecialistCorri Marschall - [email protected](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 StaffCME/Conference CoordinatorMichelle Theiler - [email protected](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

2010 Board of Directors Nomination DeadlineSeptember 15, 2009

2010 Annual Conference Abstract and Travel Grant Deadline October 26, 2009

Upcoming Events / Deadlines

International Cooperating Society Application DeadlineFebruary 1, 2010July 1, 2010

2010 Research Grant DeadlineJanuary 11, 2010

2010 Dr. Horace Furumoto Innovations Professional Development Award DeadlineJanuary 31, 2010

Remember, this is your Society! Become an active member.

If you would like more information or are interested in serving on a Committee,

please contact the Central Office.

(715) [email protected]

Remember, this is your Society! Become an active member.

If you would like more information or are interested in serving on a Committee,

please contact the Central Office.

(715) [email protected]

Documents

New Member Orientation