SDMS's core purpose is to enhance the art and science of medicine by advancing medical sonography. As an SDMS member you will join an exclusive network of over 28,000 sonographers and sonography students.
The SDMS provides opportunities to earn and offer continuing medical education (CME). We also have educational resources for the sonography community.
The SDMS offers resources for the sonography industry.
The SDMS supports credentialing for sonographers and provides representation on legislative and regulatory issues that affect the sonography profession.
Formed in 2009, the SDMS Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization affiliated with the SDMS. The SDMS Foundation fosters professional learning and excellence by working to improve the field of diagnostic medical sonography.
The SDMS provides various products for the sonography community.
The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) is a professional membership organization founded in 1970 to promote, advance, and educate its members and the medical community in the science of diagnostic medical sonography. The SDMS is the largest association of sonographers and sonography students in the world. Learn More
Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 8:00 am–8:50 am
Location: Hanover C-E
Audience: Sonography Educators
Description: This session explores the advancement of sonography education with a focus on incorporating advanced practice into educational programs. Designed for program directors and educators, the presentation reviews the historical development of advanced practice education and outlines steps for expanding educational offerings. Participants will also examine the CAAHEP accreditation pathway for Advanced Cardiovascular Sonography and resources available through the CoA-ACS.
Presenter: Joy Guthrie, PhD, ACS, RDCS, RDMS, RVT, FASE, FSDMS Advanced Practice Sonographer / Program Director, Community Regional Medical Center
SDMS CME Credit: 1.00 (OT) Note: Ticket required for entry.
Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Audience: Open to all SDMS Annual Conference attendees
Description: Discover how leading ultrasound teams are leveraging workflow solutions, automation, and Artificial Intelligence to tackle today's workforce and operational challenges.
Questions: Stacy Fallon, Exhibits & Events Manager | stacy.fallon@gehealthcare.com
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Location: Hanover A-B
Description: What comes after your first certification? Sonographers build in many directions, from deeper clinical expertise and specialty certifications to education, research, and leadership, but those paths are rarely mapped out. Join leaders from SDMS and ARDMS, an Inteleos community, over lunch for a panel on certification, specialization, and career advancement at every stage.
Questions: AJ Diederich, Marketing Director, Inteleos | Andrew.Diederich@Inteleos.org | (720) 507‑8331 Ginger Fletcher, Manager, Meetings & Events, Inteleos | ginger.fletcher@inteleos.org | (240) 386‑1604
Thursday, September 24, 2025 | 6:30 pm–10:30 pm
Description: Hosted in conjunction with the SDMS Annual Conference, Samsung Healthcare's exclusive VIP Event, The Art of Ultrasound, brings together Women's Health and General Radiology ultrasound professionals for an evening of networking, innovation, and hands-on technology exploration. Designed as a premium experience, the event provides attendees with the opportunity to engage directly with Samsung clinical specialists, industry peers, and business leaders in an intimate setting beyond the exhibit hall. Guests will experience live scanning demonstrations on Samsung's latest diagnostic ultrasound systems, allowing for hands-on evaluation of image quality, workflow efficiencies, and clinical applications. Through meaningful conversations and immersive technology experiences, Samsung reinforces its commitment to advancing sonography, supporting ultrasound professionals, and improving patient care.
Questions: Olivia Carini, Tradeshow Coordinator | ocarini@samsunghme.com
Friday, September 25, 2026 | 8:00 am–8:50 am
Description: This session will focus on practical ways to assist novice scientific writers to become published authors with the Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JDMS). A presentation from the Editor-in-Chief will cultivate participants’ skill acquisition that may be needed for all manuscript types, accepted for publication. Focusing on personal writing skills, as well as the proper use of generative AI, to raise the quality of author submissions. This session will also relate many of these same skills, as they are applied to being a peer-reviewer for the JDMS. The combination of experiences works to improve writing and editing for those volunteering with JDMS. The information on becoming a published author and a responsible peer-reviewer has many commonalities. Participants will be provided with opportunities for further peer mentorship and invited to ask questions.
Presenter: Kevin D. Evans PhD, MA, RDMS, RVS, FSDMS, FAIUM JDMS Editor-in-Chief
SDMS CME Credit: 1.00 (OT)
Capacity: Seating will be limited and available on a first come, first served basis. You are not required to RSVP to attend.
Friday, September 25, 2026 | 3:10 pm–4:00 pm
Audience: Educators, site visitors, and JRC-DMS self-study reviewers
Description: The self-study is a critical component of the accreditation process and serves as the foundation for the site visit and subsequent accreditation review. This session provides program directors and faculty with practical guidance on preparing, organizing, and submitting a complete and accurate self-study using the JRC-DMS accreditation portal.
Presenters: Linda Howard, Accreditation Specialist / JRC-DMS Sheryl Goss, MS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, FSDMS, JRC/DMS BOD
Questions: Cathie Rienzo | crienzo@jrcdms.org Telephone: 610-704-4704
Friday, September 25, 2026 | 4:10 pm–5:00 pm
Audience: Educators, site visitors and JRC-DMS reviewers
Description: Preparing for accreditation involves more than understanding the CAAHEP Standards—it requires demonstrating compliance through clear documentation, effective assessment processes, and continuous program improvement. This session provides practical guidance for diagnostic medical sonography program directors by highlighting common areas of noncompliance identified during accreditation reviews and discussing strategies for addressing them before a site visit.
Presenters: Kelly Staub MS, RDMS, RVT, RT(R) (ARRT) Catherine E. Rienzo, EdD, RDMS, RT(R) (ARRT), FSDMS