Needs Assessment

This webinar addresses key professional gaps in the emerging field of focused ultrasound (FUS) immuno-oncology, including the lack of standardized treatment protocols, limited mechanistic understanding, and the need for integration with biomarker strategies. Despite promising preclinical data, variability in FUS parameters and immunotherapy combinations bears direct consequence on reproducibility and rapidity of clinical translation. Furthermore, the immunological mechanisms by which FUS potentiates therapies such as checkpoint inhibitors, CAR T cells, and vaccine adjuvants remain incompletely defined.

Additional education is needed on best practices for performing longitudinal immune correlative studies that can inform treatment planning and risk stratification. Addressing these needs will accelerate clinical translation and enable the development of standardized, reproducible approaches to using FUS as a tool for precision cancer immunotherapy.

Reference(s):

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39971377/

https://acousticstoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/How-Sound-Fall2024.pdf

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38007236/

After watching this activity, participants should be able to:

• Describe the immunological mechanisms by which focused ultrasound (FUS) can enhance the efficacy of cancer immunotherapies.
• Differentiate between foundational and advanced ultrasound competencies expected of sonographers, OB/GYN residents, and MFM fellows.
• Apply principles of image-guided FUS in the design of preclinical or clinical protocols that incorporate multimodal imaging and tissue/blood sampling for treatment monitoring and adaptation.
• Evaluate current clinical trials and translational pathways for integrating FUS with immuno-oncology approaches in solid tumors, particularly breast and brain cancers.

Faculty: Natasha D. Sheybani, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering (BME) and Research Director of the Focused Ultrasound (FUS) Cancer Immunotherapy Center at UVA.

Q&A Panelists: Pengfei Song, PhD and Alycen Wiacek, PhD.

Target Audience:
This presentation is designed to meet the needs of professionals in medical specialties including medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, radiology, neuro-oncology, neurosurgery, immunology, and translational research, particularly those engaged in cancer immunotherapy, novel drug delivery, and theranostic approaches.

Available Credit: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™/1 ARRT Category A credit(s). Upon completion of the learning activity, you will have 2 attempts to successfully pass the post-test with a score of at least 80% and claim your certificate.

AIUM Member: $0
Nonmember: $19

Join the AIUM today to access and earn for free.

Your fee includes access to the content and the opportunity to submit the CME test. 

As of January 1, 2025, you will have 2 attempts to successfully pass the post-test with a score of at least 80% and claim your certificate.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The AIUM is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The AIUM designates this internet enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AIUM Ultrasound Practice Accreditation

This activity can be used to meet part of relevant AIUM Training Guidelines and/or maintenance credits for accreditation purposes. Learn more about AIUM Ultrasound Practice Accreditation here.

ARRT Category A Credit 

The AIUM is a Recognized Continuing Education Evaluation Mechanism (RCEEM) for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The AIUM is the owner and sponsor of this activity. This activity is approved by the AIUM for 1 ARRT Category A credit. This CE activity may be available in multiple formats or from different CE sponsors. ARRT does not allow CE activities (e.g., Internet courses, home study programs, directed readings, live lectures) to be repeated for CE credit in the same CE biennium.

Additional Credit Information

• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). The ARDMS accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credit(s)™.

Documenting CME Credits

All participants who pass the post-test with a score of at least 80% will have access to claim a CME certificate. The AIUM will submit credits to the ARDMS for active AIUM membership accounts with a valid ARDMS ID number. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure credit accuracy and adherence to any audit requests.

Disclosure Policy:

In accordance with the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, all individuals in control of content must disclose any financial relationship(s) or other relationship(s) held within the past 24 months. The AIUM implements a mechanism to identify and mitigate all conflicts of interest prior to delivering the educational activity to learners.

Disclosures for this activity:

Natasha D. Sheybani, Ph.D., faculty, has no financial relationships with an ineligible company to disclose.

Pengfei Song, Ph.D., panelist - Patent: Alpinion Medical Systems, GE Healthcare, Mindray, Samsung

Alycen Wiacek, Ph.D., panelist - Patent: CohereNet.

