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September 2005
Vol. 22:8
AIUM
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Newsletter of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
Letter to Members Registration Is Now Open for Ultrasound
No Dues Increase for 2006 in Women’s Health Courses
The AIUM is pleased to announce that, for the November 12–13, 2005
third continuous year, membership dues Marriott New Orleans at the Convention Center • New Orleans, Louisiana
will not increase, thus
allowing AIUM Earn up to 11 AMA PRA category 1 credits or ARRT category A credits.
members to continue
to take advantage of Sonographic Principles
membership benefits Register before October 10, 2005, to save! Sonographic Principles, a half-
at no additional day course covering the funda-
charge, including mentals and technological
printed and online advances in the field of ultra-
subscriptions to the Register today to attend the AIUM continuing
education course Ultrasound in Women’s Health, sound, offers attendees up to
Journal of Ultrasound 3.5 CME credits. Frederick
in Medicine, discounts and choose between 3 course tracks featuring the
following: Kremkau, PhD, will serve as
President
on registration fees for course director. This course
Sonography in Obstetrics and Gynecology:
Lennard D. Greenbaum, MD the 2006 convention may be taken independently or in conjunction
and continuing edu- State of the Art (11 CMEs)
with either Update on Gynecologic Ultrasound or
cation courses, networking opportunities through Sonographic Principles (3.5 CMEs)
Breast Ultrasound: State of the Art.
our listservs and committees, and discounts on Update on Gynecologic Ultrasound (7.5 CMEs)
educational materials. Breast Ultrasound: State of the Art (7.5 CMEs). Saturday afternoon, following Sonographic
Principles, attendees may choose to register for
Courses begin Saturday morning, November 12,
2006 Annual Convention either Update on Gynecologic Ultrasound or Breast
with Sonography in Obstetrics and Gynecology: State
With our next convention scheduled for March Ultrasound: State of the Art, which will continue to
of the Art and Sonographic Principles.
rather than June, already we are in the process of run concurrently with Sonography in Obstetrics and
making plans. The 2006 AIUM Annual Conven- Sonography in Gynecology: State of the Art throughout the remain-
tion will be held at the Marriott Wardman Park Obstetrics and der of the weekend.
Hotel in Washington, DC, Thursday, March Gynecology:
23–Sunday, March 26, a change from our previ- State of the Art Update on Gynecologic
ous Saturday through Tuesday format. Also, Ultrasound
This course offers attendees the
because the AIUM sections offer valuable assis- Faculty, including course direc-
chance to earn 11 CME credits
tance in determining future guidance for the tor Deborah Levine, MD, will
over 2 days. Led by course
association, we have doubled the time in which cover such topics as sonography
director Alfred Abuhamad, MD, Sonography in
they have to meet and divided the Obstetric and of the postmenopausal pelvis,
Obstetrics and Gynecology: State of the Art covers
Gynecologic Ultrasound Section meeting into the role of the sonogram in the
topics such as screening for Down syndrome,
2 separate meetings, the Obstetric Ultrasound diagnosis of inflammatory pelvic disease, postpar-
diagnosis of fetal central nervous system, chest, and
Section meeting and the Gynecologic Ultrasound tum and postabortion pelvic ultrasound, and 3-
cardiac abnormalities by ultrasound, and the value
Section meeting. dimensional ultrasound in gynecology. Attendees
of 3-dimensional ultrasound in obstetrics. This
may earn up to 7.5 CME credits for this course.
Each year, AIUM sections meet at the annual course will run concurrently with all other courses.
convention to arrange categorical courses for the Breast Ultrasound:
Attendees of Sonography in Obstetrics and
following year’s convention and discuss issues that State of the Art
Gynecology: State of the Art may also attend the
concern their specific areas of interest. If you are
ultrasound fundamentals and advancements This course offers attendees the
not already a member of a section, we invite you
course Sonographic Principles in the morning of chance to earn 7.5 CME credits
to contact the Membership Department at
the first day. These participants will earn 3.5 CME and is led by course director
membership@aium.org to join one or more of
credits for Sonographic Principles and 7.5 CME Gary Whitman, MD. Breast
these important groups. All section meetings will
credits for attending the remainder of the obstet- Ultrasound: State of the Art cov-
be held Thursday, March 23, 2006.
rics course. Please contact the AIUM for details ers topics such as sonographic screening, Breast
New Operating Plan when registering for this option. Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS)
assessments, staging, and ultrasound-guided biopsy
The AIUM Board of Governors recently adopted
procedures.
a new organizational operating plan that incorpo-
rates strategies designed to enhance our role in
(continued on page 2) This issue sponsored in part by Philips Ultrasound.
