Transcript 2004 - American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery 30
th
Anniversary
Charter Members
David B. Apfelberg, M.D.
Billie L. Aronoff, M.D.
Kenneth A. Arndt, M.D.
Alfonso E. Barnes, M.D.
Michael W. Berns, Ph.D.
Milton Birnbaum, Ph.D.
Professor Stephen G. Bown J. Thomas Brown, M.D.
Sidney S. Charschan, Ph.D.
Peter DeMarco, M.D.
Ellet H. Drake, M.D.
James P. Fidler, M.D.
John C. Fisher, Sc.D.
John A. Goldman, M.D.
Roger J. Guidi Lovic W. Hobby, M.D.
Geza J. Jako, M.D.
James J. Johnson Isaac Kaplan, M.D.
Harvey Lash, M.D.
Morton R. Maser, M.D.
Elizabeth I. McBurney, M.D.
Erich C. Muehlenbeck, M.D.
H. Carlton Newman, D.V.M.
Charter Members
Professor Kaare J. Nygaard Robert H. Ossoff, D.M.D., M.D.
John A. Parrish, M.D.
Gholam A. Peyman, M.D.
Thomas G. Polanyi, Ph.D.
John L. Ratz, M.D.
David J. Russin, M.D.
Bruce M. Saal, M.D.
David H. Sliney, Ph.D.
Lars Othar Svaasand, Ph.D.
Professor Wilhelm Waidelich Robert A. Wallace Robert Marshall Wilson, Ph.D.
Myron L. Wolbarsht, Ph.D.
Bruce Younger, M.D.
Walter O. Zuschke, M.D.
30
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•ASLMS Co-Founders: Dr. Leon Goldman and Dr. Ellet Drake •Organizational meeting held in San Diego – 173 attended •Bylaws created •LSM adopted as ASLMS publication co-edited by Dr. Billie Aronoff and Dr. Eugene Friedman •Total membership – 150
1981
Leon Goldman, M.D. Ellet Drake, M.D.
ASLMS Co-Founder ASLMS Co-Founder
Leon Goldman, M.D.
30 30 Anniversary
1982
1981-1982 President Leon Goldman, M.D.
2 nd Annual Conference Marriott’s Hilton Head Resort Hilton Head Island, SC Conference Attendance - 252
30 30 Anniversary
1982
•William B. Mark Memorial Award established – First recipient: Dr. Leon Goldman •Dr. Leon Goldman served as original Newsletter editor •1 st nurse applied for membership •Total membership – 207 William B. Mark Caroline S. Mark (Provided Seed Money Necessary to Establish ASLMS)
Fairmont Hotel – New Orleans
30 30 Anniversary
Joseph H. Bellina, M.D.
1983
1982-1983 President Joseph H. Bellina, M.D.
3 rd Annual Conference Fairmont Hotel New Orleans, LA Conference Attendance - 294
30 30 Anniversary
1983
•First Standards of Training and Practice document drafted and approved by the Board •“Member” category created •Industry Board seat created •Section Chair positions created •Total membership – 402 Joseph H. Bellina, M.D.
Scientific Session
30 30 Anniversary
1984
Michael Berns, Ph.D. (left); Caroline Mark (center); John Dixon, M.D. (right) 1983-1984 President John A. Dixon, M.D.
4 th Annual Conference Hotel Utah Salt Lake City, UT Conference Attendance - 579
30 30 Anniversary
1984
•Abstracts published in LSM •Central Office purchased first computer for office •ASLMS logo registered and trademarked •Board approved funding of travel grants •Board approved summer student research grant program •Total membership – 518 Robert Ossoff, M.D., D.M.D. (left); Geza Jako, M.D. (center); Ellet Drake, M.D.(right) Ellet Drake, M.D. (left); Caroline Mark (right)
Hugh Beckman, M.D.
30 30 Anniversary
1985
1984-1985 President Hugh Beckman, M.D.
5 th Annual Conference Sheraton Twin Towers Orlando, FL Conference Attendance - 666
30 30 Anniversary
1985
•ASLMS recognized by AMA as a medical organization •ASLMS Board decided to form a panel to open lines of communication with FDA •Total membership – 705 Exhibit Hall
Geza J. Jako, M.D.
30 30 Anniversary
1986
1985-1986 President Geza J. Jako, M.D.