Charlotte Henningsen, MS, RT(R), clinical reviewer, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

AIUM education planners and staff: Nicole Fortune and Ashley McDermott, have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

There is no commercial support funding for this activity.

Needs Assessment

Ultrasound education within OB/GYN residency and MFM fellowship programs lack consistent structure and uniform competency benchmarks. Fewer than 20% of OB/GYN residency programs report incorporating structured simulation. This gap is echoed in MFM fellowships, where procedural and fetal echocardiography competencies are inconsistently taught. In a 2020 consensus workshop, MFM educators highlighted gaps in structured feedback, technical skill assessment, and uniform expectations in image optimization and interpretation.

Additional education is needed for faculty development programs that equip educators and fellowship directors with the tools to teach, assess, and mentor learners effectively across a range of skill levels. Expert discussions from AIUM and SMFM forums have underscored the importance of integrated, team-based ultrasound training to improve both education and patient outcomes.

Reference(s): Ladhani N, Switzer M, Homa K, et al. “Ultrasound Training in Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Programs: A Scoping Review.” J Ultrasound Med. 2021;40(2):257–268.2.
Bahner DP, Royall NA, Advanced Simulation Group. “The state of ultrasound education in U.S. medical schools: results of a national survey.” Acad Med. 2014;89(12):1681–1686.
Donofrio MT, et al. “Fetal Cardiology Symposium: Consensus Recommendations on Fetal Echocardiography Training and Interpretation.” SMFM Roundtable Report, 2020.

After watching this activity, participants should be able to:

• Apply systematic scanning techniques to improve image acquisition and diagnostic accuracy in obstetric and fetal ultrasound.
• Differentiate between foundational and advanced ultrasound competencies expected of sonographers, OB/GYN residents, and MFM fellows.
• Integrate evidence-based teaching strategies and feedback tools to enhance ultrasound training and interdisciplinary collaboration in clinical practice.

Faculty: Forum Director, Mishella Perez BS, RDMS, RDCS, FAIUM, Scripps Clinic
Panelists: Alfred Abuhamad, MD, Reem S. Abu-Rustum, MD, Bryann Bromley, MD, Jane K. Burns, RDMS, Landau Daphne, MD, Christina Han, MD, Kayla Lobaugh, RDMS, RDCS, Danielle Patterson, RDMS, Lawrence Platt, MD, FAIUM, Joanne Stone, MD, Serina Swiderski, RDMS, RDCS, Kam Szlachetka, RDMS, RVT, RDCS.

Target Audience:
This activity is designed for diagnostic medical sonographers, OB/GYN residents, and Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) fellows who seek to enhance their ultrasound imaging skills, clinical interpretation, and collaborative practice. It is also relevant for ultrasound educators, MFM faculty, fellowship directors, and program coordinators involved in training and assessing learners in obstetric and fetal imaging.

Available Credit: 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™/1.5 ARRT Category A credit(s). Upon completion of the learning activity, you will have 2 attempts to successfully pass the post-test with a score of at least 80% and claim your certificate.

AIUM Member: $0
Nonmember: $49

Join the AIUM today to access and earn for free.

Your fee includes access to the content and the opportunity to submit the CME test. 

As of January 1, 2025, you will have 2 attempts to successfully pass the post-test with a score of at least 80% and claim your certificate.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The AIUM is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The AIUM designates this internet enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AIUM Ultrasound Practice Accreditation

This activity can be used to meet part of relevant AIUM Training Guidelines and/or maintenance credits for accreditation purposes. Learn more about AIUM Ultrasound Practice Accreditation here.

ARRT Category A Credit 

The AIUM is a Recognized Continuing Education Evaluation Mechanism (RCEEM) for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The AIUM is the owner and sponsor of this activity. This activity is approved by the AIUM for 1.50 ARRT Category A credit. This CE activity may be available in multiple formats or from different CE sponsors. ARRT does not allow CE activities (e.g., Internet courses, home study programs, directed readings, live lectures) to be repeated for CE credit in the same CE biennium.

Additional Credit Information

• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). The ARDMS accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credit(s)™.

