Committees

The Awards Committee recommends individuals for recognition by the Society, including the Caroline and William Mark Memorial, Ellet H. Drake Memorial, Leon Goldman Memorial, Nursing/Allied Health Excellence Awards, and Kenneth A. Arndt, MD Lifetime Mentorship Award, as well as the Dr. Horace Furumoto Research Awards. Open to volunteers.

Chair

Arisa E. Ortiz, MD

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Member

Suzanne L. Kilmer, MD

Member

Arielle N.B Kauvar, MD

Member

J. Stuart Nelson, MD, PhD

TR

Member

Thomas E. Rohrer, MD

TT

Member

Taryn E. Travis, MD, FACS

The CE Advisory Committee shall support the ASLMS goal to meet or exceed all compliance requirements for accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Committee members assist with providing peer review and unbiased evaluation of ASLMS accredited continuing education (CE) activities as a means of providing general assistance, advice, and support to the ASLMS Provider Unit regarding decisions on how to improve format, structure, planning processes, and content of accredited CE activities to ensure high-quality programming with valid scientific and clinical content. Open to volunteers.

Member

Alissandro R. Castillo, MD, MBA

YD

Member

Yan Duan, FNP

Member

Peter R. Shumaker, MD

The committee’s primary function is to serve in a consultative, non-voting role, consistent with the Society’s agreed upon philosophies and policies. The committee serves as a supportive entity from which the CME Provider Unit – consisting of ASLMS staff, the Director of Continuing Medical Education (CME), and the CME Advisory Committee members – may seek consultation and suggestions. The committee may provide ideas and suggestions related to overall concepts for both educational and non-educational programming and activities (Annual Conference, pre-conference courses, regional courses, social events, etc.).

Co-Chair

Mathew M. Avram, MD, JD (2027 Program Chair)

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Co-Chair

Walfre Franco, PhD (2027 Program Chair)

Co-Chair

Lilit Garibyan, MD, PhD (2027 Program Chair)

Member

Lesley R. Clark-Loeser, MD (2026 Program Chair)

Member

Girish S. Munavalli, MD, MHS, FACMS (2026 Program Chair)

Member

Mona Sadeghpour, MD (2026 Program Chair)

Member

Jill S. Waibel, MD (Director Government, Communication, and Education)

Member

Nathan S. Uebelhoer, DO (Exhibit Chair)

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Member

Christina M. Jordan, MSN, APN, FNP-C (Nursing/Allied Health Board Representative)

Member

Aria Vazirnia, MD, MAS (Early Career Board Representative)

Member

Briana Halle, MD (Resident/Fellow Representative)

Member

Cemre Turk, MD (Resident/Fellow Representative)

Member

Giulia Mansutti, PhD (Early Career Scientist Representative)

The Constitution and Bylaws Committee deals with all questions related to the Society's governing documents, including requests for amendments. Open to volunteers.

Chair

Kachiu C. Lee, MD, MPH

Member

Hye Jin (Leah) Chung, MD, MMSc

Member

Leslie R. Clark-Loeser, MD

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Member

Shlomit Halachmi, MD, PhD

TH

Member

Thy Huynh, MD

YL

Member

Yakir Levin, MD, PhD

Member

Anthony M. Rossi, MD, FAAD

The purpose of the Digital Communications Committee is to assist ASLMS staff in reviewing and recommending activities that increase Society presence on website, social media, and mobile platforms. The committee works to refine existing digital content strategies, develop new strategies to build and maintain online content and communities, and evaluate new platforms. Open to volunteers.

Chair

Mona Sadeghpour, MD

WE

Member

Wanda Erinle’

SH

Member

Spencer Hawkins, MD

Member

Lana Kashlan, MD

Member

Monica Li, MD

AS

Member

Azadeh Shirazi, MD

SU

Member

Shelley Uppal, MD

PU

Student Observer

Priya Uppal, MD

The charge of the committee is to attract and retain future leaders of the ASLMS by focusing on the educational and networking needs of early career professionals interested in the field of lasers and energy-based devices. Open to volunteers.

