SDMS Call for Proposals – Accepting Submissions Year-Round
All presentations must be 50 minutes in length.
Each submitted proposal is carefully reviewed and will be considered by the SDMS Events Management Committee (EMC). Not all submitted proposals will be selected for an SDMS event. Selected course proposal(s) will be notified 90 days after the listed submission review deadline.
Proposals are accepted for the following specialties:
- Abdominal
- Breast
- Cardiac
- Educators
- Ergonomics/WRMSDs
- Fetal Echo
- Leadership
- Management
- MSK
- OB/GYN
- Pediatric Echo
- Pediatric Sonography
- Students
- Vascular
Topic Requests from Members:
- Liver Elastography
- OB/GYN Abnormalities
- New Applications
- Contrast Update
- 3D Pelvic Exams
- How to Boost Morale
- Physical and Mental Health
- Trauma Imaging
- Forensic Imaging
- Lung Ultrasound
- Fistula Surveillance
- Tips for Anatomy Surveys
- Doppler Optimization
- Ultrasound Guidance for Injection in Joints
- Culture Diversity in Employment and Patients
- Patient Anxiety Post-Pandemic
- Legal Concerns in Ultrasound Imaging
Scheduled throughout the year on current topics of interest
The SDMS Knowledge Series are live webinars led by sonography experts on current topics of interest. Held throughout the year, they provide expert commentary and updates that enable attendees to expand their knowledge and earn SDMS CME credits.
Proposal Submission Requirements:
- Title
- Description
- Content Level
- Specialty
Speaker Responsibilities (once proposal is accepted and speaker contract is executed)
- Prepare a presentation that is 50 minutes in length (to be reviewed by SDMS staff);
- Give a live presentation on the date assigned by the SDMS staff; and
- Answer questions from attendees upon completion of the presentation.
Speaker Honorarium
The following speaker honorarium is available to speakers (where applicable) and is outlined in detail in the speaker services agreement upon acceptance of the proposal.
- 3x the amount of SDMS CME credit for delivering the presentation;
- $100 stipend
2024 SDMS Virtual Conference: April 19 - April 21, 2024
Held in the spring, the SDMS Virtual Conference is a travel-free, online-only learning experience that enables sonographers, sonography students, and physicians from around the world to network and learn. In addition to earning SDMS CME credits, the educational program provides attendees with knowledge and skills in new sonographic techniques, diagnostic accuracy, enhancements of sonographic instrumentation, and practice management strategies.
Proposal Submission Requirements:
- Title
- Description
- Content Level
- Specialty
Speaker Responsibilities (once proposal is accepted and speaker contract is executed)
- Prepare a presentation that is 50 minutes in length (to be reviewed by the EMC and SDMS staff);
- Record presentation on the date assigned by the SDMS staff; and
- Answer questions from conference attendees while session is live streaming.
Speaker Honorarium
The following speaker honorarium is available to speakers (where applicable) and is outlined in detail in the speaker services agreement upon acceptance of the proposal.
- Complimentary 2023 SDMS Virtual Conference registration;
- 3x the amount of SDMS CME credit for delivering the presentation;
- One year of SDMS membership OR $100 stipend; and
- 50% discount on registration fees for the SDMS Annual Conference
Submission Review Deadline for the 2024 SDMS Virtual Conference - November 3, 2023
Scheduled throughout the year with focus on specialty specific content
Offered throughout the year, the SDMS Virtual Seminars focus on specialty specific content. Presented virtually, attendees have the opportunity to attend sessions, chat with attendees and speakers, and earn SDMS CME credits from the comfort of their own home or office.
Proposal Submission Requirements:
- Title
- Description
- Content Level
- Specialty
Speaker Responsibilities (once proposal is accepted and speaker contract is executed)
- Prepare a presentation that is 50 minutes in length (to be reviewed by the EMC and SDMS staff);
- Record presentation on the date assigned by the SDMS staff; and
- Answer questions from seminar attendees while session is live streaming.
Speaker Honorarium
The following speaker honorarium is available to speakers (where applicable) and is outlined in detail in the speaker services agreement upon acceptance of the proposal.
- Complimentary virtual seminar registration;
- 3x the amount of SDMS CME credit for delivering the presentation; and
- $100 stipend
Submission Review Deadline for the 2024 SDMS Virtual Seminar Series - November 3, 2023
2024 SDMS Annual Conference: September 26 - September 28, 2024 | New Orleans, Louisiana
The SDMS Annual Conference is designed for sonographers, sonography students, and physicians who use sonography in their practice. Held in the fall, the SDMS Annual Conference fosters connections and learning and includes multiple opportunities to network and visit the exhibit hall. Attendees will earn SDMS CME credits while learning about new sonographic techniques, diagnostic accuracy, enhancements of sonographic instrumentation, and practice management strategies.
To be considered, you must submit at least two (2) course proposals (in one or more specialties).
Proposal Submission Requirements:
- Title
- Description
- Content Level
- Specialty
Speaker Responsibilities (once proposal is accepted and speaker contract is executed)
- Prepare a presentation that is 50 minutes in length (to be reviewed by the EMC and SDMS staff);
- Deliver a live presentation on the conference date assigned by the EMC; and
- Answer questions from conference attendees upon completion of the presentation.
Speaker Honorarium
The following speaker honorarium is available to speakers (where applicable) and is outlined in detail in the speaker services agreement upon acceptance of your proposal.
- Complimentary full conference registration;
- 3x the amount of SDMS CME credit for delivering the presentation;
- Complimentary hotel accommodations; and
- Travel reimbursement
Submission Review Deadline for the 2024 SDMS Annual Conference - December 1, 2023