6 th Annual Conference The Westin Hotel Boston, MA Conference Attendance - 966 The Westin Hotel - Boston, MA
30 30 Anniversary
1986
•Subscription to LSM included as membership benefit •ASLMS approved by ACCME to grant CME credits •Code of Ethics approved by Board •Tom Brunner appointed as Treasurer •Total membership – 1026 Posters (left to right) Jim Johnson; Kenneth Arndt, M.D.; Geza Jako, M.D.; Leon Goldman, M.D.; Ellet Drake, M.D.
Hyatt Regency – San Francisco, CA
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Kenneth A. Arndt, M.D.
1987
1986-1987 President Kenneth A. Arndt, M.D.
7 th Annual Conference Hyatt Regency Embarcadero Center San Francisco, CA Conference Attendance - 1067
30 30 Anniversary
1987
•Dr. Carmen Puliafito appointed as LSM Editor-in-Chief •Specialty issues of LSM published •ASLMS published first biophysics course book •Total membership – 1196 Carmen Puliafito, M.D.
(left to right) Leon Goldman, M.D.; Kenneth Arndt, M.D.; Michael Berns, Ph.D.; Geza Jako, M.D.
Fairmont Hotel – Dallas, TX
30 30 Anniversary
1988
1987-1988 President Michael W. Berns, Ph.D.
8 th Annual Conference Fairmont Hotel Dallas, TX Michael W. Berns, Ph.D.
Conference Attendance - 1051
30 30 Anniversary
1988
•ASLMS has members from 20 foreign countries •Board decided to discontinue requirement of endorsements for membership applications •Total membership – 1410 Billie Aronoff, M.D. (left); John Parrish, M.D. (right) (left to right) Tom Brunner; Michael Berns, Ph.D.; John Parrish, M.D.; David Apfelberg, M.D.; Kenneth Arndt, M.D.; Ellet Drake, M.D.
Hyatt Regency Crystal City – Arlington, VA
30 30 Anniversary
John A. Parrish, M.D.
1989
1988-1989 President John A. Parrish, M.D.
9 th Annual Conference Hyatt Regency Crystal City Arlington, VA Conference Attendance - 956
30 30 Anniversary
1989
•Nursing Section recognized as a Division of ASLMS •Nursing/Allied Health Board Seat created •Administrative Regulations created •Dr. Marvin P. Fried appointed as first CME Director •Total membership – 1545 Marvin P. Fried, M.D
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Scientific Session
Robert H. Ossoff, M.D., D.M.D.
30 30 Anniversary
1990
1989-1990 President Robert H. Ossoff, M.D., D.M.D.
10 th Annual Conference Gaylord Opryland Resort Nashville, TN Conference Attendance - 1039 Gaylord Opryland Resort - Nashville, TN
30 30 Anniversary
1990
•Board created “Directorships” (CME and Socioeconomic Affairs) •“Physician Member” category created •ASLMS applied for seat with the AMA •Total membership – 1679 Robert Ossoff, M.D., D.M.D.
ASLMS Board of Directors
David B. Apfelberg, M.D.
30 30 Anniversary
1991
1990-1991 President David B. Apfelberg, M.D.
11 th Annual Conference Sheraton Harbor Island Hotel San Diego, CA Conference Attendance - 1211 Sheraton Harbor Island Hotel – San Diego, CA
30 30 Anniversary
1991
•Nursing/Allied Health Excellence Award established – First recipient: Ms. Sue Huether •Student Resident Awards established •First FDA workshop was held at Annual Conference •Total membership – 1857 U.S. Navy Color Guard Joel Noe, M.D.
30 30 Anniversary
Michael S. Baggish, M.D.
1992
1991-1992 President Michael S. Baggish, M.D.
12 th Annual Conference Buena Vista Palace Lake Buena Vista, FL Conference Attendance - 1123 Buena Vista Palace – Lake Buena Vista, FL
30 30 Anniversary
1992
•“Life Member” category created •Best Awards established •Total membership – 1878 Michael Baggish, M.D. (left); Leonard Cerullo, M.D. (right) Group function at Annual Conference “Swamp Party”
New Orleans Marriott – New Orleans, LA
30 30 Anniversary
Leonard J. Cerullo, M.D.
1993
1992-1993 President Leonard J. Cerullo, M.D.
