ASLMS Mentorship Program Projects

Open Projects

Research-Based Projects

• Review the dangers of performing laser and device treatments by non-qualified individuals as opposed to board-certified and trained professionals
• Review the treatment of nevoid hamartomas with laser and/or energy-based devices based on size, anatomic location, and skin type
• Use of regenerative medicine in aesthetics (besides hair restoration) - A review
• A review of the use of PRF in tissue augmentation and it's efficacy

Information-Based Projects

• Build up a series of videos or PowerPoint lectures on various procedures our members perform
• Create a set of videos geared at patients explaining the qualifications of a laser physician or midlevel supervised by physicians
• Build a webpage or living document on the ASLMS website that stores a comprehensive collection of the user manuals for all devices from all industry partners of ASLMS 
• Organize a board review competition event to take place at ASLMS
• Further develop networking with residents across the country
• Development of a virtual DEI series of educational videos that can be posted and disseminated virtually (include topics like diversifying your staff, diversifying your patient base, managing micro/macroaggressions in the workplace, connecting with patients of different backgrounds, diversifying your inner circle, diversity in research, etc.) 
• Develop a networking program to connect residents, clinicians, and scientists to industry partners via networking events, meetings, etc.
• Create a monthly lecture series on lasers and devices for residents and fellows in training
• Create a guide on the step-by-step Fellowship process and provide information on how to apply
• Practice questions specific to the Board Exam: a way to incorporate with Instagram Lives
  

Projects in Process

Research-Based Projects

• Development of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) curriculum that can be implemented into residency, fellowship programs, or disseminated virtually
• Large single-center retrospective study of outcomes of laser-assisted drug delivery of keloids 
• Standardized preoperative/intraoperative systemic pain management protocol for ablative resurfacing
• Review of facial/upper neck skin tightening and rejuvenation with non-ablative radiofrequency technologies
• Update on clinical endpoints
• Skin of Color – clinical trials and research
• Survey members on devices they use or own (a way to track industry trends and member purchasing)
  
• Laser procedure prep protocols 
• Serial photos of post-laser healing

Information-Based Projects

• Create a guide on how to set up a laser / energy-based device practice
• Skin of Color relating to survey distribution to ASLMS members and patients regarding utilization of resources and patient cosmetic needs
• Lasers related to periocular laser treatment for dry eye or aesthetics
• How to provide safe and effective treatment and procedures to patients with skin of color

Completed Projects

Research-Based Projects

• Simplified ANSI Guidelines - mentor with the Safety Awareness Committee | Access document (members only) 
• Create a guide on safety of laser and energy-based devices, masks, plume, etc. | Access document (members only)
• Create a webinar/lecture of complications | Access recorded webinar
• Survey dermatology students to highlight gaps in laser education to advocate for early trainer laser education platforms to benefit our early career members | Presented at ASLMS 2021 | Abstract available in the ASLMS 2021 Abstracts Issue of LSM
• Write a primer on laser use in skin of color | Access document (members only)
• Write a primer on laser indications for each specialty to highlight all the various ways in which laser and light devices can be utilized | Access document (members only)
• Write a primer on body contouring, skin tightening, vascular lasers, etc. 
  Access document (members only)
• Research projects pertaining to topics specific to skin of color. Examples include: research analyzing racial/ethnic backgrounds of patients undergoing cosmetic procedures to obtain data on aesthetic procedures stratified by race; literature review on device‑based treatment of post‑inflammatory hyperpigmentation | Presented at ASLMS 2022 | Abstract available in the ASLMS 2022 Abstracts Issue of LSM
• A review of the use of heat for laxity | Access document (members only)
• Construct a review article on the current practices surrounding the use of laser and light-based technologies to treat post-burn hypertrophic scarring | Access presentation(members only)
• Laser treatment of radiation tattoos and review of ASLMS New Beginnings Program | Presented at ASLMS 2021 | Abstract available in the ASLMS 2021 Abstracts Issue of LSM
• Ocular complications associated with laser and light-based therapies - literature review and webinar/PowerPoint lecture | Presented at ASLMS 2021 | Access presentation
• Retrospective review of lasers and energy-based devices in skin of color patients | Presented at ASLMS 2022 | Abstract available in the ASLMS 2022 Abstracts Issue of LSM

Information-Based Projects

• Create a board review book specifically for lasers/light energy devices for fast facts and mnemonics | Access document (members only)
• Development of a networking program (or preceptorship) to connect underrepresented residents and young clinicians to seasoned clinicians and scientists in the field of laser medicine (this could be a more formal networking program that entails more spelled-out guidelines, like monthly check‑ins, and meet‑ups at 1-2 meetings per year) | Presented at ASLMS 2022 | Abstract available in the ASLMS 2022 Abstracts Issue of LSM Device
• Specific Checklists for Laser Safety | Access document (members only)

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