American Society for Mohs Surgery (ASMS)

Overview:

Profession(s): Dermatology
Member Type(s): Dermatologists, Dermatologic Surgeons, Mohs Surgeons, Mohs Technicians
Scope: National - United States
Formed: 1990
Members: 900
Address: 5901 Warner Avenue, Private Mail Box 391, Huntington Beach, CA, 92649, USA
Phone: 800-616-ASMS (2767)
Fax: 714-379-6272
Email: execdir@mohssurgery.org
Website: www.mohssurgery.org

Description:

Professional medical education society, comprised primarily of Board-certified dermatologists who are practicing Mohs micrographic surgeons.

Mission/Aims:

To provide education to dermatologists and technicians in all aspects of the Mohs surgical procedure.

To furnish practice support for member Mohs surgeons.

To educate patients and other healthcare professionals regarding the benefits of the Mohs technique for the treatment of certain skin cancers.

To promote ongoing quality assurance through regular member evaluation.

To provide patient referrals to qualified Mohs surgeons.

Principal Activities:

Annual Mohs training course and clinical symposium
Observational preceptorships
Peer review QA program
Development of educational media for professional and patient audiences

Member Benefits:

Ongoing education in Mohs and other dermatologic surgery techniques
Assistance and referrals for office/laboratory set-up and development
Informal mentoring opportunities
Member advocacy for insurance reimbursement, fair and equitable credentialing criteria
Development of practice support materials

Training/Licensing/Certification:

Continuing medical education in the Mohs technique for physicians and technicians
Mohs preceptorship training
Peer review program to provide regular QA feedback and assist with CLIA compliance

Verification Criteria:

Medical license
Completion of an accredited ACGME or AOCD dermatology residency program or international equivalent
Residency or post-residency training in Mohs surgery
American Board of Dermatology or American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology certification or international equivalent