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• Student & Sonographer Poster Exhibit Competition – Application Deadline: August 2, 2010

  The Student & Sonographer Poster Exhibit Competitions are held in conjunction with the SDMS Annual Conference. Poster exhibits report the results of a research study completed by the author(s). Posters are judged on presentation (appearance), content, and originality.

  First, second and third place receives a monetary award, plaque and recognition at the SDMS Awards Dinner at the conference.

  Applications must be received on or before August 2, 2010.

  Student Poster Exhibit Competition Application

  Sonographer Poster Exhibit Competition Application

• Oregon Board of Medical Imaging Announces Licensing Requirements Effective July 1, 2010
  Source: Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) www.oregon.gov/OBMI
  
  The following new medical imaging modalities must be licensed as of July 1, 2010:
  
  Nuclear Medicine:
  Any person who operates nuclear medicine equipment or uses radiopharmaceuticals on a live human body must have a license.
  
  Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI):
  Any person who operates MRI equipment or places a live human body within the magnetic field generated by the MRI equipment must be licensed.
  
  Sonography: Any person who operates sonographic equipment or passes energy through a live human body must be licensed.
  For more information regarding the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging Licensing Requirements, visit www.oregon.gov/OBMI.

• 2010 SDMS Annual Conference Registration Now Open!

  Registration for the 2010 SDMS Annual Conference in Denver, CO, October 14-17 is now open. Don’t miss this opportunity to earn more than 20 CME credits while learning about the newest advances in the field of sonography! Make your plans now to attend this years Annual Conference... (click here)

• SDMS Legislative Alert: Member Call to Action
  There is renewed interest in the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence (CARE) in Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy Bill (H.R. 3652) as the result of a recent media focus on the issue of medical imaging (specifically ionizing radiation) and patient safety. [more…]

• SDMS Webinar Series: All webinars available to SDMS members. [more...]

• 2010 SDMS Annual Conference Exhibitor Booth Space and Sponsorships are now on sale for the 2010 SDMS Annual Conference in Denver, CO, October 14-17, 2010! Click here for access to the exhibitor prospectus and all other information about exhibiting!

• Charlotte Henningsen: SDMS President's Blog

  "What is the purpose for this blog? I have been on the SDMS Board of Directors for the last six years, and feel especially honored to be able to serve as President of the Society. So I want to share my two-year journey with you. I will use this blog to share my trips, meetings, and photos. I also hope that you will use this blog to share some of your journey as well. I want to know what is going on in your community of sonographers; what are your issues; and are you finding ways to actively engage in our profession? I am passionate about our profession and consider it not only my job and career, but also my hobby. I hope that you will share your passion for sonography with me!"

  Go to SDMS President's Blog

• 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.