13 th Annual Conference New Orleans Marriott New Orleans, LA Conference Attendance - 1049
30 30 Anniversary
1993
•Dr. Goldman organized “Laser Art” exhibit at Annual Conference •Ms. Caroline Mark became “Honorary Fellow” •Student Member category created •Total membership – 1903 Leon Goldman, M.D.
Penny Smalley, R.N., C.M.L.S.O.
Ronald G. Wheeland, M.D.
30 30 Anniversary
1994
1993-1994 President Ronald G. Wheeland, M.D.
14 th Annual Conference The Westin Harbour Castle Toronto, Ontario, Canada Conference Attendance - 966 The Westin Harbour Castle – Toronto, Ontario, Canada
30 30 Anniversary
1994
•Dr. Ellet Drake retired as Secretary and assumed role as Historian •Dr. Richard O. Gregory appointed Secretary •Ellet H. Drake Lectureship Award established •Member-Get-A-Member program initiated •Total membership – 2066 Richard O. Gregory, M.D.
Ronald Wheeland, M.D.(left); Ellet Drake, M.D. (right)
Carmen A. Puliafito, M.D.
30 30 Anniversary
1995
1994-1995 President Carmen A. Puliafito, M.D.
15 th Annual Conference Sheraton Harbor Island Hotel San Diego, CA Conference Attendance - 952 Sheraton Harbor Island Hotel – San Diego, CA
30 30 Anniversary
1995
•Dr. Robert Ossoff appointed as LSM Editor-in-Chief for a 5 year term •Dr. John A. Parrish received first annual Ellet H. Drake Lectureship Award •Total membership – 2651 Robert Ossoff, M.D., D.M.D.
Joop Grevelink, M.D., Ph.D.
Raymond J. Lanzafame, M.D., M.B.A.
30 30 Anniversary
1996
1995-1996 President Raymond J. Lanzafame, M.D., M.B.A.
16 th Annual Conference Disney’s Contemporary Resort Orlando, FL Conference Attendance - 915 Disney’s Contemporary Resort – Orlando, FL
30 30 Anniversary
1996
•Board created “International Affairs” committee •Increased frequency of Board meetings from two to four •Total membership – 3090 Thomas Brunner Raymond Lanzafame, M.D., M.B.A. (left); David Goldberg, M.D., J.D. (right)
James A. Duncavage, M.D.
30 30 Anniversary
1997
1996-1997 President James A. Duncavage, M.D.
17 th Annual Conference The Pointe Hilton Resort on South Mountain Phoenix, AZ Conference Attendance - 1198 The Pointe Hilton Resort on South Mountain – Phoenix, AZ
30 30 Anniversary
1997
•ASLMS Web site created •Total membership – 3200 R. Rox Anderson, M.D.
Best Student Award recipients
David J. Goldberg, M.D., J.D.
30 30 Anniversary
1998
1997-1998 President David J. Goldberg, M.D., J.D.
18 th Annual Conference The Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina San Diego, CA Conference Attendance - 1272 The Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina – San Diego, CA
30 30 Anniversary
1998
•Dr. David Goldberg appointed as first Legal Advisor •Dr. William Owen appointed as first Safety Director •Leon Goldman Memorial Award established •Total membership – 3151 Poster Display George Abela, M.D., M.B.A.
Bryan P. Shumaker, M.D.
30 30 Anniversary
1999
1998-1999 President Bryan P. Shumaker, M.D.
19 th Annual Conference Buena Vista Palace Lake Buena Vista, FL Conference Attendance - 1140 Buena Vista Palace – Lake Buena Vista, FL
30 30 Anniversary
1999
•ASLMS Web site redesigned and personalized member Web pages offered to members •Point system for Fellow status implemented •Dr. David Goldberg received first annual Leon Goldman Memorial Award •Total membership – 3215 Bryan Shumaker, M.D. (left); Patti Owens, R.N., M.H.A, C.M.L.S.O. (right) Michael Kavic, M.D. (left); William Owen, M.D. (center); Richard Gregory, M.D. (right)
Marvin P. Fried, M.D
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30 30 Anniversary
2000
1999-2000 President Marvin P. Fried, M.D.