(continued on page 2)
Letter to Members (continued from page 1)
the ultrasound community as an association Over the past year, a group of 37 international attendees participated in informative discussions
dedicated to the safe and responsible use of ultra- experts has been assembling background material with a multidisciplinary faculty that included
sound through education and research. Developed and proposed conclusions and recommendations, radiologists, physiatrists, rheumatologists, and
by the AIUM staff and leadership, the new plan which were discussed at a summer bioeffects con- sonographers. We thank Dr Nazarian for serving
includes ference, organized by the AIUM, in Keystone, as course director and the other faculty members
Colorado, August 6–9. Participants proposed who shared their expert knowledge about the
◆ The addition of a tag line that identifies the
a final document that will be reviewed by the growing field of musculoskeletal ultrasound.
AIUM as The Association for Medical
AIUM Bioeffects Committee and then forwarded
Ultrasound; and The AIUM’s next continuing education event,
to the Board of Governors for approval before
◆ A revised mission statement that states the Ultrasound in Women’s Health courses, will be held
publication in the Journal of Ultrasound in
following: The American Institute of November 12–13, 2005, in New Orleans,
Medicine.
Ultrasound in Medicine is a multidiscipli- Louisiana, at the Marriott New Orleans at the
nary association dedicated to advancing the 11th Congress of WFUMB Convention Center. Course participants will have
safe and effective use of ultrasound in medi- As a member of the World Federation for the opportunity to earn up to 11 AMA PRA cate-
cine through professional and public educa- Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (WFUMB), gory 1 credits and choose from the following con-
tion, research, development of guidelines, we encourage you to attend the federation’s 11th current courses: Sonography in Obstetrics and
and accreditation. congress scheduled for May 28–June 1, 2006, in Gynecology: State of the Art, Sonographic Principles,
Seoul, Korea. Featuring the latest in ultrasound Update on Gynecologic Ultrasound, and Breast
As we continue to promote our role in the med-
research, this international conference, which is Ultrasound: State of the Art.
ical community as a resource for ultrasound
education and as we determine future goals for held only once every 3 years, will include hands- We look forward to seeing you at the November
the association, the operating plan will act as on workshops, scientific sessions, and informative courses and at all of our upcoming 2006 educa-
an invaluable tool that will aid us in our mission. lectures given by renowned physicians and scien- tional events. Because AIUM continuing educa-
tists. For more information about the WFUMB tion courses offer an excellent opportunity to
Bioeffects Conference Congress, visit our website at www.aium.org. enhance your skills and network with other
Since 1987, the AIUM has organized conferences medical professionals from around the country,
on a periodic basis to review the potential for Continuing Education Courses
we hope you make plans to attend.
bioeffects from diagnostic ultrasound. Currently, More than 160 ultrasound professionals attended
the purpose of these meetings is to examine issues Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: A Practical, Hands-On
related to the safe performance of diagnostic Approach in New York City August 19–21. Led
ultrasound across a variety of applications. by course director Levon N. Nazarian, MD, Lennard D. Greenbaum, MD
Promote Medical Ultrasound Women’s Ultrasound Courses
(continued from page 1)
Awareness Month This October New Orleans Attractions
The Marriott New Orleans at the Convention
Medical Ultrasound Awareness MUAM activities. Whether it’s a brief paragraph Center is conveniently located directly across from
Month (MUAM) provides telling us how you celebrated MUAM or a the Morial Convention Center, Riverwalk Mall,
ultrasound professionals with photograph of you and your staff wearing and New Orleans Cruise Ship Terminals. It is
the opportunity to educate MUAM T-shirts promoting medical ultrasound, within a 3-block access to famous New Orleans
the public about the many uses of the AIUM would love to publish your materials attractions such as the French
medical ultrasound, as well as a chance to in Sound Waves. Please send photographs and Quarter, riverboat cruises,
celebrate their profession. descriptions of your MUAM activities to the Aquarium of the Americas,
afreestone@aium.org, or mail them to the Harrah’s Casino, the city’s
To assist ultrasound professionals with planning
AIUM office. finest restaurants, and 30-plus
activities for MUAM, a free information kit
museums, and many more
from the AIUM is available to download at There are many activities to promote ultrasound
attractions are just steps away.
www.aium.org. The kit includes an ultrasound awareness to your patients. From posting educa-
The hotel is directly across
fact and terminology sheet, a list of suggested tional flyers and/or posters at your facility to offer-
the street from the Riverfront streetcar, which can
activities, logos to use in promotional materials, ing tours of your facility’s ultrasound department
take you to places such as the riverboats, Jackson
and information on how to get the media and and distributing ultrasound fact sheets, the possi-
Square, and the French Market.
local government involved. bilities are endless!
