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Access the recordings from this exciting recorded webinar series addressing some of the most challenging patient cases involving cutting-edge laser and energy-based technologies and procedures.
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Don't miss any of the great ASLMS 2025 plenary sessions, workshops, and abstracts! Content will be available until November 30, 2025
Don't miss any of the great ASLMS 2025 plenary sessions, workshops, and abstracts! Content will be available until November 30, 2025. (Content excluded from recordings includes: Fundamentals and Laser Safety: Core Principles for Clinical Applications pre‑conference course, Tech Connect, Emerging Technology: Device Demonstrations, ASLMS Business Meeting, Lunch and Learn Sessions, or Industry Presentations.) Note: All recordings are Non-CME.
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Master the Core Principles of Laser Safety and Clinical Applications The Fundamentals and Laser Safety: Core Principles for Clinical Applications On-Demand Course by ASLMS is designed to equip medical professionals with essential knowledge in laser technology, safety protocols, and clinical best practices. ✔ Gain a strong foundation in laser physics and safety standards ✔ Enhance confidence in laser-based procedures across medical specialties ✔ Learn from leading experts in laser medicine and surgery - enroll today! This session will cover the following topics: Basic Principles of Lasers and Related Technologies Laser for Tattoos and Pigmented Lesions Vascular Laser Treatment Laser Safety Non-Ablative Resurfacing and Skin Tightening Laser Treatment of Scars Laser-Assisted Drug Delivery Treatment Endpoints Laser Therapy for Follicular Appendages: Effective Solutions for Hair Removal and Acne Optimizing Outcomes: Combination Treatments Clinical Pearls for Treatment of Skin of Color Laser Complications Laser Pearls and Common Conditions
The course was recorded on April 23, 2025 at the ASLMS Annual Conference.
COURSE DATES:
- Launch Date: June 23, 2025
- Expiration Date: June 22, 2026
COURSE DIRECTORS: Kelly J. Stankiewicz, MD, FAAD; Patricia M. Richey, MD, FAAD, FACMS
FACULTY PANELISTS: Kelly J. Stankiewicz, MD, FAAD; Sungat K. Grewal, MD, FAAD; Zeina S. Tannous, MD; Fernanda H. Sakamoto, MD, PhD; Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PhD; Jill S. Waibel, MD; Merete Haedersdal, MD, PhD, DMSc; Molly Wanner, MD; Christine C. Dierickx, MD; Patricia M. Richey, MD, FAAD, FACMS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the activity, learners should be able to:
- Describe how to apply the principles of laser-tissue interactions.
- Explain how to choose the appropriate technology for the treatment of different medical conditions.
- Identify laser therapeutic and warning endpoints.
- Summarize best practices for using lasers.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
The target audience for this activity is those interested in the use of lasers for clinical applications including dermatologists, plastic surgeons, otolaryngologists, urologists, general surgeons, neurologists, neurosurgeons, cardiologists, oncologists, gynecologists, just to name a few. Laboratory researchers such as engineers, physicists, biologists, and chemists may also be interested in this activity.
PRESENTATIONS:
Basic Principles of Lasers and Related Technologies | Kelly J. Stankiewicz, MD, FAAD
Laser for Tattoos and Pigmented Lesions | Sungat K. Grewal, MD, FAAD (she/her/hers) – UCSF
Vascular Laser Treatment | Zeina S. Tannous, MD – Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine - Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon
Laser Safety | Fernanda H. Sakamoto, MD, PhD – Department of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School and Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital
Non-Ablative Resurfacing and Skin Tightening | Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PhD
Laser Treatment of Scars | Jill S. Waibel, MD (she/her/hers) – Miami Dermatology & Laser Institute, Miami, FL
Laser-Assisted Drug Delivery | Merete Haedersdal, MD, PhD, DMSc (she/her/hers) – Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg
Treatment Endpoints | Molly Wanner, MD – Massachusetts General Hospital
Laser Therapy for Follicular Appendages: Effective Solutions for Hair Removal and Acne | Christine C. Dierickx, MD – Skinperium
Optimizing Outcomes: Combination Treatments | Patricia M. Richey, MD, FAAD, FACMS
Clinical Pearls for Treatment of Skin of Color | Sungat K. Grewal, MD, FAAD (she/her/hers) – UCSF
Laser Complications | Patricia M. Richey, MD, FAAD, FACMS
Laser Pearls and Common Conditions | Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PhD
BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
Participants with a basic understanding of skin biology and physics will derive maximal benefit from the presentations, however, all meeting attendees are welcome to attend and contribute.
DISCLOSURES:
The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) adheres to the policies and guidelines, including the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE, set forth to providers by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), stating those activities where continuing education credits are awarded must be balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. All persons in a position to control the content of an accredited continuing education program provided by ASLMS are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company within the past 24 months. All financial relationships reported are identified as relevant and mitigated by ASLMS in accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE in advance of delivery of the activity to learners. The content of this activity was vetted by ASLMS to assure objectivity and that the activity is free of commercial bias. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated by ASLMS.
