Who Can Join ASLMS?
Any scientist, engineer, physician, other health care professional, or any individual who is qualified and duly licensed to engage in independent clinical practice and is qualified and recognized in his or her respective field. Or any individual who is recognized as being significantly involved with the laser industry.
On an annual basis, ASLMS, in consultation with its legal counsel, conducts a review of its Foreign Sanctions Compliance Policy. The United States government maintains sanctions against certain industry sectors, including broad restrictions on technology exports and targeted measures directed at specific financial institutions. During the most recent review, legal counsel identified additional compliance risks associated with the export of laser technology and with financial institutions operating in certain regions and countries subject to heightened sanctions controls. Pursuant to counsel’s recommendations, a request was distributed to individuals located in identified high-risk jurisdictions. ASLMS does not provide legal advice; however, ASLMS will coordinate with its legal counsel to review and assess any materials submitted in response to this request.
Application Process
Each application is reviewed by the ASLMS Vice President. After your application has been reviewed and approved by the Vice President, you will receive a new member email that includes your membership certificate.
Membership Categories
You will be asked to identify yourself by one of the following categories. You are also required to provide a graduation date to determine the career level. Please supply the most recent or anticipated graduation date:
Physician - DO, MD, MBBS (or similar), Dentist, Veterinarian
Nursing or Allied Health – Aesthetician, Chiropractor, Laser Safety/Laser Safety Officer, Laser Technician, Medical Assistant, Naturopathic Medical Doctor/NMD, Nursing (BSN, LPN, MSN, NP), Office, Physician Assistant, Other (option to provide other occupation)
Industry - Business Development, CEO/President, Financial, Marketing, Research, Sales, Trainer, Vice President, Other (option to provide other occupation)
Scientist - Biomedical Engineer, Engineer, Research, Other (option to provide other occupation)
Early Career Membership
To qualify for special early-career or student rates, you must supply an email or letter (on official letterhead) from your institution.
Effective July 1, 2026, the special early-career or student rates will change to include:
3rd Year Postgraduate - If you have completed your training in the last three years.
2nd Year Postgraduate – If you have completed your training in the last two years.
1st Year Postgraduate – If you have completed your training in the last year.
Graduate Student – Any scientist, engineer, physician, or health care professional who has earned a bachelor’s degree, and is pursuing further education in science, engineering, biology, medicine, surgery, or other related disciplines.
Undergraduate Student – Any student who is seeking an undergraduate degree at an accredited educational institution. This class is non-voting.