The Sonography Lounge sits down with The American Institute of Ultrasound In Medicine (AIUM) and Peter Magnuson, CAE, who currently serves as the Director of Communications and Member Services. In this role, he oversees membership, marketing, social media and the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine. Peter has been at the AIUM for 8 years and enjoys developing new programs and opportunities for the AIUM’s diverse membership.
Peter goes over some exciting grant opportunities available to healthcare providers interested in furthering their ultrasound education. Multiple $500 grants will be awarded this round (submissions are due December 16, 2022). This is an ongoing program so make sure to stay tuned to The Sonography Lounge and AIUM for future grants as well. AIUM Grant Opportunity: https://aium.wufoo.com/forms/r15ef2x41hornvy/
The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine is a multidisciplinary medical association of more than 10,000 physicians, sonographers, scientists, students, and other health care providers. Established in the early 1950’s, the AIUM is dedicated to advancing the safe and effective use of ultrasound in medicine through professional and public education, research, development of guidelines, and accreditation.
AIUM Grant Opportunity: https://aium.wufoo.com/forms/r15ef2x41hornvy/
AIUM Homepage: www.AUM.org
The Sonography Lounge: https://thesonographylounge.podbean.com/
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (Training materials and programs): www.gcus.com
Certification Agencies:
American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM): https://www.abem.org/public
Sonographer / Physician: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): www.ardms.org
Physicians: Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement (APCA): www.APCA.org
Point of Care Healthcare Providers: Point of Care Certification Academy (POCUS): www.pocus.org
Sonographer / Physician: Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI): www.cci-online.org
Find an accredited long term Ultrasound Program: https://www.caahep.org/Students/Find-a-Program.aspx
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