All planners and faculty for this educational activity, except for those listed below, have no financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
- Christine C. Dierickx, MD, discloses the following financial relationships: Consulting (e.g., advisory boards) Accure
- Merete Haedersdal, MD, PhD, DMSc, discloses the following financial relationships: Consultant - Procter & Gamble; Contracted Research - La Roche-Posay - L'Oreal, Leo Pharma, Venus Concept; Equipment - Cynosure-Lutronic, GME Medical; Research collaboration - Damae, Michelson Diagnostics; Honoraria – Galderma
- Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PhD, discloses the following financial relationships: Board of Director Blueberry Therapeutics; Consulting Fees (e.g., advisory boards) - AbbVie, Accure Acne, Blueberry Therapeutics, Cutera, Cytrellis, Lutronic, Organogenesis, Quthero; Medical Director - Lutronic; Stock Shareholder - AbbVie, Accure Acne, Anthem, AVAVA Medical, Beam Therapeutics, Blueberry Therapeutics, Crisper Therapeutics, Cutera, Editas, General Electric, Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Intellia, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, Pfizer, Procter & Gamble, Quthero, Regeneron Pharmaceutical, Revance, Unilever, Vertex, Viatris
- Fernanda H Sakamoto, MD, PhD, discloses the following financial relationships: Consulting (e.g., advisory boards) - Accure Acne, Inc., Beiersdorf; Owner/Co-Owner Founder/Co-Founder - Lightwater Bioscience ltd
- Jill S Waibel, MD, discloses the following financial relationships: Advisory Board - Cytrellis Biosystems; Clinical Trial - Candela; Consulting Fees - Allergan, Candela, Cytrellis Biosystems, Galderma, Loreal, Lumenis, Procter & Gamble, RegenX, Sciton, Skinceuticals, Solta, VivoSight; Contracted Research - Amgen, Bellamia, Bristol Meyers Squibb, Cytrellis Biosystems, Eli Lilly, Emblation, Galderma, Horizon, Incyte, Janssen/JNJ, Loreal, Neuronetics, Pfizer, RegenX, Sanofi Shanghi Biopharma, PWB, Skinceuticals, VivoSight; Speakers' Bureau - Eli Lilly; VA Merit Grant
ASLMS staff planners and reviewers have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement:
The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This enduring material is also eligible for 8.1 CE credits if you are a Registered Nurse.
Instructions for Learners to Receive Credit:
To receive a Certificate of Credit or a Certificate of Participation for the Fundamentals and Laser Safety: Core Principles for Clinical Applications On-Demand (2025) course, registered attendees must submit a completed electronic CME/CE evaluation by the course expiration date (6/22/26).
This course should take approximately 7.0 hours to complete.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
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DISCLAIMER:
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
DISCLOSURE OF OFF-LABEL USE:
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery does not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.
The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications and warnings.
Kelly Stankiewicz, MD, FAAD
Dr. Kelly Stankiewicz is a board certified dermatologist practicing in Park City, UT as owner and founder of The Dermatology House. She earned her Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Michigan in 2001. She went on to receive her Medical Degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2006. She completed her dermatology residency at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. After residency, Dr. Stankiewicz completed a clinical fellowship with Harvard Medical School in lasers and cosmetic dermatology at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Wellman Center for Photomedicine. There Dr. Stankiewicz focused her research efforts on tattoo removal and early treatment of infantile hemangiomas and underwent extensive clinical training in lasers and other cosmetic procedures. Currently, Dr. Stankiewicz continues research pursuits as well as a full-time general dermatologic practice that includes medical, surgical and laser dermatology for all ages.
Sungat Grewal, MD, FAAD
Co-Director of Aesthetic Medicine; Assistant Clinical Professor
UC Irvine
Sungat K. Grewal MD FAAD is a double board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon who Co-directs the Aesthetic Medicine program at UC Irvine. She completed her dermatology residency at the UC San Francisco School of Medicine before completing a fellowship in laser surgery, aesthetics, and micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology at the UCI School of Medicine.
Zeina Tannous, MD
Zeina Tannous, M.D. is a tenured Professor and Chair of Dermatology at the Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine of the Lebanese American University (LAU) and Chief of Dermatology at LAU Medical Center-Rizk Hospital. She is also a Dermatology faculty member at Harvard Medical School. A graduate of the American University of Beirut School of Medicine, Dr. Tannous joined the Harvard Medical School for a Dermatology residency and three fellowships in Dermatopathology, Mohs Micrographic and Dermatologic Surgery, and Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology. She is board certified in the United States in Dermatology and Dermatopathology.
Dr. Tannous has published over 70 peer-reviewed articles, reviews, chapters, and abstracts. She has also co-authored the Cosmetic and Laser Dermatology textbook which contains over 600 clinical photographs and has been translated to both Korean and Greek. Subsequently, she served as the first author of the second edition of this textbook. She has also authored the Comprehensive Textbook of Cosmetic Dermatology, Laser and Energy-Based Therapies that was published in 2022. Dr. Tannous has served as a guest editor of Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journal where she serves as an editorial board member. Dr. Tannous is a member of multiple prestigious dermatological and laser societies including American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, European Society for Laser Dermatology, Lebanese Dermatologic Society and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.Dr. Tannous has presented over 150 lectures and seminars in regional, national, and international meetings on the topics of Dermatology, Dermatopathology, Laser Surgery, and Dermatologic Surgery. Her teaching record includes numerous local contributions in the form of grand rounds and presentations to faculty, residents, medical students and pharmacy students. She has supervised and trained significant number of fellows, residents, and medical students both in the United States and in Lebanon.
Dr. Tannous has assumed multiple leadership roles throughout her academic career. She has served as a program co-chair in multiple national and international meetings. She has also served as Associate Program Director for Dermatopathology in the Dermatology Department at Harvard Medical School. She was elected in November 2018 as the founding chair of the Arab Board of Cosmetic Dermatology. She subsequently developed and implemented the fellowship program goals and objectives for training in Cosmetic Dermatology and Lasers, as a subspecialty under the Arab Board of Dermatology, and designed the entire didactic and training curriculum. Dr. Tannous is currently the founding chair and the residency program director of the Dermatology Department at the Lebanese American University School of Medicine.