20 th Annual Conference Reno Hilton Reno, NV Conference Attendance - 1122 Reno Hilton – Reno, NV
30 30 Anniversary
2000
•$15,000 Research Grant established •Strategic Planning retreat held in San Diego •A. Ward Ford endowment given to ASLMS •Dr. Raymond Lanzafame appointed as CME Director •Total membership – 3025 Raymond J. Lanzafame, M.D., M.B.A.
Dale Goodwin McMeekin, R.N. (left); Marvin Fried , M.D.(right)
Richard E. Fitzpatrick, M.D.
Richard E. Fitzpatrick, M.D.
30 30 Anniversary
2001
2000-2001 President Richard E. Fitzpatrick, M.D.
21 st Annual Conference Hyatt Regency New Orleans New Orleans, LA Conference Attendance - 1238 Hyatt Regency New Orleans – New Orleans, LA
30 30 Anniversary
2001
•Online abstract submission system •Membership certificate updated •Board approved development of first online journal,
LaserExpress
•United States Air Force Office of Scientific Research and Whitaker Foundation funds ASLMS Travel Grants •Best Clinical Nursing/Allied Health Award established •Total membership – 3050 •Conference attendance - 1238 Richard Fitzpatrick, M.D. (left); Brian Wong, M.D., Ph.D. (right) Isaac Kaplan, M.D.
Hyatt Regency Atlanta – Atlanta, GA
30 30 Anniversary
J. Stuart Nelson, M.D., Ph.D.
2002
2001-2002 President J. Stuart Nelson, M.D., Ph.D.
22 nd Annual Conference Atlanta Hyatt Regency Atlanta, GA Conference Attendance - 1301
30 30 Anniversary
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LaserExpress
created online journal
2002
•ASLMS Web site redesigned •ASLMS offers first online voting for leadership positions •Total membership – 3224 Joseph Walsh, Jr., Ph.D.
J. Stuart Nelson, M.D., Ph.D. (left); Henry H.L. Chan , M.D. (right)
Suzanne L. Kilmer, M.D.
30 30 Anniversary
2003
2002-2003 President Suzanne L. Kilmer, M.D.
23 rd Annual Conference Anaheim Hilton Anaheim, CA Conference Attendance - 1375 Anaheim Hilton - Anaheim, CA
30 30 Anniversary
2003
•Joint International ASLMS/BMLA/ ELA meeting held in Edinburgh, Scotland •Total membership – 3298 ASLMS Members in attendance at Scotland meeting
Joseph Walsh, Jr., Ph.D.
30 30 Anniversary
2004
2003-2004 President Joseph T. Walsh, Jr., Ph.D.
24 th Annual Conference Hyatt Regency Dallas, TX Conference Attendance - 1603 Hyatt Regency – Dallas, TX
30 30 Anniversary
2004
•“Investment” committee created •ASLMS hires firm to manage investments •“Marketing and Public Relations” committee created •Total membership – 3434 Milton Waner, M.D. and his band “Arrhythmia” played for an evening ASLMS function.
Joseph Walsh, Jr., Ph.D.
Jerome M. Garden, M.D.
30 30 Anniversary
2005
2004-2005 President Jerome M. Garden, M.D.
25 th Annual Conference Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Lake Buena Vista, FL Conference Attendance - 1815 Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort - Lake Buena Vista, FL
30 30 Anniversary
2005
•Dr. J. Stuart Nelson appointed as LSM Editor-in-Chief •ASLMS celebrates 25 years •Strategic Planning retreat held in New York •Total membership – 3635 J. Stuart Nelson, M.D., Ph.D.
Roy Geronemus, M.D. (left); Jerome Garden , M.D. (right) Greg Absten (left); Judy Chamberlain, R.N. (right)
Roy G. Geronemus, M.D.
30 30 Anniversary
2006
2005-2006 President Roy G. Geronemus, M.D.
26 th Annual Conference Sheraton Boston Hotel Boston, MA Conference Attendance - 2360 Sheraton Boston Hotel – Boston, MA
30 30 Anniversary
2006
•First Annual Silent auction established under the leadership of Dr. Roy Geronemus •ASLMS Industry Advisory Council established •Bylaw amendment to limit term of office of the Secretary and Treasurer to two consecutive three-year terms •Total membership – 3741 Silent Auction Roy Geronemus, M.D. (left); E. Victor Ross, M.D. (right)
A. Jay Burns, M.D.
30 30 Anniversary
2007
2006-2007 President A. Jay Burns, M.D.