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Chair

Swati Kannan, MD

Member

Ali Alajmi, MD, FRCPC, FAAD

RC

Member

Rachel Christensen, MD

Member

Mary Dick, MD

TH

Member

Thy Huynh, MD

Member

Nicole Salame, MD

Member

Aria Vazirnia, MD, MAS

Member

Adam J. Wulkan, MD

RQ

Student Observer

Rebecca Quinonez, MD, MS

The Ethics and Conflict of Interest Committee makes recommendations to the Board regarding any matters concerning ethics or conflict of interest referred to the Committee by the Board, administrative staff, or members. Open to volunteers.

MS

Chair

Maral K. Skelsey, MD

IA

Member

Imran Amir, MD

VD

Member

Vaughan Daniels-Hepnar

SG

Member

Sungat K. Grewal, MD, FAAD

YL

Member

Yakir Levin, MD, PhD

Member

Jill S. Waibel, MD

Member

Daniel Yanes, MD

The Finance Committee is responsible for making recommendations regarding fiscal policy for the Society and will review yearly budgets prepared by the Treasurer, who is a member of the committee. Open to volunteers.

Chair

Michael Abrouk, MD

Member

Marc R. Avram, MD

Member

Martin Buta, MD, MBA, MS

RC

Member

Rishi Chopra, MD, MS, FAAD

SH

Member

Shlomit Halachmi, MD, PhD

Member

David M. Ozog, MD

TR

Member

Thomas E. Rohrer, MD

The Industry Relations Committee will focus on connecting ASLMS to industry partners to be mutually beneficial for both organizations and to promote opportunities for collaboration in the form of exhibitions, sponsorship, and advertising for in-person and online year-round activities. Open to volunteers.

Chair

Fernanda H. Sakamoto, MD, PhD

RA

Member

Rawaa Almukhtar, MD, MPH

Member

Eric F. Bernstein, MD, MSE

Member

Martin Buta, MD, MBA, MS

Member

Anne M. Chapas, MD

Member

Lesley R. Clark-Loeser, MD

Member

Bianca Y. Kang, MD

SK

Member

Suzanne L. Kilmer, MD

Member

Monica Li, MD

Member

Alexander J. Makowski, PhD

VP

Member

Vladimir Paul-Blanc, BA

Member

Hyemin Pomerantz, MD

Student Observer

Lori S. Kim, MD

Member

Chris W. Robb, MD, PhD

The Gift Acceptance Committee is charged with the responsibility of reviewing all gifts proposed to be made to the ASLMS, properly screening, accepting or declining those gifts, and making recommendations to the Board on gift acceptance issues when appropriate. The Gift Acceptance Committee will also approve and/or direct the allocation of investment proceeds that support and carry out the mission of the ASLMS. The committee consists of the ASLMS President, President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Chair of the Finance Committee. The ASLMS will seek the advice of legal counsel in matters relating to acceptance of gifts when appropriate.

Chair

Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PhD

Member

Michael Abrouk, MD

Member

H. Ray Jalian, MD

Member

Kristen M. Kelly, MD

YL

Member

Yakir Levin, MD, PhD

Member

Girish S. Munavalli, MD, MHS, FACMS

Member

Molly Wanner, MD, MBA

This committee shall evaluate and make recommendations to the Board regarding human resources issues, staffing, and other related needs of the Society. Members will include the President, Secretary, and Treasurer. If a Treasurer-Elect is serving, he or she will serve as a non-voting member of the Committee.

Chair

Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PhD

Member

Ashish C. Bhatia, MD, FAAD, FASLMS

Member

H. Ray Jalian, MD

Member

Kristen M. Kelly, MD

Member

Girish S. Munavalli, MD, MHS, FACMS

The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee will work to create a diverse, equitable, accessible, and inclusive culture for our members, industry colleagues, and potential members. This committee will seek to re-examine our professional values, modify our existing policies and procedures, and remove barriers to being diverse and inclusive. Open to volunteers.