Dr. Tannous has served as a principal investigator on multiple studies, and her research has resulted in three patents. Dr. Tannous’ research interests include the application of lasers and light sources in the treatment of dermatologic conditions, including hemangiomas, portwine stains and skin cancer, as well as non-invasive imaging of skin. She has been exploring the treatment of basal cell carcinoma with vascular-specific lasers and her work has resulted in multiple publications in this area.Fernanda H. Sakamoto, MD, PhD
Dr. Fernanda H. Sakamoto, MD, Ph.D is an Assistant Professor in Dermatology at the Harvard Medical School, Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA since 2006. She is a fellow of the AAD, fellow of the American Society of Lasers in Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS), a member of the Société Française de Dermatologie; of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology, of the Brazilian Society of Dermatological Surgery, of the Brazilian Group of Melanoma and of the International Society of Dermoscopy. She is a physician-scientist and board-certified Dermatologist from Brazil. Dr. Sakamoto’s research interests include laser and device therapies, PDT, acne, skin cancer, wound healing, and new material science. Working with translational and clinical sciences in academia and industry is Dr. Sakamoto’s field of interest. Currently her work is focused on the development of new light-based treatments for acne and atopic dermatitis. Dr. Sakamoto is a Co-Director of the Education Committee of the Wellman Center/MGH since 2017 and has served on the ASLMS Education, International Committees, Research and Development Committee and Women in Energy Based Devices Committee of which she was the Chair in 2021. She was the Program Chair of the 2022 ASLMS Annual Meeting and has received Best Overall Scientific Award, Best Clinical Science Award (twice) and Bast Basic Science Award, the Horace Furimoto Award for Innovation and the Ellet Drake Memorial Award for innovative laser procedures by the same society.
Dr. Sakamoto has contributed with over 30 scientific and clinical publications in peer-reviewed journals, and over a dozen book chapters in the major Dermatology textbooks. She is an inventor on seven US and international patents on innovations in Dermatology. She has contributed to the creation of FDA approved technologies, including the micro-coring device for skin tightening; and Dr. Sakamoto is the primary inventor of laser for acne treatment.
She has served as Associate Editor for the Journal of Investigative Dermatology for 4 years and was Guest Editor of Lasers in Surgery and Medicine in 2012. Dr. Sakamoto maintains a cosmetic laser/device clinic in Brazil, and as a founding member of the Dream Beam Foundation, she is actively creating a free clinic and training center in Sao Paulo. In the past, has treated native Indians in the Amazon jungle. Dr. Sakamoto also works as a consultant to multiple laser and cosmetic companies in the US. Dr. Sakamoto lives in Boston with her husband, Rox Anderson, her 3 boys under the age of 8 years old and her little dog, BB.
Omar Ibrahimi, MD, PhD
Dr. Omar A. Ibrahimi is the founding and medical director of the Connecticut Skin Institute. He is a board certified Dermatologist who has completed advanced fellowship training in Skin Cancer, Laser and Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Ibrahimi has trained at the most prestigious medical institutions in the country. He is one of the foremost physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of skin cancer, as well as medical and cosmetic issues involving the skin. He has been honored as a Castle-Connolly Top Doctor since 2016 for his outstanding patient care.
Dr. Ibrahimi was born and raised in New York City. He graduated from Stuyvesant High School and then attended New York University for both his undergraduate and medical school education. He is a graduate of the rigorous MD-PhD program and was honored with the Sulzberger award given to the top graduating medical student in dermatology. He then completed his Dermatology training at Harvard Medical School working at Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Children’s Hospital of Boston, Dana Farber Cancer Institute and the Boston Veteran’s Hospital. Omar then completed a fellowship program in Mohs and Reconstructive Surgery, Laser and Cosmetic Surgery at the University of California – Davis.
Dr. Omar Ibrahimi is accredited by the American College of Mohs Surgery, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Society for Lasers in Surgery and Medicine and the American Academy of Dermatology. He is well-known nationally and internationally, having been an invited speaker at numerous national meetings, and has written extensively about Mohs Surgery, Laser and Cosmetic Procedures. Dr. Ibrahimi has published many articles on skin cancer surgery, laser and cosmetic procedures in leading medical journals. He has also performed tens of thousands of cases of Mohs Surgery and Laser and Cosmetic procedures. Dr. Ibrahimi has been responsible for unveiling and optimizing many of the latest cosmetic procedures that have hit the market in recent years and his practice is among the first to receive the latest innovations in aesthetic dermatology.
Dr. Ibrahimi has served as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School in the Wellman Center for Photomedicine. The Wellman Center for Photomedicine is the world’s leading research center, where the majority of today’s laser and cosmetic technologies were invented and tested. He is an active participant in many clinical trials of new technologies. Prior to founding the Connecticut Skin Insititute, Dr. Ibrahimi was also an Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery and Mohs Surgery at the University of Connecticut, and served as the Director of Laser and Cosmetic Surgery.
Dr. Ibrahimi prides himself on treating his patients, not just their skin cancer or cosmetic concern. His goal is to provide you with the best possible medical care in a friendly office environment.
Jill S. Waibel, MD
Jill S. Waibel, MD, practices as a board-certified dermatologist specializing in general dermatology, cutaneous laser surgery, and cosmetic dermatology for adults and children. She is in private practice in Miami, Florida, and Coral Gables, Florida. She is currently the medical director and owner of the Miami Dermatology and Laser Institute in Miami. Dr. Waibel is the subsection chief of Dermatology at Baptist Hospital. In addition, Dr. Waibel serves as a Clinical Voluntary Assistant Professor at the University of Miami. She is a world-recognized leader in dermatologic laser surgery and lectures worldwide to train other physicians. In her practice, she has over 40 laser devices and treats a wide variety of cutaneous diseases. Dr. Waibel is active in basic science clinical trials at the University of Miami and has a clinical trials division at Miami Dermatology and Research. One of Dr. Waibel’s primary passions is the treatment of scars by applying today’s latest cutaneous laser technologies. She has successfully developed industry-leading procedures and techniques with lasers, received numerous awards for her contributions to medicine, and published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and several textbook chapters. She was named “Person of the Week” on ABC World News Tonight in 2015 and was recently granted a Cutting Edge Research Grant by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. She has received numerous awards for her contributions to medicine, including an award given by Surgeon General Koop. The 2016 JDD Humanitarian Award has been given to Dr. Waibel for her innovative work in using lasers to treat patients with traumatic burn injuries. Dr. Waibel lectures, collaborates, and trains military physicians to help the wounded warriors. Dr. Waibel makes her home in Coral Gables with her husband and four children.
