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 21, 2023 | 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Location: Baltimore 1-2
Audience: Cardiac and vascular sonography educators and clinical coordinators
Description: This discussion will explore what makes a good preceptor. As a preceptor, we typically are looked at for having broad and expert knowledge in our field. We are able to explain the reasons why we perform things a certain way and answer questions. We can set clear goals and expectations that we want our preceptees to meet.
Friday, September 22, 2023 | 6:45 am–7:50 am
Location: Woodrow Wilson B
Audience: Sonography Students
Description: In sonography, we know that the image is everything. Explore how you can create your image and experience leadership opportunities early in your career. Leadership is a process, not a position. Learn the art of building team relationships, defining identities, and achieving tasks effectively.
Presenters: Catherine E. Rienzo, EdD, RT(R) (ARRT), RDMS, FSDMS Halle Delos Reyes, BS, RDMS
SDMS CME Credit: 1.0 (OT)
Ticket Required for Entry
Friday, September 22, 2023 | 7:00 am–7:50 am
Audience: Sonographers
Description: The Philips team will review MSK ultrasound from the sonographer’s point of view, looking at the applications, differentiating the MSK structures on ultrasound, and describing the opportunities for sonographers in MSK. New technologies in MSK will also be recognized.
SDMS CME Credit: 1.0 (MSK)
Questions: Amy Lex | amy.lex@philips.com | 425-246-9983 RSVP
Saturday, September 23, 2023 | 7:00 am–7:50 am
Location: Woodrow Wilson B
Audience: Open to all SDMS Annual Conference attendees
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 and Associate Editors will cover all manuscript types that are accepted for publication and ways to raise the quality of an author submission. This session will also provide an overview of the duties and responsibilities of being a peer-reviewer for the JDMS. The information on becoming a published author and a responsible peer-reviewer have many commonalities. Participants will be provided with opportunities for further peer mentorship and invited to ask questions.
Capacity: Seating will be limited and available on a first come, first served basis. You are not required to RSVP to attend.