To download the kit, visit www.aium.org and To help you celebrate, the AIUM is offering Registration
click on “October 2005 is Medical Ultrasound a full line of MUAM promotional products,
Course details, including full course schedules
Awareness Month” under “Site Highlights” including T-shirts, awareness bracelets, lapel pins,
and faculty information, can be found at the
on the home page. Then click the “Medical and more. To order your MUAM products, visit
AIUM website, www.aium.org. To reserve your
Ultrasound Awareness Month information the AIUM website at www.aium.org and click on
space, contact Danielle Delanko, professional
kit” link to download. For more information, “October 2005 is Medical Ultrasound Awareness
development assistant, at 301-498-4100 or
contact Adam Freestone, the AIUM’s public Month,” or call to request a brochure.
800-638-5352, register online at www.aium.org,
relations coordinator, at 301-498-4100 or
Promote the importance of ultrasound in or return the registration form on page 5.
800-638-5352 or afreestone@aium.org.
medicine to your patients. Buy your Medical
The AIUM also is requesting that you send us Ultrasound Awareness Month items now, and
photographs and descriptions of your facility’s start planning your celebration today!
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New Guidelines Now Available
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Revision 2, is presented with image examples in at no extra cost.
this CD-ROM companion. Simply load the CD-
To order your copy, visit the AIUM online
ROM on the computer in your practice area to
store at www.aium.org, or call 301-498-4100
access the guidelines and sample images, as well as
or 800-638-5352.
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WFUMB Newsletter Available Online In
The World Federation
for Ultrasound in
Medicine and Biology
scholarships for young physicians in developing
countries, and offering state-of-the-art lectures
at international meetings.
Appreciation
(WFUMB) is a federa-
WFUMB publishes the prestigious journal Ultra-
tion of regional and
sound in Medicine and Biology (UMB)—available It is with great appreciation that the AIUM
national ultrasound
to AIUM members at the discounted rate of only offers thanks to the following companies for
societies around the
$140 (regular price $259)—and the informative their financial support of the AIUM over the
world, including the
newsletter Echoes, which contains information past year. These companies have demonstrated
AIUM. Adopting its
about recent and upcoming WFUMB activities, their commitment to the AIUM and the ultra-
first constitution in
details about programs offered by federation sound community by placing advertisements in
1973, WFUMB offers
affiliates, reports from WFUMB committees, the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, participat-
educational programs and safety workshops across
and facts about the WFUMB leadership. Don’t ing in the annual convention, donating to the
the globe in conjunction with the World Health
miss the most recent issue of Echoes, available on AIUM Endowment for Education and Research
Organization (WHO) and federation affiliates.
the AIUM website at www.aium.org. Past issues (EER), or providing support dollars for items
Among its many activities, WFUMB is engaged
may be browsed at www.wfumb.org. and activities ranging from envelopes to tote
in establishing Centers of Excellence, providing
bags and Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month
to educational grants. The AIUM is grateful to
the companies listed below for their support
from April 2004 through March 2005.
Deadline for Abstract Submission Platinum ($50,000 and above)
Philips*
Quickly Approaching Sonosite, Inc
Gold ($25,000–$49,999)
Abstract submissions for prize of $1000 to a new investigator (sonograph- Hitachi Medical Systems America, Inc
the 2006 AIUM Annual er, resident, fellow, or faculty member in practice Parker Laboratories, Inc*
Convention, which will fewer than 5 years) who submits the best scientif-
be held March 23–26, in ic abstract at the convention. Silver ($10,000–$24,999)
Washington, DC, at the Medison America, Inc
All abstracts must be submitted online in English GE Healthcare*
Marriott Wardman Park
and follow the guidelines described on the AIUM Fujitsu Computer Products of America
Hotel, must be submitted
website at www.aium.org by the September 29, Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
online by September 29,
2005, deadline. No mailed or faxed abstracts will Zonare Medical Systems
2005, at www.aium.org.
be accepted. Abstract presenters will receive $100
Abstracts previously presented at other meetings off their full 3-day registration fee. *The AIUM would like to offer special acknow-
may be submitted, and abstracts regarding origi- ledgments to the companies marked with an
For more information about submitting asterisk. Recognizing the invaluable education-
nal research or case reports will be considered for
an abstract for the 2006 AIUM Annual al advantages that AIUM membership presents
oral presentations and scientific posters.