27 th Annual Conference Gaylord Texan Resort Grapevine, TX Conference Attendance - 2369 Gaylord Texan Resort – Grapevine, TX
30 30 Anniversary
2007
•A SLMS members allowed to use Society’s name and logo for advertising •Research grant program awarded $326,298 •Research Fund Contributor Categories established for Members •Online Physician Locator Service •New Product Application section added to Web site •Total membership – 4177 A. Jay Burns, M.D.
Kristen M. Kelly, M.D.
E. Victor Ross, M.D.
30 30 Anniversary
2008
2007-2008 President E. Victor Ross, M.D.
28 th Annual Conference Gaylord Palms Resort Kissimmee, FL Conference Attendance - 2535 Gaylord Palms Resort – Kissimmee, FL
30 30 Anniversary
2008
•ePoster program developed •Dr. George J. Hruza appointed Treasurer •Dr. Horace Furumoto Innovations Professional Development Award established •First Fundamentals of Lasers in Health Care course and Knowledge-Based Exam •First regional Fundamentals of Lasers in Health Care course held in California •Total membership – 4396 Dr. Horace Furumoto George J. Hruza, M.D., M.B.A.
Brian S. Biesman, M.D.
30 30 Anniversary
2009
2008-2009 President Brian S. Biesman, M.D.
29 th Annual Conference Gaylord National Resort National Harbor, MD Conference Attendance - 1801 Gaylord National Resort – National Harbor, MD
30 30 Anniversary
2009
•Strategic Planning retreat in Chicago •Online study guide developed for Fundamentals course attendees •In-house online abstract, travel grant, and COI disclosure programs developed •In-house member database management system upgraded •LSM Impact Factor reaches record high of 3.539 (31% increase over our 2007 all-time high of 2.700
•Total membership – TBA Brian Biesman, M.D. (left); J. Stuart Nelson, M.D. (right) Brian Biesman, M.D. (left); David Verebelyi, M.D. (right)
R. Rox Anderson, M.D.
30 30 Anniversary
2010
2009-2010 President R. Rox Anderson, M.D.
30 th Annual Conference Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel and Convention Center Phoenix, AZ Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel – Phoenix, AZ
30 30 Anniversary
Charles H. Townes, Ph.D.
30 th ASLMS Annual Conference Special Award Recipient
Dr. Charles H. Townes
Friday, April 16, 2010 10:50 am – 11:19 am North Hall C – Phoenix Convention Center Dr. Charles H. Townes, father of lasers, Nobel Laureate and a professor of physics at the University of California Berkeley, will be honored in person at our 30 th Annual Conference. Dr. Townes first demonstrated the maser in 1954, and later published the theoretical principles of the laser.
On the 50th anniversary of the operation of the laser, ASLMS is proud to honor Dr. Townes.
30 30 Anniversary
30 th ASLMS Annual Conference Keynote Speaker
Dr. Howard Schlossberg
Saturday, April 17, 2010 10:50 am – 11:30 am North Hall C – Phoenix Convention Center Howard Schlossberg, Ph.D.
Dr. Howard Schlossberg, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research's program manager for optical sciences, is a world leader in the development of laser technologies with both military and civilian applications. Dr. Schlossberg embodies the interdisciplinary spirit of ASLMS in his superb ability to couple Air Force research efforts with university, industry, and government programs.
ASLMS celebrates 30 years!
Upcoming activities:
•Online education •Member forum •Enhanced Web site
30 30 Anniversary
Leon Goldman, M.D.
30
th
Anniversary ASLMS Member?
Why Should I Join?
• Respected Medical Journal,
Lasers in Surgery and Medicine
• Worldwide Networking • Multidisciplinary Knowledge • Member Newsletter / Web site • Member Forum • Research Grants • Advocacy/Self Regulation • And much more…
30
th
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Three Easy Steps to Apply for Membership
• Visit www.aslms.org
• Click on join ASLMS icon • Complete the online application.
30 30 Anniversary
R. Rox Anderson, M.D.
“ After 50 years, laser and energy based treatment is still in its infancy.
ASLMS is the leading medical Society in this field, and the only one that is truly multi disciplinary.
We are a rainbow group of groups, with much to teach and learn from each other.
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R. Rox Anderson, M.D.
ASLMS President
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