External CME Reviewer

External CME Reviewers evaluate SDMS and SDMS CME Providers’ diagnostic medical sonography-related educational content to ensure it is current, accurate, relevant, and aligned with clinical practice, patient care, sonography education, and practice management.

Reviewers should have:

• An active interest in reviewing diagnostic medical sonography-related content;
• At least one year of experience working in the diagnostic medical sonography profession;
• Appropriate specialty-specific certification, expertise, training, and experience to review diagnostic medical sonography-related content;
• A strong command of the English language, including grammar and syntax; and
• Be an SDMS member throughout their term.

Ideal candidates are experienced sonography professionals with a strong commitment to educational quality, attention to detail, and a willingness to contribute time and expertise to uphold professional standards in continuing medical education.

JDMS Peer Reviewer

JDMS Peer Reviewers serve in collaboration with the JDMS Editor-in-Chief and Associate Editors by providing objective, constructive, and timely evaluations of manuscripts submitted to the JDMS.

Reviewers should have:

• An active interest in advancing scholarship in the field of diagnostic medical sonography;
• A strong command of the English language, including grammar and syntax;
• Experience in reviewing or authoring manuscripts for publication; and
• Commitment to upholding academic integrity and ethical publishing practices.

Ideal candidates should also possess experience in reviewing or authoring articles for publication and maintain a network of colleagues engaged in sonography research and practice.

JDMS CME Test Reviewer

JDMS CME Test Reviewers evaluate and edit learning objectives and continuing medical education (CME) test questions and answers created for Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JDMS) manuscripts.

Reviewers should have:

• Experience with reviewing, editing, and/or creating learning objectives and test questions/answers, related to diagnostic medical sonography;
• At least two years of experience working in the diagnostic medical sonography profession;
• A strong command of the English language, including grammar and syntax; and
• Be an SDMS member throughout their term.

Ideal candidates will also have experience in diagnostic medical sonography education and in developing academic content or assessments for sonography students or learners.

Call for Proposals to Speak

Speaking at an SDMS event is a great opportunity to share your expertise with the sonography community.

The SDMS is seeking proposals to speak for the following events:

• SDMS Annual Conference (in-person)
• Stephen McLaughlin Memorial Lectureship
• SDMS Virtual Events

Each proposal is carefully reviewed and will be considered by the SDMS Events Management Committee (EMC). Selected proposal(s) will be notified 90 days after the listed submission review deadline. Not all submitted proposals will be selected for an SDMS event. Visit the SDMS Call for Proposals webpage for additional information.

Ideal candidates for this micro-volunteer opportunity should have experience presenting, along with a passion for raising awareness and sharing expertise within the sonography profession.

Subject Matter Experts

Subject Matter Experts are volunteers who lend their expertise to fulfill time-sensitive activities or projects.

The required expertise varies depending on the strategic or educational nature of the project, and qualifications are specified when an activity or project becomes available.

A solicitation for a specific project would be publicized to recruit volunteers that meet the requirements of the opportunity.

The required expertise varies depending on the strategic or educational nature of the project, and qualifications are specified when an activity or project becomes available.

The SDMS Call for Nominations for the following elected positions is distributed via email in January with elections launching in June. Elected individuals typically start their service in October. Self-nominations are accepted.

SDMS Board of Directors

The SDMS Board of Directors provides overall leadership and direction for the Society's activities on behalf of its members. Elected SDMS Board members also hold the same position on the SDMS Foundation Board.

Board members are required to complete assigned projects and attend both in-person and virtual Board meetings throughout the year. Service on the Board requires each Board member to review background information in preparation for meetings and actively participate in Board discussions.

Members of the Board serve two-year terms. Only current SDMS individual members in good standing who are credentialed by a national sonography credentialing body recognized by the SDMS Board of Directors as outlined in the Recognition of Sonography Credentialing Organizations Position Statement, may run for or serve in an elected or appointed position. Additionally, SDMS Bylaws stipulate that members interested in the President position must have previously served on the SDMS Board of Directors in an Officer or Director position to be considered by the SDMS Nominating Committee.

Finance Committee

The SDMS Finance Committee reviews and recommends the proposed annual budget and assesses and provides recommendations on SDMS Financial Policies to the SDMS Board of Directors. The committee also conducts periodic reviews of financial reports.

Finance Committee members serve two-year terms. Only current SDMS individual members in good standing who are credentialed by a national sonography credentialing body recognized by the SDMS Board of Directors as outlined in the Recognition of Sonography Credentialing Organizations Position Statement, may run for or serve in an elected or appointed position.

Nominating Committee

The SDMS Nominating Committee develops the slate of candidates for elected office each year and presents it to the membership. Additionally, the committee is responsible for recommending nomination and election process policies and procedures to the SDMS Board of Directors for consideration.

Nominating Committee members serve two-year terms. Only current SDMS individual members in good standing, who are credentialed by a national sonography credentialing body recognized by the SDMS Board of Directors as outlined in the Recognition of Sonography Credentialing Organizations Position Statement, may run for or serve in an elected or appointed position.

The SDMS Call for Volunteers for the following volunteer opportunities is distributed via email mid-year every two years in the odd years. Volunteer service typically starts in October, with the exception of task forces and micro-volunteer opportunities.

Events Management Committee

The SDMS Events Management Committee is responsible for planning program content for the SDMS in-person and virtual events, which includes identifying and securing faculty and providing support during the events as needed.

Events Management Committee members serve two-year terms. Only current SDMS individual members in good standing who are credentialed by a national sonography credentialing body recognized by the SDMS Board of Directors as outlined in the Recognition of Sonography Credentialing Organizations Position Statement, may run for or serve in an elected or appointed position.

Membership, Awards & Recognition Committee

The SDMS Membership, Awards, & Recognition Committee oversees all SDMS awards, recognitions, and competitions, managing the application/submission and evaluation processes. Additionally, the committee is responsible for recommending any necessary changes to the application/submission and evaluation processes to the SDMS Board of Directors.

Membership, Awards & Recognition Committee members serve two-year terms. Only current SDMS individual members in good standing who are credentialed by a national sonography credentialing body recognized by the SDMS Board of Directors as outlined in the Recognition of Sonography Credentialing Organizations Position Statement, may run for or serve in an elected or appointed position.

Task Forces

SDMS Task Forces comprise volunteers who dedicate their time and expertise to fulfill time-sensitive strategic initiatives, projects, or objectives. Task force members are chosen based on their specialization and experience and are appointed as needed by the SDMS President.

Only current SDMS individual members in good standing who are credentialed by a national sonography credentialing body recognized by the SDMS Board of Directors as outlined in the Recognition of Sonography Credentialing Organizations Position Statement, may run for or serve in an elected or appointed position.