Convention, contact Brenda Kinney, to ultrasound professionals, these companies
In addition, abstracts may be submitted for meetings coordinator, at 301-498-4100 or have provided AIUM memberships for their
the New Investigator Award, which offers a 800-638-5352, or e-mail bkinney@aium.org. sales and ultrasound applications staff.
September 2005 3
Program Offers Training
in Nuchal Translucency Scenes From the
Measurement
The work of Kypros Nicolaides1 in London and 2 large
2005 Convention
studies in the United States2,3 have shown the value of
fetal nuchal translucency (NT) measurement. When
properly performed between 11 and 14 weeks’ gestation,
the NT can be combined with maternal serum analyses
to provide women with an estimation of the risk of
aneuploidy and other fetal birth defects.
This measurement is highly operator dependent.
Differences as small as tenths of a millimeter may
change the estimation of risk. Not surprisingly, studies
that have employed rigorous quality monitoring have
reported more accurate detection rates than those that
Attendees review the AIUM Congratulations to David Christie,
have not. Historical Time Line that was BSc, MBA (second from left),
Unlike AIUM ultrasound practice accreditation, which displayed in the exhibit hall. who won the iPod Shuffle during
assesses the practice as a whole rather than the sonolo- the New Member Reception.
gists and sonographers within the facility, the model
needed for monitoring NT needs to be based on the
individual. The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine
has created a foundation, the Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Foundation (MFMF), to develop a system to train
practitioners in NT measurement and perform quality
control in the United States.
The MFMF NT program includes an educational
course, which grants CME credits, an examination, and
the submission of images. Online education and testing
are available, and images may be submitted online as Categorical course attendees After their meeting, members of
well. Sonographers and sonologists in the United States benefit from a hands-on the Presidential Advisory Council
who have already been certified by the Fetal Medicine scanning experience. posed for a photograph.
Foundation in London or through the first and second
trimester evaluation of risk (FASTER) or first trimester
maternal serum biochemistry and fetal nuchal translu-
cency screening (BUN) studies can register with MFMF
through September 30, 2005, at no cost and without
taking another test. Participants in the FASTER and
BUN studies will not have to submit images.
The AIUM Board of Governors has voted to endorse
the MFMF NT effort. More information about the
MFMF is available at www.mfmf.org.
References Attendees mingle with colleagues Martin Buchalter, PhD (bottom right),
1. Nicolaides KH, Sebire NJ, Snijders RJM. The 11- during the New Member Reception. received a Recognition Award for his
14-Week Scan: The Diagnosis of Fetal Abnormal- dedication and participation in the
AIUM for more than 4 decades.
ities. New York, NY: Parthenon Publishing Group;
1999.
2. Dugoff L, Hobbins JC, Malone FD, et al. First-
trimester maternal serum PAPP-A and free-beta
subunit human chorionic gonadotropin concentra-
Become a part of it!
tions and nuchal translucency are associated with
obstetric complications: a population-based screen-
ing study (the FASTER Trial). Am J Obstet
Gynecol 2004; 191:1446–1451.
See you in Washington, DC,
3. Krantz D, Goetzl L, Simpson JL, et al. Association March 23–26, 2006.
of extreme first-trimester free human chorionic
gonadotropin-beta, pregnancy-associated plasma
protein A, and nuchal translucency with intrauter-
ine. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2004; 191:1452–1458.
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Women’s Health Courses Registration Form Register before October 10, 2005, to save!
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Note: At 1:00 PM, attendees of the fundamentals and advance-
❑ RDMS ❑ RVT ❑ RDCS ❑ Other__________
ments course Sonographic Principles may also attend
Not an AIUM member? SAVE on course registration by joining the AIUM
Sonography in Obstetrics and Gynecology: State of the Art.
today, and we will waive the $25 membership application fee!
These participants will earn 3.5 CME credits for Sonographic
AIUM Annual Membership Fees*
❑ Physician $250 Principles and 7.5 credits for attending the remainder of the
❑ Nonphysician $140 obstetrics course. Please contact the AIUM for details when
❑ Full-time student with letter of verification $25
registering for this option.
