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Annual Conference Objectives
2011 Annual Conference
Pre-Conference Courses: March 30-31, 2011
Annual Conference: April 1-3, 2011
Gaylord Texan TM Resort and Convention Center
Grapevine, TX
Educational Needs
The purpose of the ASLMS Annual Conference is to instruct in basic science and clinical aspects of laser surgery and
medicine by didactic lectures, panels, courses, and specialty specific lectures. The conference serves as an annual
clearinghouse for new light based technologies in medicine.
Designated Participants
Physicians attending the conference include dermatologists, plastic surgeons, otolaryngologists, urologists, general
surgeons, ophthalmologists, orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, neurosurgeons, cardiologists, cardiac surgeons,
oncologists, surgical oncologists as well as other physicians interested in laser technology. The conference is
organized so that whether a novice or an expert, the attendee will be provided with useful information. Physicians,
dentists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, nursing/allied health laser professionals, laser researchers, laser industry
representatives, students, residents, fellows, post-doctoral associates and governmental laser professionals will
share information on lasers including clinical and research uses.
Background Requirements
Individuals attending the Annual Conference are not required to have any particular background in laser medicine
and surgery.
Expected Learning Outcomes
All attendees will have exposure to basic science and clinical laser use in their particular field(s) of interest
through their attendance and participation in plenary sessions, focus sessions, specialty breakout sessions, and
clinical entity-based courses and panel sessions. In addition, the multispecialty nature of this conference, as well
as the spirit of disclosure among scientists and clinicians, provides cross-fertilization between specialties that often
leads to breakthroughs in medicine, and facilitates the ability of the participants to fill gaps in their knowledge
relative to these technologies and their applications. Specialty-specific courses provide exposure to information of
clinical and scientific importance to those practicing in the field. Other content, including but not limited to
courses and comprehensive educational activities such as the “Fundamentals of Lasers in Health Care" program will
provide educational tools and will measure the degree to which material has been learned through the use of
standardized testing methods. It is expected that participants in these activities will identify gaps in their
knowledge and performance and will use the knowledge gained to improve their clinical outcomes as a result of
their improved understanding of the best practices relative to patient treatment with these technologies and their
safe use.
Annual Conference Highlights
This conference will bring attendees up-to-date on the current understanding and theories of laser-tissue
interactions. Special panel sessions will be convened on the new laser applications, such as skin resurfacing and
pediatric treatment of lesions. This years’ conference will emphasize a multidisciplinary approach and integrated
physician/scientist efforts to solve clinical challenges. The conference will focus on the best international laser
research.
CORPORATE MISSION AND VISION STATEMENT
The mission of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery is to promote excellence in
patient care by advancing biomedical application of lasers and other related technologies worldwide.
The vision of the ASLMS is to be the world's preeminent resource for biomedical laser and other
related technologies, research, education, and clinical knowledge.
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