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• 2013 SDMS Election "Virtual Voting Booth" Now

  The 2013 SDMS Election "Virtual Voting Booth" will be open from Monday, July 1 through Tuesday, July 30. Candidate pictures and statements are available in the 2013 SDMS Election Voter’s Guide available at http://vote.sdms.org

• Oregon Amends Medical Imaging Act

  The 2013 Oregon Legislature approved a measure (HB 2014) requiring medical imaging procedures to be performed only for a medical purpose. The legislation has been signed by Governor John Kitzhaber, MD and is effective on January 1, 2014. A copy of the final enrolled bill is available at: http://www.leg.state.or.us/13reg/measpdf/hb2100.dir/hb2104.en.pdf

• 2013 SDMS Annual Conference – Online Registration Now Open!

  Online registration for the 2013 SDMS Annual Conference is now available. Click here to register online, or visit http://www.sdms.org/meetings/default.asp for more conference information. We look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas!

• Just released! 2013 SDMS Advanced Sonographer Survey Report

  In early 2012, SDMS conducted a survey among sonographer members from the SDMS, AIUM, SVU and registrants from ARDMS and CCI to better understand differences that may exist between sonographers and those who have an advanced role. As an exclusive member benefit, SDMS members may access this comprehensive report for free. To download your copy [more].

• SONOGRAPHY COMMUNITY GATHERS TO REVISE THE PROFESSION’S SCOPE OF PRACTICE

  Sixteen (16) organizational members of the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards Revision Task Force gathered in Dallas, TX on May 18-19, 2013 to begin the revision process for the profession’s Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards. [more]

• Annual SDMS Foundation Silent Auction

  The SDMS Foundation is now accepting donations for its second annual online Silent Auction. Help the SDMS Foundation surpass last year’s donation total! [more]

• Call for Volunteers for SDMS Committees - Deadline: June 15, 2013

  SDMS committees are the “backbone” of the Society. Appointment to an SDMS committee is a two-year term of service and is synched with the term of the incoming President of the Society. Completed applications will be reviewed during the summer and newly appointed committee members will begin work this October and will run until the swearing in of the new SDMS President in 2015. [more]

• Announcing the SDMS National Certification Exam (NCER) Registry Review Webinar Series - Over 100 WEBINARS offering more than 100 SDMS CME credits now available!

  The SDMS NCER Registry Review Book and Webinar Series is a must-have for your registry exam preparation or a great source of SDMS CME credits for practicing sonographers. Over 100 webinars with supporting images to accompany the NCER Registry Review Book Series are now available! These webinars, which offer more than 100 SDMS CME credits in addition to CME available through book module post-tests, are available as an exclusive member benefit through the SDMS NCER Registry Review Book and Webinar Series – at no extra charge!

  Click here for a quick look at what these webinars have to offer.

  Visit the SDMS Online Store for more information on the SDMS NCER Registry Review Book and Webinar Series or contact the SDMS Education Department at (214) 473-8057 x-112.

• SDMS Announces the New SDMS Job Board

  SDMS is proud to announce the new SDMS Job Board, the profession’s best resource for connecting sonographers with potential employers. [more].

• Just released! 2013 SDMS Sonographer and Sonography Educator Salary & Benefits Reports

  How do you compare to your colleagues? As an exclusive member benefit, SDMS members may access these comprehensive reports for free. To download your copy [more].

• SDMS CME Opportunities

  SDMS offers 175+ free SDMS CME credits to members through the Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JDMS), SDMS Webinar Series and more. With the SDMS CME Opportunities list, you are able to search and sort available SDMS CME activities by title, activity, specialty and number of CME credits. [more…]

• JDMS Collection Series – Earn up to 20 SDMS CME Credits

  SDMS members can earn up to 20 SDMS CME credits through the JDMS Collection Series. The series is a compilation of topic-specific articles previously published in the Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JDMS). [more…]

• SDMS Foundation Capital One Platinum Visa® Credit Card

  The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) Foundation and Capital One makes it easier than ever to show your sonography pride while supporting the SDMS Foundation’s charitable programs. Apply today* for your SDMS Foundation Capital One Platinum Visa® credit card and you can help the SDMS Foundation with each swipe. [more…]

• Changing Your Name, Email address, or mailing address?
  Members can submit an online change request to update your SDMS membership record. If your name has recently changed or you have a new email or mailing address, please submit an online change request.

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