Merete Haedersdal, MD, PhD, DSMc
Merete Haedersdal, MD, PhD, DMSc is a clinical professor of dermatology at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, and director of the Danish Research Center for Skin Cancer. She is a visiting scientist at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, focusing on the project “Laser-Assisted Drug Delivery” in collaboration with Dr. R. Rox Anderson and his team. Dr. Haedersdal received her MD degree from the Medical School program of the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, and was authorized as a specialist in dermato-venereology in 2004. Dr. Haedersdal received her PhD degree in 1997 and became Dr. of Medical Science in 1999. Her theses covered aspects of side effects from dermatological laser procedures in animal and human experimental studies. Professor Haedersdal has published more than 250 scientific papers and lectures internationally. Her research team focuses on translational medicine in the field of lasers and energy-based devices in dermatology, imaging-guided procedures, fractional laser-assisted drug delivery, photodynamic therapy, and treatment of skin cancer with light-based devices in combination with topically applied drugs.
Molly Wanner, MD
Massachusetts General Hospital
Molly Wanner, M.D., M.B.A., is a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in laser and cosmetic dermatology at Massachusetts General Hospital and is an assistant professor in dermatology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Wanner conducts clinical and basic science research in the areas of cosmetic and laser dermatology. Her research interested include the impact of laser and EBD on tissue biology and vascular treatments and imaging.
Dr. Wanner has authored numerous scientific publications and is frequently cited as a clinical expert. Dr. Wanner is a board member and treasurer of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Wanner also contributes to popular consumer media.
Dr. Wanner graduated Alpha Omega Alpha from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and Beta Gamma Sigma from Columbia University business school. At Columbia, she received the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) achievement citation and the F. Lowenfish Prize for dermatology research. She completed her residency training in dermatology at Columbia University Medical Center and served as Chief Resident. She was a fellow in laser and cosmetic dermatology at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Wellman Center for Photomedicine.
Christine Dierickx, MD
Biography: Dr. Christine C. Dierickx, MD, received her M.D. degree from the medical school program of the University of Leuven, Belgium and completed a dermatology residency at the same university. She then developed clinical expertise in phlebology during a two-year fellowship with Professor Neuman in the Netherlands. Subsequently, she finished a clinical laser fellowship with Dr. R. Fitzpatrick in San Diego, California, and a Mohs fellowship with Dr. F. Mohs in Madison, Wisconsin. During a two-year laser fellowship with Dr. R. Rox Anderson at Massachusetts General Hospital of Harvard University, she developed research laser expertise in various fields. The projects on vascular lesions draw directly upon her research on the thermal relaxation time of ectatic blood vessels. She established the need of millisecond laser pulses for the treatment of vascular lesions and showed that the formation of gentle cavitations driven by a slow photothermal process underlies the destruction of blood vessels with the longer millisecond laser pulses. For this work, she received the Best Basic Science Award of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. Subsequently, she became a full-time staff member of the Wellman Laboratories at Harvard. During this time, she conducted research projects with long pulsed ruby and diode lasers for hair removal. She returned to Europe in early 1999, where she is currently in private practice in Luxembourg. She served as Vice president for the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery in 2006-2007. In 2013 she was the recipient of the Vasant Orwal Oration van de British Medical Laser Society. In April 2016 she received the Leon Goldman memoriam award from the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. She continues to be involved in the development of new applications for energy-based devices as well as new applications for photodynamic therapy. Dr. Dierickx has published and lectured nationally and internationally in the field of laser surgery and photodynamic therapy.
Patricia Richey, MD
Assistant Professor
1. Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 2. Department of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 3. Department of Dermatology, Boston University School of Medicine
Patricia Richey, MD is a double board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon with an interest in laser, cutaneous surgery and clinical research, with a special focus on non-invasive treatments of cutaneous neurofibromas. After graduating Georgetown University magna cum laude, she attended medical school at Georgetown University, where she had been accepted as part of the competitive “Early Assurance Program.” She completed her dermatology residency (serving as chief resident) and Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology fellowship at The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. She is currently the Director of Mohs Surgery for Boston University School of Medicine, a researcher at The Wellman Center for Photomedicine and a visiting professor at Harvard Medical School. She was awarded the Dr. Richard E. Fitzpatrick Clinical Research and Innovations Award at ASLMS 2023 for her work with Dr. Rox Anderson on treatment of cutaneous neurofibromas.
Additional passions within healthcare include legislative advocacy. She previously worked for several years on Capitol Hill (with then Senator John Kerry) and has served on the AAD Congressional Policy Committee, SkinPAC Advisory Board and ASLMS Public Policy Committee. She is also interested in graduate medical education and has served on the ACGME Mohs Milestones Committee.
Dr. Richey is a nationally recognized singer-songwriter and spends much of her free time recording in Nashville and Los Angeles. She has been featured on Spotify and has amassed millions of views on YouTube.
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ASLMS recognizes the critical need for the implementation of safety measures and appropriate training for physicians and staff performing procedures with lasers and related energy-based devices. Gain access to laser safety checklists, tips, and guides.
ASLMS recognizes the critical need for the implementation of safety measures and appropriate training for physicians and staff performing procedures with lasers and related energy-based devices. Gain access to laser safety checklists, tips, and guides.