Chair

Oge C. Onwudiwe, MD

RA

Member

Rewan Abdelwahab, MD

JD

Member

Jeanie B. Downie, MD, FAAD

MH

Member

Michelle F. Henry, MD

Member

Ardalan Minokadeh, MD, PhD

Member

Lily Park, DO, FAAD

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Member

Vishal Vinod, MBBS student

Student Observer

Eleni Pilitsi, MD

The International Affairs Committee considers any business of the Society related to its affiliation and cooperation with other societies on an international basis. Open to volunteers.

Chair

Keyvan Nouri, MD, MBA

Chair

Merete Haedersdal, MD, PhD, DMSc

SA

Member

Sami N. Alsuwaidan, MD

VB

Member

Virginia M. Benitez, MD

Member

Chang Cheng Chang, MD, PhD, FACS

Member

Bo Chen, PhD

VD

Member

Vaughan Daniels-Hepnar

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Member

(Shawn) Cheng-Shiao Ho, MSE, MBA

PU

Student Observer

Pearl Ugwu-Dike, MD

The Investment Committee assures that the investments of the Society meet the Society's investment goals. The Committee shall consist of the Secretary, Treasurer, Executive Director, current chair of the Finance Committee, and a member appointed by the President-Elect to serve a three (3) year term.

Chair

H. Ray Jalian, MD

Member

Michael Abrouk, MD

Member

Ashish C. Bhatia, MD, FAAD, FASLMS

Member

Kristen M. Kelly, MD

YL

Member

Yakir Levin, MD, PhD

MM

Member

Michelle Morrison, ASLMS Executive Director

Member

Aria Vazirnia, MD, MAS

The Marketing and Public Relations Committee oversees public relations and marketing activities that support the vision, mission, and policies of the Society. Activities include facilitating membership recruitment and retention, enhanced membership services, communications, and promoting the Annual Conference and other activities sponsored by the Society. Open to volunteers.

Chair

Ashish C. Bhatia, MD, FAAD, FACMS

Member

Ali Alajmi, MD, FRCPC, FAAD

Member

H. Ray Jalian, MD

Member

Kristen M. Kelly, MD

Member

Lori S. Kim, MD

Member

Girish S. Munavalli, MD, MHS, FACMS

The Membership Task Force assists ASLMS staff in reviewing and recommending activities that promote and retain members. The task force will develop new member communication strategies to keep members engaged. The task force will also evaluate member recruitment and retention programs, utilizing a variety of measures including membership satisfaction and membership trends. Open to volunteers.

Chair

Molly Wanner, MD, MBA

SA

Member

Saira Agarwala, MD

IA

Member

Imran Amir, MD

RB

Member

Richard Bankowski

Member

Joshua Burshtein, MD

Member

Martin Buta, MD, MBA, MS

Member

Brooke Corbett, MD

Member

Mary Dick, MD

Member

Delaney Ding

RF

Member

Ronda S. Farah, MD

SG

Member

Shilpa Ghatnekar, MD, MBA

Member

John E. Hoopman, CMLSO

Member

Nisrine Kawa, MD

JK

Member

Jina Kim

ZL

Member

Zoe M. Lipman, MD, BS

Member

Morgan B. Murphrey, MD, MS

Member

Patti A. Owens, MHA, BSN, RN, CMLSO, CNOR, FAORN

HR

Member

Haya Raef, MD

Member

Jennifer L. Sawaya, MD

XS

Member

Xiaoming Shang, PhD

Member

Linda Rozell-Shannon, PhD

Member

Nicole Salame, MD

TT

Member

Taryn E. Travis, MD, FACS

Member

Daniel Yanes, MD

AY

Member

Ahmed Yousaf, MD

The Mentorship Committee is responsible for the development and oversight of mentorship programs to ensure that participants have an enriching learning experience that contributes to their personal and professional growth and development. The committee will develop mentorship programs to match early career members seeking learning opportunities, guidance, and support from senior members willing to dedicate time and knowledge to enhance the skills of mentees. Open to volunteers.

