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Thursday, November 09, 2023

Join ASLMS - Free Student Membership

Dear Student/Resident/Fellow,

American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS) is the world's largest professional organization dedicated to promoting research, education, and high standards of clinical care in the field of medical laser and energy-based applications. ASLMS offers free membership for all medical students, graduate students, residents, interns, fellows-intraining, and post-doctoral fellows.

ASLMS is the premier resource for resident education in medical lasers and energy-based applications. As a member of this preeminent, international Society, you have access to the world's top physicians and scientists in engineering and physics of lasers and energy devices for indications in many specialties. When you take advantage of the vast array of ASLMS educational opportunities, you are learning from the top experts in the field. If you are new to lasers and energy-based devices or are simply interested in learning more, this is the top society for your professional development.

Core member benefits for students, residents, and fellows include:

  • Professional Development
    • Access to the Online Learning Center, featuring top industry professionals sharing their expertise through courses, webinars, podcasts, videos, and presentations.
    • Discounted registration rates for the ASLMS Annual Conference and pre-conference courses
    • Opportunity to present your research at the Annual Conference. We will be accepting applications for 2023 Abstracts starting in October.
    • Free online subscription to the Society’s journal, Lasers in Surgery and Medicine 
    • Preceptorship Program
    • Mentorship Program
    • Access to Research Grants
  • Leadership Opportunities
    • Resident Liaison program.
    •  Apply today for the 2023-2024 term.
    • Student board representative positions
    • Committee membership – our call for volunteers opens in the fall
  • Networking
    • Early Career Network, developed to connect and support those in training and at the start of their professional careers
    • Member Directory to network with your fellow ASLMS members at your convenience.
    • ASLMS social media platforms Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.


We have made it very easy to apply for membership. Whether you are currently working with lasers and energy-based devices or plan to in your future, membership in the ASLMS is an essential element to your success.

Apply now.

Please contact ASLMS at information@aslms.org or 715-845-9283 with any questions, comments, or concerns.

Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to welcoming you as a new member of our Society.


Sincerely,




Ashish Bhatia, MD, FAAD, FASLM

ASLMS Vice President |Membership Committee Chair