The views expressed and materials presented in these videos represent the personal views of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent the opinion of the ASLMS. Any forms are provided as a template for your use in providing safety checks, audits, and guideline compliance. They are provided in an open format for ease of updating as ANSI, OSHA, State guidelines and laws are revised. All materials are provided for informational purposes only, and the ASLMS assumes no responsibility for the content of the materials, including but not limited to the videos made by the speaker or group of speakers. As always, the onus of staying current falls on the facility LSO using any of these documents or materials provided by ASLMS and its members.
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Skin Signs of Human Trafficking Webinar Hosted by Candela
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. New Beginnings Task Force Chair, Paul M. Friedman, MD and New Beginnings Task Force member, Arianne Shadi Kouroush, MD, MPH, join Candela for a free webinar to explore how healthcare professionals can make a difference. Topics include: recognizing skin signs linked to trafficking, effective treatments using PicoWay, Nordlys, and Vbeam, and building referral networks and support systems.
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Learn about the significance of laser-protective eyewear and how to select the right eyewear based on laser specifications.
Learn about the significance of laser-protective eyewear and how to select the right eyewear based on laser specifications.
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In this high-yield, condensed introduction course, participants will be provided with the building blocks of lasers and energy-based devices. Understand the interaction between tissue and lasers/devices that lead to inappropriate use and outcomes and learn how to select the appropriate laser or device in different clinical settings that include pigmented lesions, tattoos, vascular lesions, and skin rejuvenation.
*This course was recorded from a live offering at the 2023 Annual Conference.
In this high-yield, condensed introduction course, participants will be provided with the building blocks of lasers and energy-based devices. Understand the interaction between tissue and lasers/devices that lead to inappropriate use and outcomes and learn how to select the appropriate laser or device in different clinical settings that include pigmented lesions, tattoos, vascular lesions, and skin rejuvenation.
Introduction Nazanin Saedi, H. Ray Jalian Basic Principles of Lasers and Light-Based Devices (10 Min) E. Victor Ross Vascular Laser Treatments (9 minutes) Aria Vazirnia Tattoo and Pigmented Lesions (10 minutes) Nazanin Saedi Fractional Laser Resurfacing (10 minutes) Christopher B. Zachary Q & A (5 minutes) Nazanin Saedi, H. Ray Jalian Objectives:
- Understand the interaction between tissue and lasers/devices that lead to inappropriate use and outcomes.
- Learn how to select the appropriate laser or device in different clinical settings that include pigmented lesions, tattoos, vascular lesions, and skin rejuvenation.
H. Ray Jalian, MD
Dr. H. Ray Jalian is a Board Certified Dermatologist with the American Board of Dermatology specializing in laser surgery, general, and cosmetic dermatology. He is well known nationally having been an invited speaker at numerous national meetings, and written extensively about Lasers and Cosmetic Procedures in leading medical journals and textbooks. Dr. Jalian completed his medical education and dermatology residency at the University of California, Los Angeles where he served as Chief Resident in Dermatology. Following residency, Dr. Jalian completed a rigorous fellowship at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine at Massachusetts General, Harvard Medical School, the leading institution for development and advances in laser technology. During his training there, Dr. Jalian not only focused on developing and refining his clinical skills, but also lead numerous clinical trials investigating novel treatments for acne vulgaris, tattoo removal, and birthmarks. Upon his return to Los Angeles, Dr. Jalian accepted a position at the University of California, Los Angeles as an Assistant Clinical Professor and Associate Director of the Santa Monica/UCLA Laser and Cosmetic Center. He is currently in Private Practice in Los Angeles, CA.
Nazanin Saedi, MD
Dr. Nazanin Saedi is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology at Thomas Jefferson University, and she serves as Director of Laser Surgery and Cosmetic Dermatology. She graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University. She completed her medical education at The George Washington University School of Medicine, where she graduated with distinction and with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. Dr. Saedi completed her dermatology residency at the University of California, Irvine, and she completed her fellowship training at SkinCare Physicians in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Saedi has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters. She lectures nationally and internationally on laser surgery and cosmetic dermatology.
E. Victor Ross, MD
E. Victor Ross, M.D., CAPT MC, USN (ret) attended Mississippi State University where he graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in physics. He obtained his medical degree from the Tulane University School of Medicine where he was a junior year inductee into Alpha Omega Alpha. Following internship, Dr. Ross went to Sasebo, Japan as a General Medical Officer. In 1992, he completed a three-year dermatology residency at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda. In 1994, he was the first Navy-sponsored fellow in photomedicine and lasers at the Massachusetts General Hospital. While there, he conducted basic research experiments and human clinical trials in photodynamic therapy and novel laser applications in dermatology. He was honored as the 2001 Navy Recipient of the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Award for excellence in Military Medicine.
Dr. Ross is presently the director of the Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology Center at Scripps Clinic in San Diego. He also served on the boards of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (president in 2008), the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the American Society for Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery. His special interests are fractional laser skin rejuvenation, photodynamic therapy, non-ablative skin remodeling, laser management of scars, laser treatment of acne, and laser hair reduction in dark skinned patients. He is the author of over 100 articles and nine book chapters. Presently, Dr. Ross is investigating novel approaches in pigment quantification as well as conducting comparative trials of picosecond laser sources, novel RF technologies in skin rejuvenation, photon recycling, and laser assisted acne treatments.
Aria Vazirnia, MD, MAS
Aria Vazirnia, M.D., M.A.S. is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Los Angeles, California. He graduated summa cum laude from UCLA and received his master's degree, his medical degree and his dermatology residency training at UC San Diego. During residency, he served as the ASLMS Resident/Fellow Student Board Representative. Following residency, he went onto pursue an ASDS-accredited fellowship in lasers and cosmetics at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Wellman Center for Photomedicine where he worked with the pioneers and inventors of the energy-based devices that are widely used today.
