Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Education

• Post-graduate Educational Specialist degree with a focus in online teaching (in progress), University of Missouri
• Master’s degree in health sciences-diagnostic medical ultrasound, University of Missouri-Columbia
• Bachelor’s degree in radiologic technology-sonography, University of Oklahoma 

Certifications

From the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)
  • Abdomen
  • OB/GYN
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) 

Research/Publications/Webinars

• Cain DE, Anderson SD. Sonographic Evaluation of a Unique Meso-Rex Shunt: A Case Study. Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. 2020;36(6):572
• Michael K, Anderson S, Bagley J, Ellingson S, Sayles H, White R, Custer T. Introducing Mindful Pause Practice in Sonography Education: A Strategy to Improve Classroom Presence. Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. 2020;36(4):336-343.
• Partridge KA, Anderson SD. Sonographic Detection of Pseudoaneurysm From Ankle Sprain Injury. Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. 2019;35(4):335-340.
• Martin A, Anderson S. Combined Embryonal Cell Carcinoma and Granulomatous Orchitis of the Testis. Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. 2019;35(5):413-417.
• Operle M, Anderson S. Premature Closure of the Ductus Arteriosus in an Otherwise Healthy Fetus. Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. 2019;35(3):235-239.
• Dickey K, Anderson S. Sonographic Detection and Evaluation of a Thrombosis in a Patient with Recent Pancreas Transplant. Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. 2019;35(3):212-218.
• Paul C., Anderson S. The Correlation Between Intussusceptions and Celiac Disease. Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. 2019;35(5):419-424.
• Waskey A, Anderson S. Sonographic Detection of a Urinoma/Biloma Combination. Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. 2019;35(6):492-497.
• Clem D, Anderson S., Donaldson J, Hdeib M. An Exploratory Study of Spatial Ability and Student Achievement in Sonography. Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. 2010;26(4):163-170.

Awards

• Fellow, Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (2022)
• SDMS Distinguished Educator Award (2019)
• School of Health Professions Faculty Early Career Award (2019) 

Professional Roles

Content specialist-sonography, Touch of Life Technologies (2022-Present)

University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri (2007-2022)

• Associate clinical professor/clinical coordinator, diagnostic medical sonography program (2016-2022)
• Assistant clinical professor/clinical coordinator, diagnostic medical sonography program (2011-2016)
• Clinical coordinator/instructor, diagnostic medical sonography program (2007-2011)

PRN Sonographer, SSM St. Mary’s Hospital, Jefferson City, Missouri (2015-Present)

Sonography program director, American Institute of Medical Technology, Tulsa, Oklahoma (2003-2007)

Sonographer, Cancer Treatment Centers of America/Southwester Regional Medical Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma (1997-2005)

Sonographer, Tahlequah City Hospital, Tahlequah, Oklahoma (1992-1997)

Sonographer, Starmed Staffing, Grand Forks, North Dakota (1992)

Sonographer, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas (1991-1992)

Sonographer, Comanche County Memorial Hospital, Lawton, Oklahoma (1989-1991)

Voluntarism for the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) and/or SDMS Foundation

Task Forces, Committees, and Work Groups

• Educational/Student Track Lead, SDMS Events Management Committee (2021-Present)
• Membership Awards & Recognition Committee (2019-2021)
• Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JDMS) (Editorial Board, 2016-Present; Reviewer, 2009-Present))
• Micro-Volunteer, SDMS Continuing Medical Education (CME) Activity Reviewer (2013-Present)
• Education Committee (2013-2016)
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) Committee (2009-2013)

Other Voluntarism in the Sonography Community

Selected Service Roles for the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS)

• Volunteer Site Visitor

Selected Service Roles for the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

• Compliance Hearing Panel (2019-Present)
• Lead Subject Matter Expert, Abdomen Skills App Development Team (2019)
• ARDMS Assessment Committee, Abdominal Specialty Exam (Chair, 2016-2018; Member, 2015-Present)
• ARDMS Ambassador (2015-2019)
• ARDMS Exam Development Task Force, Abdominal Specialty Exam (Chair, 2014-2015; Member, 2012-2015)
• Item Development Workshop (2010)