SDMS remains unwavering in its commitment to advancing the profession of diagnostic medical sonography and supporting sonographers at every stage of their careers. In 2025, SDMS navigated a dynamic healthcare landscape with strength, adaptability, and a shared dedication to excellence in patient care.
The 2025 SDMS Annual Report reflects a year of meaningful progress and momentum. From expanded education offerings and strengthened advocacy efforts to innovative programs, volunteer engagement, and enhanced member resources, SDMS is evolving to meet the needs of today’s sonographers while preparing for tomorrow’s challenges.
THANK YOU TO OUTGOING SDMS BOARD MEMBERS
Tanya Nolan, EdD, RT(R)(ARRT), RDMS, FSDMS
Richard Palma, BS, ACS, RCS, RDCS, FACVP, FSDMS, FASE
Amy Wilson, MS, RT(R)(ARRT), RDMS (AB, OB, BR), RVT (VT), FSDMS
Stephanie Ellingson, MS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, RT(R)(ARRT), FSDMS
Catherine E. Rienzo, EdD, RDMS, RT(R)(ARRT), FSDMS
OVER
22,500
INDIVIDUAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS
The largest association of sonographers and sonography students in the world
$210,571
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
Registered Specialty
ABDOMEN 42.9%
BREAST 12.1%
CARDIAC 12.9%
FETAL CARDIAC 2.3%
PEDIATRIC CARDIAC 1.2%
PEDIATRIC 0.2%
VASCULAR 28.3%
OB/GYN 40.3%
REACHING 48 COUNTRIES
ARGENTINA •
AUSTRALIA •
BAHAMAS •
BANGLADESH •
BARBADOS •
BERMUDA •
BRAZIL •
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS •
BULGARIA •
CANADA •
CAYMAN ISLANDS •
CHINA •
CYPRUS •
FRENCH ANTILLES •
GERMANY •
GHANA •
GREAT BRITAIN •
GUAM •
GUYANA •
HONG KONG •
INDIA •
IRELAND •
ITALY •
JAMAICA •
JAPAN •
KENYA •
NICARAGUA •
NIGERIA •
NORWAY •
PAKISTAN •
PERU •
PHILIPPINES •
QATAR •
RUSSIA •
SAUDI ARABIA •
SINGAPORE •
SOUTH AFRICA •
SOUTH KOREA •
SPAIN •
SWEDEN •
TAIWAN •
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO •
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES •
UNITED KINGDOM •
UNITED STATES •
UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS •
VENEZUELA
52% Hold
RDMS
Credential
26% Hold
RVT
Credential
12% Hold
RDCS
Credential
2% Hold
RCS
Credential
2% Hold
RVS
Credential
15% Hold
RT
Credential
79%
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION:
CLINICAL OR MANAGEMENT
88.36% Female
17.14 Years On Average Practicing Sonography
43% Hold Associate Degree
37% Hold Bachelor’s Degree
692,160
SDMS CME CREDITS AWARDED
Delivering Quality Education for the
Sonography Community
- 825
FREE SDMS LEARNING ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE
with SDMS membership (worth 538 SDMS CME credits)
- 188
ADDITIONAL SDMS CME CREDITS
available through the SDMS Registry Review Series
- 364,975*
SDMS CME CREDITS
reported to ARDMS, ARRT, and CCI
As of December 31, 2025
*NOTE: Transmission of SDMS CME credit activities to CCI was temporarily paused in 2025 due to a system transition within CCI. Transmission is expected to resume in mid-2026.
SDMS 2026 STRATEGIC INITITATIVES
2026 Initiatives
In 2026, the SDMS is focused on advocacy and education for sonographers by investing in initiatives that amplify the sonographer voice, strengthen sonographers’ professional growth, and elevate the SDMS member experience. Each strategic priority reflects our dedication to ensuring that sonographers are supported at every stage of their careers and that the profession continues to thrive in an evolving healthcare landscape.
- Advance Learning Innovation and Professional Growth:
Reimagine and elevate the SDMS learning experience to meet sonographers at every stage of their professional journey.
- Elevate the Member Experience and Engagement:
Create a more seamless member journey that delivers meaningful engagement and reinforces the value of membership.
- Strengthen Leadership and Professional Stewardship:
Cultivate and support the next generation of sonography leaders to ensure a vibrant, sustainable future for the profession.
- Amplify the Sonographer Voice and Professional Impact:
Strengthen the visibility and influence of sonographers by elevating awareness of diagnostic medical sonography and the critical role sonographers play in patient care.
JOURNAL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY
JDMS Strategic Plan
QUALITY
- Strengthen authenticity and integrity of authors and content
- Sustain an accessible and reliable editorial and publishing process
REPUTATION
- Grow the effectiveness, diversity, exposure, and reach of the JDMS
- Increase author visibility, respectability, and influence
ENGAGEMENT
- Increase engagement of the JDMS constituents
622 Content Pages Published
- 528,605 Full-Text Downloads
- 48% Original Research Articles
- 34% Case Studies
- 14% Editorial / Symposia / Letters To The Editor
- 4% Literature Reviews
- 275 Published Authors
- 66 JDMS Articles Published for SDMS CME Credit
- 42 Editorial Board Members
- 296 Manuscript Reviewers
As of December 31, 2025