Christopher B. Zachary, MBBS, FRCP
Dr. Christopher B. Zachary, MBBS, FRCP, is a dermatologist specializing in cutaneous oncology and reconstruction, cosmetic and laser surgery, and is Professor and Chair Emeritus, department of dermatology, University of California-Irvine. Dr. Zachary is often featured as an invited speaker at national and international symposia and is sought out by the media (e.g. NY Times, CNN, and Today Show) for his candid comments. His ability to critique has drawn some ire, but so far his humor and English accent have saved him from his detractors. His interest in lasers has led to considerable industry supported research in optimal systems for cutaneous laser surgery. He has been the program director for the Mohs College and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Annual Conferences. He is a past president of the Association of Academic Dermatologic Surgeons. He is an educational innovator having founded the internet based e-Learning site www.MDlive.net. He has written and edited his share of papers and books.
Dr. Zachary was born in Yorkshire, England, and educated at Ratcliffe College, Leicester, United Kingdom. Following his medical school education at the Royal Free Hospital, University of London, he subsequently trained in internal medicine and dermatology. During his time at the Institute of Dermatology, Guys and St. Thomas' Hospitals, he gained an interest in dermatologic surgery. His formal surgical education was received at the department of dermatology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He returned to the United Kingdom in 1986 to set up the first Mohs and laser surgery unit in London. In 1988 he was recruited to the department of dermatology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, as director of the Cutaneous Surgery and Laser Center where he spent the next 9 years. In 1997, he sold his boat and lakeside cabin, and moved West, to the University of California, San Francisco, where he spent 9 splendid years with his friend and colleague Roy Grekin, M.D. as clinical professor and co-director of the Cutaneous Surgery and Laser Center, UCSF, San Francisco. In 2005, he accepted the position as Professor and Chair, department of dermatology at the University of California-Irvine where he currently resides. In 2020 he stepped down from the Chair position, and remains full time in the department. This and his family are his main current projects.
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In this high-yield, condensed introduction course, participants will be provided with the building blocks of lasers and energy-based devices. Understand the interaction between tissue and lasers/devices that lead to inappropriate use and outcomes and learn how to select the appropriate laser or device in different clinical settings that include pigmented lesions, tattoos, vascular lesions, and skin rejuvenation.
*This course was recorded from a live offering at the 2023 Annual Conference.
In this high-yield, condensed introduction course, participants will be provided with the building blocks of lasers and energy-based devices. Understand the interaction between tissue and lasers/devices that lead to inappropriate use and outcomes and learn how to select the appropriate laser or device in different clinical settings that include pigmented lesions, tattoos, vascular lesions, and skin rejuvenation.
Introduction Nazanin Saedi, H. Ray Jalian Basic Principles of Lasers and Light-Based Devices (10 Min) E. Victor Ross Vascular Laser Treatments (9 minutes) Aria Vazirnia Tattoo and Pigmented Lesions (10 minutes) Nazanin Saedi Fractional Laser Resurfacing (10 minutes) Christopher B. Zachary Q & A (5 minutes) Nazanin Saedi, H. Ray Jalian Objectives:
- Understand the interaction between tissue and lasers/devices that lead to inappropriate use and outcomes.
- Learn how to select the appropriate laser or device in different clinical settings that include pigmented lesions, tattoos, vascular lesions, and skin rejuvenation.
H. Ray Jalian, MD
Dr. H. Ray Jalian is a Board Certified Dermatologist with the American Board of Dermatology specializing in laser surgery, general, and cosmetic dermatology. He is well known nationally having been an invited speaker at numerous national meetings, and written extensively about Lasers and Cosmetic Procedures in leading medical journals and textbooks. Dr. Jalian completed his medical education and dermatology residency at the University of California, Los Angeles where he served as Chief Resident in Dermatology. Following residency, Dr. Jalian completed a rigorous fellowship at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine at Massachusetts General, Harvard Medical School, the leading institution for development and advances in laser technology. During his training there, Dr. Jalian not only focused on developing and refining his clinical skills, but also lead numerous clinical trials investigating novel treatments for acne vulgaris, tattoo removal, and birthmarks. Upon his return to Los Angeles, Dr. Jalian accepted a position at the University of California, Los Angeles as an Assistant Clinical Professor and Associate Director of the Santa Monica/UCLA Laser and Cosmetic Center. He is currently in Private Practice in Los Angeles, CA.
Nazanin Saedi, MD
Dr. Nazanin Saedi is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology at Thomas Jefferson University, and she serves as Director of Laser Surgery and Cosmetic Dermatology. She graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University. She completed her medical education at The George Washington University School of Medicine, where she graduated with distinction and with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. Dr. Saedi completed her dermatology residency at the University of California, Irvine, and she completed her fellowship training at SkinCare Physicians in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Saedi has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters. She lectures nationally and internationally on laser surgery and cosmetic dermatology.
E. Victor Ross, MD
E. Victor Ross, M.D., CAPT MC, USN (ret) attended Mississippi State University where he graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in physics. He obtained his medical degree from the Tulane University School of Medicine where he was a junior year inductee into Alpha Omega Alpha. Following internship, Dr. Ross went to Sasebo, Japan as a General Medical Officer. In 1992, he completed a three-year dermatology residency at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda. In 1994, he was the first Navy-sponsored fellow in photomedicine and lasers at the Massachusetts General Hospital. While there, he conducted basic research experiments and human clinical trials in photodynamic therapy and novel laser applications in dermatology. He was honored as the 2001 Navy Recipient of the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Award for excellence in Military Medicine.
