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ASLMS Mentorship Program Projects

Open Projects

  

Project Description

Status

 Research-Based Projects

 2.  Create a webinar / lecture of complications Open
28. Review the dangers of performing laser and device treatments by non-qualified individuals as opposed to board-certified and trained professionals Open
29. Standardized preoperative/intraoperative systemic pain management protocol for ablative resurfacing Open 
30. Review the treatment of nevoid hamartomas with laser and/or energy-based devices based on size, anatomic location, and skin type Open 
 36. Survey members on devices they use or own (a way to track industry trends and member purchasing) Open
 37. Use of regenerative medicine in aesthetics (besides hair restoration) - A review
Open
 38. A review of the use of PRF in tissue augmentation, and it's efficacy Open
 39. NEW! Simplified ANSI Guidelines - mentor with the Safety Awareness Committee Open
41. NEW! Serial Photos of Post-Laser Healing
Open

  

Project Description

Status

 Information-Based Projects

6.  Build up a series of videos or PowerPoint lectures on various procedures our members perform Open 
10. Create a set of videos geared at patients explaining the qualifications of a laser physician or midlevel supervised by physicians Open
11. 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  Open 
12. Organize a board review competition event to take place at ASLMS Open 
 13. Further develop networking with residents across the country Open
15.
Create a preceptorship with the LSM journal Open
17. 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.)  Open
18. Develop a networking program to connect residents, clinicians, and scientists to industry partners via networking events, meetings, etc. Open
 22. Create a monthly lecture series on lasers and devices for residents and fellows in training
Open
 24. Create a social media internship with the ASLMS organization
Open
 25. Create an ASLMS collaborative community with the FDA  Open
 26. Create a guide on the step-by-step Fellowship process and provide information on how to apply
Open
 27. Practice questions specific to the Board Exam: A way to incorporate with Instagram Lives
Open

You may also suggest a project of your own choice.

Projects in Process

 

Project Description

Status

Anticipated Completion

 Research-Based Projects

16. Development of a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) curriculum that can be implemented into residency, fellowship programs, or disseminated virtually In Process  TBD
Large single-center retrospective study of outcomes of laser-assisted drug delivery of keloids  In Process TBD
31. Review of facial/upper neck skin tightening and rejuvenation with non-ablative radiofrequency technologies
In Process December 2023
32. Update on clinical endpoints In Process TBD
34. Construct a review article on the current practices surrounding the use of laser and light-based technologies to treat post-burn hypertrophic scarring
In Process December 2023
35. Skin of Color – Clinical Trials and Research In Process October 2023
40. Laser Procedure Prep Protocols  In Process September 2024

 Information-Based Projects

 14. Create a guide on how to set up a laser / energy-based device practice In Process December 2023
* Skin of Color relating to survey distribution to ASLMS members and patients regarding utilization of resources and patient cosmetic needs
In Process April 2024
 * Lasers related to periocular laser treatment for dry eye or aesthetics In Process  TBD
 23. How to provide safe and effective treatment and procedures to patients with skin of color In Process May 2024

Mentee Suggested Project



Completed Projects

 

Project Description

Status

Presented

 Research-Based Projects

1. Create a guide on safety of laser and energy-based devices, masks, plume, etc.
Completed Access document
3. Survey dermatology students to highlight gaps in laser education to advocate for early trainer laser education platforms to benefit our early career members  Completed ASLMS 2021**
4. Write a primer on laser use in skin of color Completed Access document


5.

Write a primer on laser indications for each specialty to highlight all the various ways in which laser and light devices can be utilized Completed Access document 
(members only)
7. Write a primer on body contouring, skin tightening, vascular lasers, etc.  Completed Access document
 20. 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. Completed ASLMS 2022***
33. A review of the use of heat for laxity
Completed TBD
* Laser treatment of radiation tattoos and review of ASLMS New Beginnings Program Completed ASLMS 2021**
* Ocular complications associated with laser and light-based therapies - literature review and webinar/PowerPoint lecture Completed ASLMS 2021
Access presentation
* Retrospective review of lasers and energy-based devices in skin of color patients
Completed ASLMS 2022***

 Information-Based Projects

9. Create a board review book specifically for lasers/light energy devices for fast facts and mnemonics Completed Access document 
(members only)
19. 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) Completed ASLMS 2022***
*  Device Specific Checklists for Laser Safety Completed Access document

Mentee Suggested Project
** Abstract available in the ASLMS 2021 Abstracts issue of LSM
*** Abstract available in the ASLMS 2022 Abstracts issue of LSM


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