Membership

ASLMS is the world's largest professional organization dedicated to promoting excellence in patient care by advancing laser applications and related technologies. Many members believe the professional growth and networking opportunities available through the society are invaluable.

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Kristen M. Kelly, MD
Women in Energy-Based Devices Committee Chair

Dr. Kristen Kelly reflects on ASLMS and the mentorship she received

I attended my first ASLMS meeting in San Diego in 1998. I presented a multi-center study in the Cutaneous session. At the time, the audience seemed quite large. Ken Arndt and Jeff Dover were running the session and helped me feel welcome on the podium. My mentor for the project was J. Stuart Nelson and working on this project allowed me to work with other prominent laser surgeons including Gary Lask and Roy Geronemus. I loved the meeting and the science that was presented. I made sure to ask questions and to attend the events so I could interact with some of the leadership. Each year after 1998, I became a little more involved in the Society until last year when I had the honor of serving as the Society president. The ASLMS has given me many opportunities and has provided me mentors and colleagues that I consult throughout the year. My career would not be the same without the ASLMS.

Application Details

• The application deadline is the 15th of each month for review by the Vice President. Upon acceptance, the membership is effective the 1st of the following month.
• Electronic applications are preferred and should be completed using Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox web browsers.
• If you apply online, you will be prompted to establish an account prior to submitting the membership application.
• Please complete all parts of the application.  Fill in "None" or "Inapplicable" when appropriate. Use the "Submit by E-mail" button on online applications.  Applications sent via fax and mail are acceptable.
• All properly filed applications will be reviewed and evaluated by the Vice President. The Vice President will either approve each application or refer it to the Board of Directors for consideration.
• If the Board of Directors denies membership to an applicant, or if the membership is approved in a class other than the class applied for, the applicant may request that the Board of Directors reconsider its decision in the manner set forth in the Board Policies.
• After your application has been reviewed and approved by the ASLMS Vice President, you will be sent a new member letter and membership certificate.
• All applicants for membership and all members in the Society, as a condition of their application and as a continuing condition of membership, waive the right to make any claim, file any suit or take any legal action against the Society, its agents, members, officers, directors and committees, as described in the membership application and the Board policies.
• The Society does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or sexual orientation in any aspect of its operations, including, but not limited to, the provision of services, membership on the Society’s governing board or committees, and attendance at or participation in the Society’s programs, grant selection, meetings, and events.

Membership Categories and Rates

Standard Membership

Associate – Any scientist, engineer, physician, other health care professional, or any individual who is qualified and duly licensed to engage in independent clinical practice and is qualified and recognized in his or her respective field. Or, any individual who is recognized as being significantly involved with the laser industry.

• $310 (U.S.) - Physician/Industry
• $165 (U.S.) - Scientist
• $120 (U.S.) - Nursing/Allied Health

NOTE - To encourage membership in lower income economies where the dues level may inhibit people from joining, ASLMS now offers individuals residing in countries defined by the World Bank as low income or lower- middle income  economies a reduction in dues. Dues rates are indicated on the online application.

Early Career Membership

2nd Year Post Graduate – If you have completed your training in the last two years.

• $207 (U.S.) - Physician/Industry
• $110 (U.S.) - Scientist
• $80 (U.S.) - Nursing/Allied Health

1st Year Post Graduate – If you have completed your training in the last year.

• $103 (U.S.) - Physician/Industry
• $55 (U.S.) - Scientist
• $40 (U.S.) - Nursing/Allied Health

Graduate Student – Any scientist, engineer, physician, or health care professional who has earned a bachelor’s degree, and is pursuing further education in science, engineering, biology, medicine, surgery or other related discipline.

• FREE

Undergraduate Student – Any student who is seeking an undergraduate degree at an accredited educational institution. This class is non-voting.

• FREE

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