Ultrasonography Organizations

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• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)  - Organization aims to promote quality patient care and safety through certification and by ensuring the continuing competency of professionals involved in the use of medical ultrasound technology.
• Arizona Society of Echocardiography  - Organization of medical professionals in the field of cardiovascular ultrasound. Membership includes physicians and sonographers.
• Australian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (ASUM)  - Official ASUM website provides information on membership, contacts, meeting schedules, and news and bulletins.
• Australian Sonographers Association (ASA)  - Representative body for sonographers in Australia. Site provides an introduction to sonography, information for sonographers, news, contact details, and details on upcoming events.
• Canadian Association of Registered Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals (CARDUP)  - Professional group formed to maintain or regulate competency standards for Canadian ultrasound professionals through academic knowledge and clinical skills assessments.
• Canadian Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (CSDMS)  - Official CSDMS website provides information on membership, services offered, events, and employment opportunities.
• European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (EFSUMB)  - Site posts federation news, guidelines, documents, and information on EFSUMB activities.
• International Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL)  - Works for the promotion of high quality echocardiographic diagnostic evaluations through a peer review process of laboratory accreditation. Presents the ICAEL standards, news, and a directory of accredited laboratories.
• International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG)  - Promotes the effective exchange of research information and education on ultrasonography and other related imaging technologies used in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.
• International Veterinary Ultrasound Society (IVUSS)  - Aims to provide education and to promote research in ultrasonography to all groups that perform diagnostic ultrasound in veterinary medicine. Also offers educational resources and case abstracts.
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Society  - International organization dedicated to the application of ultrasound technology to the musculoskeletal system. Site presents a calendar of activities along with membership and contact information.
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Society  - International organization dedicated to the ideals of ultrasound application to the musculoskeletal system. Site provides information on membership and upcoming conferences.
• The National Board of Echocardiography  - Nonprofit corporation created to develop and administer clinical echocardiography examinations as well as to develop a certification process that publicly recognizes physicians who have completed an approved training program in echocardiography.
• Society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU)  - Group representing vascular technologists, physicians, lab managers, nurses, and other allied medical ultrasound professionals. Seeks to advance noninvasive vascular technology for diagnosing vascular diseases.
• Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography  - Organization created to promote, advance, and educate members and the medical community in the science of diagnostic medical sonography. Publishes a scientific journal, oversees educational programs, and stimulates research and the publication of scientific papers.
• Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound  - Information on the society's members, contacts, meetings, and corporate partners. With newsletters and related links.
• World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (WFUMB)  - Promotes the advancement of ultrasound through research, international cooperation, scientific information, and improved communication and understanding. Site includes WFUMB news, publications, and information on international outreach and funding opportunities.