Dr. Ross is presently the director of the Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology Center at Scripps Clinic in San Diego. He also served on the boards of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (president in 2008), the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the American Society for Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery. His special interests are fractional laser skin rejuvenation, photodynamic therapy, non-ablative skin remodeling, laser management of scars, laser treatment of acne, and laser hair reduction in dark skinned patients. He is the author of over 100 articles and nine book chapters. Presently, Dr. Ross is investigating novel approaches in pigment quantification as well as conducting comparative trials of picosecond laser sources, novel RF technologies in skin rejuvenation, photon recycling, and laser assisted acne treatments.
Aria Vazirnia, MD, MAS
Aria Vazirnia, M.D., M.A.S. is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Los Angeles, California. He graduated summa cum laude from UCLA and received his master's degree, his medical degree and his dermatology residency training at UC San Diego. During residency, he served as the ASLMS Resident/Fellow Student Board Representative. Following residency, he went onto pursue an ASDS-accredited fellowship in lasers and cosmetics at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Wellman Center for Photomedicine where he worked with the pioneers and inventors of the energy-based devices that are widely used today.
Christopher B. Zachary, MBBS, FRCP
Dr. Christopher B. Zachary, MBBS, FRCP, is a dermatologist specializing in cutaneous oncology and reconstruction, cosmetic and laser surgery, and is Professor and Chair Emeritus, department of dermatology, University of California-Irvine. Dr. Zachary is often featured as an invited speaker at national and international symposia and is sought out by the media (e.g. NY Times, CNN, and Today Show) for his candid comments. His ability to critique has drawn some ire, but so far his humor and English accent have saved him from his detractors. His interest in lasers has led to considerable industry supported research in optimal systems for cutaneous laser surgery. He has been the program director for the Mohs College and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Annual Conferences. He is a past president of the Association of Academic Dermatologic Surgeons. He is an educational innovator having founded the internet based e-Learning site www.MDlive.net. He has written and edited his share of papers and books.
Dr. Zachary was born in Yorkshire, England, and educated at Ratcliffe College, Leicester, United Kingdom. Following his medical school education at the Royal Free Hospital, University of London, he subsequently trained in internal medicine and dermatology. During his time at the Institute of Dermatology, Guys and St. Thomas' Hospitals, he gained an interest in dermatologic surgery. His formal surgical education was received at the department of dermatology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He returned to the United Kingdom in 1986 to set up the first Mohs and laser surgery unit in London. In 1988 he was recruited to the department of dermatology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, as director of the Cutaneous Surgery and Laser Center where he spent the next 9 years. In 1997, he sold his boat and lakeside cabin, and moved West, to the University of California, San Francisco, where he spent 9 splendid years with his friend and colleague Roy Grekin, M.D. as clinical professor and co-director of the Cutaneous Surgery and Laser Center, UCSF, San Francisco. In 2005, he accepted the position as Professor and Chair, department of dermatology at the University of California-Irvine where he currently resides. In 2020 he stepped down from the Chair position, and remains full time in the department. This and his family are his main current projects.
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Contains 2 Component(s)
In this high-yield, condensed introduction course, participants will be provided with the building blocks of lasers and energy-based devices. Understand the interaction between tissue and lasers/devices that lead to inappropriate use and outcomes and learn how to select the appropriate laser or device in different clinical settings that include pigmented lesions, tattoos, vascular lesions, and skin rejuvenation.
*This course was recorded from a live offering at the 2023 Annual Conference.
In this high-yield, condensed introduction course, participants will be provided with the building blocks of lasers and energy-based devices. Understand the interaction between tissue and lasers/devices that lead to inappropriate use and outcomes and learn how to select the appropriate laser or device in different clinical settings that include pigmented lesions, tattoos, vascular lesions, and skin rejuvenation.
Introduction Nazanin Saedi, H. Ray Jalian Basic Principles of Lasers and Light-Based Devices (10 Min) E. Victor Ross Vascular Laser Treatments (9 minutes) Aria Vazirnia Tattoo and Pigmented Lesions (10 minutes) Nazanin Saedi Fractional Laser Resurfacing (10 minutes) Christopher B. Zachary Q & A (5 minutes) Nazanin Saedi, H. Ray Jalian Objectives:
- Understand the interaction between tissue and lasers/devices that lead to inappropriate use and outcomes.
- Learn how to select the appropriate laser or device in different clinical settings that include pigmented lesions, tattoos, vascular lesions, and skin rejuvenation.
H. Ray Jalian, MD
Dr. H. Ray Jalian is a Board Certified Dermatologist with the American Board of Dermatology specializing in laser surgery, general, and cosmetic dermatology. He is well known nationally having been an invited speaker at numerous national meetings, and written extensively about Lasers and Cosmetic Procedures in leading medical journals and textbooks. Dr. Jalian completed his medical education and dermatology residency at the University of California, Los Angeles where he served as Chief Resident in Dermatology. Following residency, Dr. Jalian completed a rigorous fellowship at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine at Massachusetts General, Harvard Medical School, the leading institution for development and advances in laser technology. During his training there, Dr. Jalian not only focused on developing and refining his clinical skills, but also lead numerous clinical trials investigating novel treatments for acne vulgaris, tattoo removal, and birthmarks. Upon his return to Los Angeles, Dr. Jalian accepted a position at the University of California, Los Angeles as an Assistant Clinical Professor and Associate Director of the Santa Monica/UCLA Laser and Cosmetic Center. He is currently in Private Practice in Los Angeles, CA.
Nazanin Saedi, MD
Dr. Nazanin Saedi is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology at Thomas Jefferson University, and she serves as Director of Laser Surgery and Cosmetic Dermatology. She graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University. She completed her medical education at The George Washington University School of Medicine, where she graduated with distinction and with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. Dr. Saedi completed her dermatology residency at the University of California, Irvine, and she completed her fellowship training at SkinCare Physicians in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Saedi has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters. She lectures nationally and internationally on laser surgery and cosmetic dermatology.