Chair

Gary P. Lask, MD

Member

Catherine M. DiGiorgio, MD

SK

Member

Swati Kannan, MD

FM

Member

Farah A. Moustafa, MD

Member

Nazanin Saedi, MD

Member

Kelly J. Stankiewicz, MD, FAAD

Member

Jill S. Waibel, MD

HR

Student Observer

Haya Raef, MD

The Nominating Committee will identify individuals who are capable, talented, interested, and willing to serve as directors and Society or division offices. The Nominating Committee shall consist of seven (7) voting members of the Society, one of which shall be the immediate Past President who shall serve as chairperson, three (3) shall be appointed by the Board of Directors at its annual meeting and the remainder shall be elected by the membership.

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Chair

Ashish C. Bhatia, MD, FAAD, FASLMS

SA

Member

Sami N. Alsuwaidan, MD

Member

Paul M. Friedman, MD

Member

Khalil A. Khatri, MD

Member

Nazanin Saedi, MD

Member

E. Victor Ross, MD

RW

Member

Robert A. Weiss, MD, FAAD

The Philanthropy Committee supports partnerships and programs approved by the Board. The Committee can make recommendations to the Board regarding future partnerships or programs. Open to volunteers.

Chair

Paul M. Friedman, MD

TA

Member

Tina S. Alster, MD, FAAD

Member

Eliot F. Battle Jr., MD

Member

Alissandro R. Castillo, MD, MBA

CC

Member

Courtney Chau

Member

Lesley R. Clark-Loeser, MD

Member

Emilee A. Herringshaw, MD, MBA

Member

Nisrine Kawa, MD

Member

Hasina Maredia, MD

Member

Arisa E. Ortiz, MD

Student Observer

Alexis E. Carrington, MD

The Public Policy Committee supports the Public Policy Director with advocacy initiatives relating to the advancement of laser technology for use in medicine and surgery. Committee members shall assist the Public Policy Director in identifying and prioritizing relevant state and federal legislative and regulatory proposals that relate to this purpose and impact members of the ASLMS. The Public Policy Committee is responsible for coordinating and partnering efforts with other like-minded healthcare organizations. The activities of the Public Policy Committee shall be limited to activities that ASLMS is permitted to engage in under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code and the tax-exempt status ASLMS has elected under the Code. Open to volunteers.

Chair

George J. Hruza, MD, MBA

Member

Christopher S. Carlton, MBA

Member

John E. Hoopman, CMLSO

Member

Nisrine Kawa, MD

VM

Member

Vineet Mishra, MD

KS

Member

Kelly J. Stankiewicz, MD, FAAD

The Research and Development Committee leads the development and implementation of the Society's student and non-student research initiatives. Open to volunteers.

Chair

Patricia M. Richey, MD, FAAD

Member

Bo Chen, PhD

ME

Member

Mai Elsheikh, PhD

Member

Ardalan Minokadeh, MD, PhD

Member

Jill S. Waibel, MD

YW

Member

Ying Wang, MD, PhD

The Safety Awareness Committee will make recommendations to the Board to provide education for and promote the safe, effective, and ethical use of energy-based devices. Open to volunteers.

Chair

John E. Hoopman, CMLSO

RG

Member

Richard A. Gama, CMLSO, CST

Member

Ariel N.B. Kauvar, MD

JL

Member

Jessica G. Labadie, MD

TM

Member

Tracey L. Mancuso, BSc-HS, CMLSO

Member

Aria Vazirnia, MD, MAS

The Women in Energy-Based Devices Committee will highlight the excellence of women involved in the ASLMS, implement strategies to advance networking and training opportunities, and promote the professional development of women using energy-based technologies at all career and training levels through teaching, mentoring, and organization leadership. Open to volunteers.

SK

Chair

Suzanne L. Kilmer, MD

TA

Member

Tina S. Alster, MD, FAAD

Member

Lesley R. Clark-Loeser, MD

Member

Eujin Cho, MD, PhD

LM

Member

Lauren Mohan, MD

Member

Jennifer L. Sawaya, MD

Member

Kelly J. Stankiewicz, MD, FAAD

Student Observer

Andrina V. Paul, MD