American Society for Mohs Surgery

What American Society for Mohs Surgery does

The American Society for Mohs Surgery (ASMS) is a professional medical society founded in 1990 by dermatologists in Southern California and headquartered in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. It serves over 1,000 members across three professional categories: board-certified dermatologists (Fellow/Affiliate), pathologists, and Mohs technicians. ASMS's mission is to improve physician performance and patient health through continuing medical education focused on Mohs micrographic surgery, dermatologic surgery, and skin cancer treatment.

The organization's core product is the Mohs micrographic surgery procedure itself, a specialized technique developed in the 1930s by Dr. Frederic Mohs in which cancerous tissue is removed layer-by-layer with real-time microscopic margin evaluation, achieving up to 99% cure rates for new skin cancers and 94% for recurrent cancers. ASMS packages this clinical knowledge into a portfolio of educational courses (Fundamentals of Mohs Surgery since 1995, the Annual Meeting since inception, Advanced Closure Course since 2011, BCC/SCC Dermatopathology Course since 2013, MDS Preparation Course), a Peer Review Program providing blinded case review and CLIA compliance support, a Clinical Observational Preceptorship Program, and a patient-facing Surgeon Locator directory. Distribution is conducted via the Wild Apricot platform, in-person events (e.g., Houston, TX for 2026 courses), and virtual/on-demand replays.

Revenue is generated through four streams: recurring membership dues (Fell

Name

American Society for Mohs Surgery

Legal name

American Society for Mohs Surgery

Website

https://mohssurgery.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The American Society for Mohs Surgery is a professional medical society founded in 1990 that educates and credentials over 1,000 board-certified dermatologists, pathologists, and Mohs technicians in Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer treatment.

Ownership category

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Product category

Medical Professional Society / Dermatologic Surgery Education

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Mohs Surgery & Skin Cancer (Dermatologic Oncology) (HLAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dermatopathology (HLAKACAC), Procedural Dermatology (Office-Based Surgery) (HLAKACAG)

Keywords

• Mohs surgery education
• Cutaneous oncology training
• Dermatologic surgery courses
• Medical society membership
• Skin cancer treatment resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Peachtree City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: ASMS generates revenue through membership fees from dermatologists, pathologists, and Mohs technicians. Members receive discounted registration fees for educational courses, cheaper pricing for resource products, subscription to The Beveled Edge Newsletter, and inclusion in the searchable online membership directory.
2. Educational Course Registration Fees: Revenue from hosting multiple annual courses including Fundamentals of Mohs Surgery, Annual Meeting, Advanced Closure Course, Basal & Squamous Cell Cancer Dermatopathology Course, and Advanced Mohs Technician Course. Discounted fees apply for current ASMS members.
3. Peer Review Program Fees: Non-Fellow members and Fellow members submitting more than 2 cases pay $150 per case for review. New Fellow members receive up to 2 free case submissions annually.
4. Product Sales: ASMS offers practice resources and products through their online store, providing products and practice resources to members and non-members at varying price points.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ASMS is a professional medical society that delivers recurring dermatologic surgery education (Fundamentals of Mohs Surgery Course, Annual Meeting, Advanced Closure Course, BCC/SCC Dermatopathology Course, MDS Prep Course), a CLIA-aligned Peer Review quality assurance program, and a Clinical Observational Preceptorship Program to over 1,000 member dermatologists, pathologists, and Mohs technicians. It also operates a Surgeon Locator directory and patient education resources that channel skin cancer patients to credentialed member surgeons.

Product overview

The American Society for Mohs Surgery is a professional medical society offering a unified portfolio of educational programs and member services centered on Mohs micrographic surgery. The core offering is the Mohs surgical procedure itself, supported by multiple educational courses including the Fundamentals of Mohs Surgery Course (four-day annual training), the Annual Meeting: Focus on Skin Cancer (clinical symposium), the Advanced Closure Course (reconstruction training), the Basal & Squamous Cell Cancer Dermatopathology Course, and the MDS Preparation Course. Additional services include a Peer Review Program for quality assurance, a Clinical Observational Preceptorship Program for hands-on training, a Surgeon Locator directory for patient referrals, patient educational resources (brochures and videos), classifieds/job postings, and professional membership with Fellow and Affiliate categories.

