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
Held in the spring, CME Weekend 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 the opportunity to gain insights into sonographic innovations and advancements and learn from the real-world experience of subject matter experts.
Topics Requested:
- Emerging Technologies
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Case Studies (All 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);
- Record presentation on the date assigned by the SDMS staff; and
- Answer questions from 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 2025 CME Weekend 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 2026 CME Weekend – October 1, 2025
Scheduled throughout the year with a 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 2026 SDMS Virtual Seminars – October 1, 2025
2026 SDMS Annual Conference: September 24 – September 26, 2026 | Atlanta, GA
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 2026 SDMS Annual Conference – October 1, 2025
2026 SDMS Annual Conference: September 24 – 26, 2026 | Atlanta, GA
The Stephen McLaughlin Memorial Lectureship was created as a tribute to past SDMS President Stephen McLaughlin for his service to the SDMS and his dedication to promoting sonographer professionalism within the healthcare community. The lecture is presented each year at the SDMS Annual Conference in his honor.
Candidate Eligibility
- A current SDMS member in good standing;
- A recognized luminary within the profession who has previously spoken at national or international conferences;
- Credentialed by a national sonography certification organization that is recognized by the SDMS Board of Directors (i.e., currently ARDMS, CCI); and
- Willing to serve as both an SDMS Annual Conference plenary session lecturer and an SDMS Annual Conference track speaker.
Candidate Application Requirements
- Professional career documentation, to include CV and awards/recognition received in the last five (5) years;
- Detailed outline of the proposed lecture. (The Event Management Committee may pre-determine a topic related to sonographer professionalism or the sonography profession in general); and
- One (1) to two (2) paragraphs describing the positive influence the candidate has had on the sonography community; and
- One (1) letter of recommendation from a colleague involved with the sonography community in some capacity.
Candidate Responsibilities (once nomination is accepted)
- Prepare a presentation that is 50 minutes in length, focused on sonographer professionalism or the sonography profession in general (to be reviewed by the EMC and SDMS staff).
Speaker Recognition/Honorarium
The selected Stephen McLaughlin lecturer shall receive:
- An engraved plaque;
- Two complimentary, transferable tickets to the SDMS & SDMS Foundation Awards Event held at the SDMS Annual Conference;
- Recognition at the SDMS Annual Conference and in the Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JDMS), SDMS press release, and SDMS social media release;
- Complimentary full conference registration
- Complimentary hotel accommodations; and
- Travel reimbursement.
Submissions Open September 1 – November 1 Annually