The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION CREDIT
The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CE Contact Hours:
4.2
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
This offering by the ASLMS, in conjunction with Professional Medical Education Association is accredited for 4.2 contact hours. Professional Medical Education Association is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 12386. Note: Most State Boards of Nursing accept another State Board’s approval for granting credits. Check with the Board of Nursing in your state for clarification. Certificates of Attendance will be provided.
You will receive a statement of CE contact hours after the Annual Conference.
Co-Directors:
Kristen M. Kelly, M.D., Thomas E. Rohrer, M.D.
Faculty:
R. Rox Anderson, M.D., Kenneth A. Arndt, M.D., Melissa A. Bogle, M.D., Bernard Choi, Ph.D., Christine C. Dierickx, M.D., Roy G. Geronemus, M.D., Arielle N.B. Kauvar, M.D., Suzanne L. Kilmer, M.D., J. Stuart Nelson, M.D., Ph.D., Elizabeth L. Tanzi, M.D., Robert A. Weiss, M.D.
Objectives:
Educational Needs
The course is designed to enhance the participant’s understanding of lasers and light sources in the treatment of vascular lesions.
Participants
The course is designed for dermatologists, plastic surgeons, vascular surgeons, and all physicians performing cutaneous laser surgery or treating vascular abnormalities.
Background Requirements
Attendees should have some knowledge of laser physics, tissue interaction and the practical use of vascular devices.
This course will enhance the participants understanding of lasers and non-coherent light sources in the treatment of vascular abnormalities and telangiectasias and will increase knowledge about light based treatment approaches to unwanted vascular lesions. Attendees will be informed about current research related to development and enhancement of light based treatment of vascular lesions.
Program Schedule:
1:30 pm – 1:34 pm
Discussion and Pre-Test – Kristen M. Kelly, Thomas E. Rohrer, M.D.
1:35 pm – 1:49 pm
Understanding Laser and Light Treatments of Vascular Lesions – Thomas E. Rohrer, M.D.
1:50 pm – 1:59 pm
The Importance of Cooling – Melissa A. Bogle, M.D.
2:00 pm – 2:14 pm
Use of Alexandrite Lasers for Treatment of Vascular Lesions – Suzanne L. Kilmer, M.D.
2:15 pm – 2:29 pm
Treatment of Facial Telangiectases - Kenneth A. Arndt, M.D.
2:30 pm – 2:44 pm
Complications - Roy G. Geronemus, M.D.
2:45 pm – 2:59 pm
Questions for First Half of Faculty
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Break
3:30 pm – 3:44 pm
Treatment of Leg Telangiectases – Robert A. Weiss, M.D.
3:45 pm – 3:59 pm
Treatment of Port Wine Stains and Hemangiomas – Kristen M. Kelly, M.D.
4:00 pm – 4:09 pm
How I Approach my Vascular Lesion Patient - Christine C. Dierickx, M.D.
4:10 pm – 4:19 pm
How I Approach my Vascular Lesion Patient - Arielle N.B. Kauvar, M.D.
4:20 pm – 4:29 pm
Update of Vascular Lesion Treatment Research - Bernard Choi, Ph.D.
4:30 pm – 5:14 pm
Panel Discussion of Case Presentations: R. Rox Anderson, M.D., J. Stuart Nelson, M.D., Ph.D., Elizabeth L. Tanzi, M.D.
5:15 pm – 5:30 pm
Conclusion and Post-Test – Kristen M. Kelly, M.D., Thomas E. Rohrer, M.D.