Please call 301-498-4100 for international membership pricing.
*Membership fees valid through December 31, 2005.
AIUM High-Frequency Club
Select Course and Appropriate Registration Fee: Registration includes Beginning in 2005, if you attend 3 AIUM CME courses* within a 3-year period,
a continental breakfast with morning courses and a course syllabus. the fourth course is FREE!
*Excludes the AIUM annual convention.
❑ Sonography in Obstetrics and Gynecology:
State of the Art Payment
Saturday, November 12, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM ❑ Check enclosed payable to the AIUM in US dollars
Sunday, November 13, 7:00 AM–12:30 PM ❑ VISA
Early Deadline On or After
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AIUM Member, Physician ❑ $450 ❑ $600 ❑ American Express
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Saturday, November 12, 7:00 AM–Noon
Early Deadline On or After Cancellation Policy
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AIUM Member, Physician ❑ $150 ❑ $150 If insufficient registrations for this course are received by October 10, 2005, the
AIUM Member, Nonphysician ❑ $125 ❑ $125 AIUM reserves the right to cancel the course, and all money paid to the AIUM will
Nonmember, Physician ❑ $300 ❑ $300 be refunded.
Nonmember, Nonphysician ❑ $250 ❑ $250
Student ❑ $100 ❑ $100 If registrants choose to cancel their course registration before September 12,
2005, they will receive a 90% refund. After September 12, 2005, and no
❑ Update on Gynecologic Ultrasound later than October 10, 2005, a 50% refund will be given. After October 10,
Saturday, November 12, 12:50 PM–5:00 PM 2005, no refunds will be given.
Sunday, November 13, 7:00 AM–12:30 PM
Early Deadline On or After Return to
10/10/05 10/11/05
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Saturday, November 12, 12:50 PM–5:00 PM
Website: www.aium.org
Sunday, November 13, 7:00 AM–12:30 PM
Early Deadline On or After
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September 2005 5
Ultrasound Practice Accreditation Update
As competition in the health care field increases, and as The AIUM’s goal is to promote high-quality patient care by providing
patients become more knowledgeable, the importance and a program that both encourages and supports nationally accepted
popularity of accreditation are growing. More and more practices are standards of diagnostic ultrasound.
choosing to assess their strengths and weaknesses through this voluntary
Visit www.aium.org to view a directory of all AIUM-accredited
peer review process and to initiate changes to improve their practices
practices.
and provide even better patient care.
Congratulations to the following practices that recently have been accredited:
Celso L. Backes, MD Lawrence County Ob/Gyn Associates Roy R. Pazmino, MD
Coudersport, Pennsylvania New Castle, Pennsylvania Philipsburg, Pennsylvania
Community Health Services Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh Ob/Gyn White Plains Ob/Gyn Associates
Hartford, Connecticut Ultrasound White Plains, New York
Diacore Associates of Queens Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Women’s Care of Wisconsin, SC
Brooklyn, New York Obstetrix Medical Group D/B/A Atlanta Neenah, Wisconsin
Laurel M. White MD, PC Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Women’s Center in Obstetrics and Maternal
Snyder, New York Morrow, Georgia Fetal Medicine Professional, LLP
Brentwood, Tennessee
And, congratulations to the following practices that recently have been reaccredited:*
Altoona Regional Health System Kapiolani Medical Center for Women Regional Perinatal Center
Altoona, Pennsylvania Honolulu, Hawaii Pensacola, Florida
Ashland Women’s Care Kailash R. Makhija, MD Specialists for Women
Ashland, Kentucky Lehighton, Pennsylvania Suffolk, Virginia
Beacon Ob/Gyn Norwich Ob & Gyn Group Southern Ob/Gyn Associates, PC
Indianapolis, Indiana Norwich, Connecticut Valdosta, Georgia
Breast Care Specialists Ob/Gyn Associates of Erie Women’s Care
Allentown, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania
Shawnee Mission, Kansas
Central Texas Medical Center Milledgeville Ob/Gyn Associates, PC
Women’s Ultrasound
San Marcos, Texas Milledgeville, Georgia
Englewood, New Jersey
Drs Back, Tarnoff, Seigel, & Goldstein MU Perinatal Center
Columbia, Missouri Women’s Health Care Associates
Freehold, New Jersey
Hartford, Connecticut
Ivy Ob & Gyn Associates Plaza Ob/Gyn Associates
Elmira, New York Houston, Texas
*Accreditation is granted for a 3-year period, after which time a practice must be reevaluated to receive reaccreditation.