E. Victor Ross, MD
E. Victor Ross, M.D., CAPT MC, USN (ret) attended Mississippi State University where he graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in physics. He obtained his medical degree from the Tulane University School of Medicine where he was a junior year inductee into Alpha Omega Alpha. Following internship, Dr. Ross went to Sasebo, Japan as a General Medical Officer. In 1992, he completed a three-year dermatology residency at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda. In 1994, he was the first Navy-sponsored fellow in photomedicine and lasers at the Massachusetts General Hospital. While there, he conducted basic research experiments and human clinical trials in photodynamic therapy and novel laser applications in dermatology. He was honored as the 2001 Navy Recipient of the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Award for excellence in Military Medicine.
Dr. Ross is presently the director of the Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology Center at Scripps Clinic in San Diego. He also served on the boards of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (president in 2008), the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the American Society for Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery. His special interests are fractional laser skin rejuvenation, photodynamic therapy, non-ablative skin remodeling, laser management of scars, laser treatment of acne, and laser hair reduction in dark skinned patients. He is the author of over 100 articles and nine book chapters. Presently, Dr. Ross is investigating novel approaches in pigment quantification as well as conducting comparative trials of picosecond laser sources, novel RF technologies in skin rejuvenation, photon recycling, and laser assisted acne treatments.
Aria Vazirnia, MD, MAS
Aria Vazirnia, M.D., M.A.S. is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Los Angeles, California. He graduated summa cum laude from UCLA and received his master's degree, his medical degree and his dermatology residency training at UC San Diego. During residency, he served as the ASLMS Resident/Fellow Student Board Representative. Following residency, he went onto pursue an ASDS-accredited fellowship in lasers and cosmetics at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Wellman Center for Photomedicine where he worked with the pioneers and inventors of the energy-based devices that are widely used today.
Christopher B. Zachary, MBBS, FRCP
Dr. Christopher B. Zachary, MBBS, FRCP, is a dermatologist specializing in cutaneous oncology and reconstruction, cosmetic and laser surgery, and is Professor and Chair Emeritus, department of dermatology, University of California-Irvine. Dr. Zachary is often featured as an invited speaker at national and international symposia and is sought out by the media (e.g. NY Times, CNN, and Today Show) for his candid comments. His ability to critique has drawn some ire, but so far his humor and English accent have saved him from his detractors. His interest in lasers has led to considerable industry supported research in optimal systems for cutaneous laser surgery. He has been the program director for the Mohs College and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Annual Conferences. He is a past president of the Association of Academic Dermatologic Surgeons. He is an educational innovator having founded the internet based e-Learning site www.MDlive.net. He has written and edited his share of papers and books.
Dr. Zachary was born in Yorkshire, England, and educated at Ratcliffe College, Leicester, United Kingdom. Following his medical school education at the Royal Free Hospital, University of London, he subsequently trained in internal medicine and dermatology. During his time at the Institute of Dermatology, Guys and St. Thomas' Hospitals, he gained an interest in dermatologic surgery. His formal surgical education was received at the department of dermatology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He returned to the United Kingdom in 1986 to set up the first Mohs and laser surgery unit in London. In 1988 he was recruited to the department of dermatology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, as director of the Cutaneous Surgery and Laser Center where he spent the next 9 years. In 1997, he sold his boat and lakeside cabin, and moved West, to the University of California, San Francisco, where he spent 9 splendid years with his friend and colleague Roy Grekin, M.D. as clinical professor and co-director of the Cutaneous Surgery and Laser Center, UCSF, San Francisco. In 2005, he accepted the position as Professor and Chair, department of dermatology at the University of California-Irvine where he currently resides. In 2020 he stepped down from the Chair position, and remains full time in the department. This and his family are his main current projects.
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By partnering with NTSA’s network of 100+ affiliate members that collectively identify and serve the needs of survivors across America, individuals can now connect with highly skilled ASLMS physicians interested in delivering this vital service free of charge. To support providers of this program, ASLMS engaged the help of Dr. Dan Sartor.
In 2022, ASLMS expanded the New Beginnings Tattoo Removal Program to include the pro bono removal of branding tattoos for survivors of sex trafficking. Many survivors are branded by their traffickers with tattoos conveying ownership, including names, symbols, and barcodes. This dehumanizing practice can often be a reminder of the trauma a survivor has endured and therefore act as a barrier in the healing process. Removing the brand can be an important step in allowing survivors to reclaim agency over their bodies.
The New Beginnings Branding Tattoo Removal Program, in partnership with the National Trafficking Sheltered Alliance (NTSA), is open to all survivors with branding tattoos. By partnering with NTSA’s network of 100+ affiliate members that collectively identify and serve the needs of survivors across America, individuals can now connect with highly skilled ASLMS physicians interested in delivering this vital service free of charge.
To support providers of this program, ASLMS engaged the help of Dr. Dan Sartor. Dr. Dan Sartor is the founder of Renewal Leadership Solutions, LLC (RLS) and Clinical Director at The Wings Center at Eagle Ranch. RLS facilitates the transformation of organizations and communities by sourcing leaders with the knowledge, skills, and insights to promote flourishing for themselves and others throughout their spheres of influence. RLS provides trauma-informed and spiritually integrated corporate training, program evaluation and consultation, and executive coaching. Dan is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (GA & IL), Licensed Professional Counselor (GA & IL), Board Certified Counselor, and Approved Clinical Supervisor with over 25 years of experience in mental health care.
The video series includes:
- Human Trafficking 101 (An introduction to the issue, its prevalence, and impact upon the persons trafficked)
- Foundations of Traumatology (An introduction to PTSD and Complex PTSD and a very brief overview of the recovery process)
- Principles of Trauma-Informed Care (Highlights what trauma-informed care is)
- Guidelines for Providing Trauma-Informed Care with Survivors in the Medical Setting (Practical dos and don’ts for providers and their staffs)
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