Program Features
The ASLMS Annual Conference promises to be an outstanding learning and networking opportunity that will allow you to stay on top of all the latest research findings and most useful clinical pearls! The dramatic surge in research and development in the field will be presented in the form of abstracts, clinical application courses, controversy sessions, and cutting edge sessions. See how the latest ground-breaking research, techniques and tips can be employed in your discipline.
Abstract Sessions
As the world’s preeminent gathering of professionals in the field of lasers and other energy-based technologies, the ASLMS Annual Conference is the ideal venue for clinicians, scientists, students, residents and early career scientists to present research to a global audience. Approximately 70% of first-deadline submitted abstracts are selected for oral presentations each year. Abstracts are also published in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, the internationally renowned journal of ASLMS.
Abstract Categories for 2019
- Clinical Applications - Cutaneous
- Clinical Applications - Gynecologic / Women's Health
- Clinical Applications - Multi-Specialty
- Basic Science and Translational Research
- Nursing/Allied Health
- ePoster only
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Courses, Workshops & Sessions
Specialty sessions, which deal in detail with specific areas of laser and other energy-based applications, comprise the other major part of the program. Attendees are free to attend the specialty breakout sessions and individual lectures of their choice, to develop individualized programs suiting their particular needs and interests. CME credits and CE contact hours are available. ASLMS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Educational Grants
Educational grants are available for medical students, residents, undergraduate students, interns, and fellows-in-training doing patient oriented research and graduate students and post-doctoral fellows currently involved full-time in biomedical laser research with accompanying accepted abstract. Learn More
View the 2019 Educational Grant Recipients.
ePosters
ePosters allow investigators the opportunity to communicate their data in a clear, concise digital format. ePoster viewing stations will be located in the Exhibit Hall. CME credits are offered for viewing ePosters. Learn More
Just for you!
Following are program highlights for various areas of interest. Customize your schedule to fit your needs. See the Program-at-a-Glance for details.
Women's Health
- NEW Introduction to Energy-Based Applications for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) (full-day)
- Devices in Women's Genitourinary Health: Scientific Fundamentals
- Clinical Applications - Gynecologic/Women's Health Abstract Sessions
- Tech Connect (non-CME Session)
- Devices in Women's Genitourinary Health: Clinical Research and Current Trials
Early Career
- Fundamentals of Lasers for Dermatological Application (full day)
- NEW Introduction to Energy-Based Applications for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) (full-day)
- Nursing/Allied Health (full day)
- NEW How Do I Set Up My Office? EMR, Injectables, Devices...HELP!
- NEW Resident/Fellow Laser Learning Lab Roundtable
- Basic Mechanisms of Photobiomodulation
- ePoster Town Hall
- Welcome Reception and Early Career Networking
- Tech Connect (non-CME Session)
- Magic Wand: Lab to Clinic Problem Solving
- Early Career Clinical Pearls
Science and Research
- Basic Mechanisms of Photobiomodulation
- Devices in Women's Genitourinary Health: Scientific Fundamentals
- Treatments and Imaging for Skin Cancer
- Basic Science and Translational Research Abstract Sessions
- Clinical Applications - Multi-Specialty Abstract Sessions
- Devices in Women's Genitourinary Health: Clinical Research and Current Trials
- NEW Using Photobiomodulation in Diverse Clinical Applications
- Magic Wand: Lab to Clinic Problem Solving Special CME Session
- Cutting Edge: Laser and Skin
Practical Matters
- NEW How Do I Set Up My Office? EMR, Injectables, Devices...HELP!
- Enhancing Patient Experience
- NEW Optimizing Patient Outcomes: Laser Modality Selection and Clinical Endpoints
- NEW Special FDA Session: Historical Glance and Approval Process Overview
- Hanging Your Shingle: Practice Management Tips
- Tech Connect (non-CME Session)
- Laser Safety in the Practice Environment
- Early Career Clinical Pearls
Dermatologic Conditions
- Fundamentals of Lasers for Dermatological Application (full day)
- Treatment of Vascular Lesions
- Expert Treatment Approaches
- Cutaneous Medical Applications for Energy-Based Devices
- Laser-Assisted Drug Delivery
- Our Favorite Laser Pearls
- Early and Late Intervention for Scarring
- NEW Tattoo and Pigment: Treatments and Device Pros/Cons
- NEW How I Treat This: A Discussion of Challenging Cases in Pigment, Hair and Vascular Lesions
- NEW Skin of Color: Exploring Device and Treatment Options
- Treatments and Imaging for Skin Cancer
- Laser and Energy-Based Treatments for Leg Veins
- NEW Skin of Color: Managing Complications
- ESLD Special Meeting
- Tech Connect (non-CME Session)
- Cutting Edge: Laser and Skin
- Clinical Applications – Cutaneous Abstract Sessions
- Ask Me Anything (non-CME Session)
- EXPANDED Experts Video Session
Aesthetic Medicine
- Fundamentals of Lasers for Dermatological Application (full day)
- NEW How Do I Set Up My Office? EMR, Injectables, Devices...HELP!
- NEW RF Devices: What's the Buzz All About?
- NEW Integrating Topicals into Your Laser/Energy-Based Device Practice
- Resurfacing and Rejuvenation
- Optimizing Outcomes: Treatments and Techniques for Combining Injectables with Lasers and Energy-Based Devices
- NEW Avoiding Complications of Injectables and Energy-Based Devices
- Neck Rejuvenation
- Full Spectrum of Body Contouring
- Tech Connect (non-CME Session)
- Cutting Edge: Laser and Skin
- Clinical Applications – Cutaneous Abstract Session
- Ask Me Anything (non-CME Session)
- EXPANDED Experts Video Session