What’s New for 2012!

ASLMS is the leading medical Society in the field of laser and energy-based treatment, and the only one that is truly multidisciplinary.  We are a diverse organization, with much to teach and learn from each other.

Keynote Speaker - Story Musgrave was a part-time trauma surgeon during his 30 year astronaut career.  He has seven graduate degrees in math, computers, chemistry, medicine, physiology, literature and psychology.  He has been awarded 20 honorary doctorates.

Global and “Mini-Global” Registration Conference Packages includes conference registration plus either two or four courses, Tech Connect Non-CME session, and a complimentary lunch on Friday and Saturday (excludes Fundamentals, Nursing/Allied Health Course, and Luncheons).

Students/Post-Doc/Residents/Fellows receive a FREE conference registration and a 50% discount on select courses.

Active Military receive a 30% discount on conference registration and select courses.

Tech Connect Non-CME Session on Thursday evening, April 19, 2012, will feature 14 experts each discussing their personal procedural and device preference (brand names) for one of the following five clinical procedures: 1) Laser Hair Removal, 2) Treatment of Vascular Lesions, 3) Devices for Body Contouring, 4) Devices for Resurfacing/Rejuvenation, and 5) Devices for Facial and Neck Lifting and Tightening.

Medical Technology Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Clinical Success Course will address the unmet need to train physicians in proven business processes and planning protocols related to innovation and entrepreneurship.

Burns and Trauma Course will focus on laser parameters, treatment tips and pitfalls to help optimize patient scar treatment in your office.    The course will end with an enlightening talk on research and the future of scar treatment with laser therapy.

Breakout Session on Dentistry/Oral and Maxillofacial and Laryngeal Head and Neck Optical Diagnostics, Otolaryngology, ENT will be held in collaboration with Head and Neck Optical Diagnostics Society (HNODS).

Breakout Session on Photobiomodulation held in collaboration with the North American Association for Laser Therapy (NAALT) will present a forum showcasing clinical applications of photobiomodulation in various disciplines. The session will augment the photobiomodulation breakout sessions and provide an opportunity to expand on preclinical and basic research by providing state-of-the-art clinical applications and dialogue.

You Buying a Laser...Let Me Tell You How To Do It Luncheon is intended for clinicians using or intending to use expensive laser and energy technologies in their practice taking into account the intended patient population, nearby competition, marketing venues, available funds, and tax implications.

Top 10 Mistakes I Made in Start Ups Luncheon is intended for clinicians, engineers, residents, and graduate students – anyone who may be contemplating starting his or her own company. 

FREE - Student/Post-Doc/Resident Opportunities Session will include high quality, unbiased academic discussions on the development and application of laser and related technology.  The session will provide information on career progression, including the importance of publishing, how to find training fellowships, and research funding.