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Products and services

• Fundamentals of Mohs Surgery Course Four-day annual educational course providing foundational training for physicians and Mohs technicians on Mohs surgery for basal and squamous cell carcinomas. Covers Mohs indications, wound mapping, tumor histopathology, surgical pearls, coding/reimbursement, and laboratory supervision. Course directors: Carlos A. Garcia, M.D.; Kenneth G. Gross, M.D.; Andrew H. Weinstein, M.D.
• Annual Meeting: Dermatologic Surgery Focus on Skin Cancer Annual clinical symposium featuring advances in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, including panel discussions, breakout sessions, and elective laboratory microscope sessions for physician members.
• Advanced Closure Course Virtual and in-person course for dermatologists seeking advanced reconstruction skills, covering nasal and cheek repairs, paramedian forehead flaps, eyelid reconstructions, ear reconstructions, and complications management. Course Director: Alexander Miller, M.D.
• Basal & Squamous Cell Cancer Dermatopathology Course Annual course focusing on the pathology aspects of BCC and SCC tumors, the most common skin cancers treated by Mohs surgery, offered as a two-day course at venues such as The Royal Sonesta Galleria in Houston, TX.
• MDS Preparation Course Virtual annual course designed to help ASMS members prepare for the American Board of Dermatology's Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery sub-certification examination.
• Peer Review Program Blinded technical review and feedback of member Mohs cases for quality assurance purposes, reinforcing diligence and consistency in Mohs procedures and laboratory practices and supporting CLIA compliance. Required for new Fellow members.
• Clinical Observational Preceptorship Program Hands-on observational training program supplementing Fundamentals course content, allowing dermatologists with limited Mohs experience to observe Mohs cases performed by experienced preceptors across three weeks of observation over two years.
• Surgeon Locator Directory Searchable online directory allowing patients to find ASMS member Mohs surgeons by state, city, last name, or zip code radius, serving as the primary patient referral channel to member practices.
• ASMS Membership (Fellow / Affiliate) Professional membership organization with over 1,000 dermatologist, pathologist, and Mohs technician members, offering Fellow and Affiliate categories with benefits including discounted course fees, product pricing, The Beveled Edge Newsletter subscription, and Surgeon Locator listing.
• Patient Brochure Printed and downloadable patient-facing educational brochure explaining Mohs surgery, skin cancer types, and treatment options for prospective Mohs patients.
• Patient Video Library Online video library providing patient-facing education about Mohs surgery procedures and skin cancer topics.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% cure rate for new skin cancers using Mohs technique
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Castle BiosciencescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Gold sponsor for the 2025 Annual Meeting: Focus on Skin Cancer. Castle Biosciences provides skin cancer diagnostics and is part of the ASMS industry partnership program supporting skin cancer education.
• KereciscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Gold sponsor for 2025 Annual Meeting and exhibitor at Fundamentals of Mohs Surgery Course. Kerecis provides fish skin-based wound care products used in Mohs surgery wound healing.
• RegeneroncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Gold sponsor for 2025 Annual Meeting and exhibitor at Fundamentals of Mohs Surgery Course. Regeneron provides pharmaceutical products for dermatology and skin cancer treatment.
• SkinCure OncologycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Gold sponsor for 2025 Annual Meeting and exhibitor. SkinCure Oncology provides Mohs surgery-specific products and services for skin cancer treatment.
• Sensus HealthcareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver exhibitor at 2025 Annual Meeting providing superficial radiation therapy products relevant to skin cancer treatment.
• BECK (Beck Consulting)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerExhibitor at Fundamentals of Mohs Surgery Course providing laboratory consulting services for Mohs practices.
• Cancer Diagnostics, Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerExhibitor at Fundamentals of Mohs Surgery Course providing cancer diagnostics products and services for Mohs laboratories.
• Mercedes ScientificminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExhibitor at Fundamentals of Mohs Surgery Course providing laboratory supplies and equipment for Mohs practices.
• Rushabh InstrumentsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExhibitor at Fundamentals of Mohs Surgery Course providing histology instruments for Mohs laboratories.
• Wound Care SpecialistminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExhibitor at Fundamentals of Mohs Surgery Course providing wound care products for post-Mohs surgery healing.
• ModMed (Modernizing Medicine)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor at 2025 Annual Meeting providing dermatology-specific EHR and practice management software.
• Sagis DiagnosticsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor at 2025 Annual Meeting providing dermatopathology diagnostic services.
• Avantik BioGroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor at 2025 Annual Meeting and historical exhibitor. Provides histology and pathology products for Mohs laboratories.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Academy of Dermatology: Largest dermatology professional society with ~20,000 members offering broad CME, advocacy, and patient education across all dermatology subspecialties. Overlaps ASMS in general dermatology CME and patient-facing skin cancer resources but is much broader in scope.

Others

• Skin Cancer Foundation: Patient-facing advocacy organization delivering skin cancer education, screening programs, and physician finder tools. Overlaps with ASMS on patient education content and surgeon directory functionality, but is a public charity rather than a professional society.
• International League of Dermatological Societies: Umbrella organization representing dermatology societies globally. ASMS member-markets in US and Canada; ILDS membership or partnership could support international reach of Mohs surgery education.
• American Board of Dermatology: Certification body that administers the Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery sub-certification examination referenced by ASMS's MDS Preparation Course. Adjacent rather than competitive - ASMS prepares candidates and requires ABD/AOBD certification for Fellow status.

Direct peers

• American College of Mohs Surgery: Direct peer organization also serving the Mohs micrographic surgery community with fellowship training, member certification, and CME. Splits the eligible Mohs surgeon member pool with ASMS and represents the most comparable peer in mission, members, and offerings.
• American Society for Dermatologic Surgery: Specialty society for dermatologic surgeons offering CME courses, annual meetings, and member credentials in procedural dermatology. Directly comparable in mission to advance dermatologic surgery education and overlaps ASMS member base on Mohs and reconstruction training.
• American Society of Dermatopathology: Specialty society for dermatopathologists offering CME and member services. ASMS's BCC & SCC Dermatopathology course and pathologist member category overlap with ASDP's educational mission on skin cancer histopathology.

Regional players

• European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology: Pan-European dermatology society offering CME, congress, and member credentials across all dermatology subspecialties. Comparable in mission to AAD and a potential international expansion pathway for ASMS's educational content.

Market position

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Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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