American Society for Mohs Surgery (ASMS)

Description

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

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

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

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