Accreditation has been proven to improve case study scores and compliance with standards and guidelines for the performance of Ob/Gyn ultrasound
examinations. (Abuhamad A, et al. The Accreditation of Ultrasound Practices: Impact on Compliance With Minimum Performance Guidelines. J Ultrasound Med 2004; 23:1023–1029)
AIUM Releases New Statement Regarding Keepsake Imaging
The AIUM has strengthened and detailed its stance on ultrasound that “The Task Force on Keepsake Ultrasound met by conference call several
is done for nonmedical purposes. times and had a vigorous e-mail correspondence,” said Joshua A. Copel,
MD, chair of the committee. “The new statement is comprehensive and
The new statement can be found at the AIUM’s website, www.aium.org,
robust and is the result of outstanding contributions by all members of the
by clicking on the “Official Statements” link on the home page, then
committee and AIUM members who submitted comments.”
selecting “Keepsake Fetal Imaging” on the drop-down menu and clicking
the arrow. At the 2005 convention, the AIUM also revised Conclusions Regarding
Epidemiology for Obstetric Ultrasound and approved Guidelines for
To develop a revised statement, a Keepsake Ultrasound Task Force was
Hands-On Scanning in Pregnant Subjects During AIUM-Sponsored
created to consider the various aspects of the use of ultrasound for
Educational Activities. Both statements can be found on the AIUM
entertainment. The AIUM wanted to ensure that all positions were
website at www.aium.org.
addressed, so the task force encouraged input from all ultrasound
professions. An e-mail was sent to AIUM members asking them to
provide comments on specific keepsake issues they had, and members
were able to provide their comments via the AIUM’s website.
6 Sound Waves
F ocus on Member Services
Senior Membership Applications Are Now Being Accepted
Applications Available Online at ◆ Demonstration of substantial accomplish- ◆ Five years of experience in ultrasound
www.aium.org ment in at least 1 of the following areas as it ◆ Substantial AIUM organizational service
Senior membership is a status that is awarded to relates to ultrasound: ◆ Two letters of recommendation from
individuals who have demonstrated substantial • Scientific investigation current AIUM senior or fellow members
accomplishments in the field of ultrasound and is • Sustained teaching ◆ One letter of recommendation from AIUM
a way for the AIUM to recognize that accomplish- ◆ Possession of 1 of the following advanced leadership
ment. Senior membership may be granted by degrees, certifications, or equivalent: DO,
Senior membership (for at least 2 years) is a
majority approval of the Board of Governors once DPM, DVM, EdD, MD, MS, PhD,
requirement if you are anticipating the prestigious
required criteria are met. RDMS, RDCS, RVT, ROUB, ScD, ScM
honor of fellow status with the AIUM in the
◆ Two letters of recommendation from current
future.
Physicians, Sonographers/ AIUM senior or fellow members (listing of
Technologists, Scientists, senior and fellow members may be found on All applications and appropriate materials must
Veterinarians the AIUM website, www.aium.org, under be received at the AIUM office no later than
“Leadership.”) December 31, 2005. Applications will be
Qualifications for senior member status include
reviewed during the 2006 AIUM Annual
◆ Three consecutive years of participation as an Ultrasound Industry Professionals Convention in March. All applicants will be noti-
AIUM general member at the time of appli- Qualifications for senior member status fied of their status following the convention.
cation include
◆ Five years of experience in ultrasound ◆ Three consecutive years of participation as Senior members receive the same benefits as all other
◆ AIUM organizational participation an AIUM general member at the time of members and pay the same dues amount.
application
Each month, ultrasound professionals ranging from sonographer to physician to scientist join
New the AIUM to take advantage of member benefits and network with other professionals from
around the world. Members are the AIUM’s most valuable resource, and we urge you to join
Members us in welcoming the new members listed below to our ultrasound community:
BRAZIL Colorado Loren Smarkusky, MD Michigan Pennsylvania
Mauricio H. Hertz, MD Lorraine Dugoff, MD Brody Sorensen John E. Meyer, MD Lisa A. Citro, RDMS, RT
Dana Kirby, RT, RDMS Ralph J. Tullo, MD Carol J. Mitri, MD James A. Krajewski, RDMS
CANADA
Louise Rang, MD, FRCPC, Chris J. Kottenstette, PA-C Janet Walker Elizabeth Puscheck, MD, MS Daniel S. Morrison, MD
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