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ASLMS Mentorship Program Projects

Mentorship projects may be chosen from the list of board-directed initiatives below, or created by the mentee, and should benefit the ASLMS membership in some way. Project initiatives should reflect ASLMS’ mission and vision.

You may also suggest a project of your own choice.

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

Nursing/Allied Health Projects

Treatment Photography Standardization Protocol - Develop or refine a photography protocol to ensure consistent before/after images (standard backgrounds, lighting, angles) to support documentation, marketing, and legal protection

Reducing No-Show Rates in Medical Aesthetics - Analyze current scheduling practices and patient reminders, then test interventions (e.g., SMS reminders, deposits, educational touchpoints) to reduce missed appointments

Pain Control Protocols Across Modalities - Compare patient experiences across microneedling, RF, laser, and injectables using various pain management approaches (topicals, vibration, distraction), and build a best-practice guide

Treatment Stacking Protocols: What Works Best and Why? - Research outcomes and satisfaction with specific energy-based treatment stacks and create case-based recommendations.

Building Cross-Disciplinary Protocols with Dermatology or Plastic Surgery - Develop pre/post-treatment protocols collaboratively for shared patients (e.g., lasers post-bleph, fillers post-rhino)

Improving the Aesthetic Consultation Process - Map and analyze the current consult workflow; test new scripting, visual aids, or digital forms to improve conversion and education

Diversity in Skin Typing and Treatment Planning - Audit Fitzpatrick-based protocols and build a more inclusive guide for assessing and treating patients with diverse skin tones safely

Laser Safety Officer Mentorship - While working with lasers, assist with documentation audits, signage, eyewear protocols, and beam path safety to build real compliance readiness

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)

Simplified ANSI Guidelines - mentor with the Safety Awareness Committee

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

* Mentee Suggested Project

Completed Projects

Research-Based Projects

Simplified ANSI Guidelines - mentor with the Safety Awareness Committee
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Create a guide on safety of laser and energy-based devices, masks, plume, etc.
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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
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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
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Construct a review article on the current practices surrounding the use of laser and light-based technologies to treat post-burn hypertrophic scarring
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* 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
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* Mentee Suggested Project

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