Documenting CME Credits

All participants who pass the post-test with a score of at least 80% will have access to claim a CME certificate. The AIUM will submit credits to the ARDMS for active AIUM membership accounts with a valid ARDMS ID number. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure credit accuracy and adherence to any audit requests.

Disclosure Policy:

In accordance with the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, all individuals in control of content must disclose any financial relationship(s) or other relationship(s) held within the past 24 months. The AIUM implements a mechanism to identify and mitigate all conflicts of interest prior to delivering the educational activity to learners.

Disclosures for this activity:

Alfred Abuhamad, MD, faculty - Advisor: Diagnoly, Pulsenmore, Sonosim, Tricefy.
Lawrence Platt, MD, FAIUM, faculty - Advisor: Jubel Health, Consultant: Pulsemore, Research Support: GE HealthCare.
Joanne Stone, MD, faculty - Ownership/Co-founder: Dr. JOJO Vitamins.

The following faculty have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose:
Mishella Perez BS, RDMS, RDCS, FAIUM, Reem S. Abu-Rustum, MD, Bryann Bromley, MD, Jane K. Burns, RDMS, Landau Daphne, MD, Christina Han, MD, Kayla Lobaugh, RDMS, RDCS, Danielle Patterson, RDMS, Serina Swiderski, RDMS, RDCS, Kam Szlachetka, RDMS, RVT, RDCS.

Charlotte Henningsen, MS, RT(R), clinical reviewer, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

AIUM education planners and staff: Nicole Fortune and Ashley McDermott have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

There is no commercial support funding for this activity.

Learning Objective(s)
After reading this article, you should be able to:

• Explain the role of urethral mobility in the pathophysiology of stress urinary incontinence and describe how transperineal ultrasound is used to visualize urethral motion; and
• Explain the methodology behind an automated system for quantifying urethral mobility and appreciate its potential clinical applications in diagnosing and managing stress urinary incontinence.

Authors: Kalayeh, et al

Available Credit: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™/1 ARRT Category A credit(s). Upon completion of the learning activity, you will have 2 attempts to successfully pass the post-test with a score of at least 80% and claim your certificate

AIUM Member: $0
Nonmember: $69

Join the AIUM today to access and earn for free.

Your fee includes access to the content and the opportunity to submit the CME test. 

As of January 1, 2025, you will have 2 attempts to successfully pass the post-test with a score of at least 80% and claim your certificate.

Release Date: 07/01/2025
Expiration Date: 06/30/2028

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The AIUM designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AIUM Ultrasound Practice Accreditation

This activity can be used to meet part of relevant AIUM Training Guidelines and/or maintenance credits for accreditation purposes. Learn more about AIUM Ultrasound Practice Accreditation here.

ARRT Category A Credit 

The AIUM is a Recognized Continuing Education Evaluation Mechanism (RCEEM) for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The AIUM is the owner and sponsor of this activity. This activity is approved by the AIUM for ARRT Category A credit. This CE activity may be available in multiple formats or from different CE sponsors. ARRT does not allow CE activities (e.g., Internet courses, home study programs, directed readings, live lectures) to be repeated for CE credit in the same CE biennium.

Additional Credit Information

• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). The ARDMS accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credit(s)™.

Documenting CME Credits

All participants who pass the post-test have access to a CME certificate. The AIUM will submit credits to the ARDMS for active AIUM membership accounts with a valid ARDMS ID number. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure credit accuracy and adherence to any audit requests.

Disclosure Policy

In accordance with the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, all individuals in control of content must disclose any financial relationship(s) or other relationship(s) held within the past 24 months. The AIUM implements a mechanism to identify and mitigate all conflicts of interest prior to delivering the educational activity to learners.

Disclosures for this Activity

• Therese Cooper, no relevant financial relationships to disclose
• Kelly Phillips, no relevant financial relationships to disclose
• Haylea Weiss, no relevant financial relationships to disclose
• Charlotte Henningsen, no relevant financial relationships to disclose
• Sree Sindhu Vijayarao, no relevant financial relationships to disclose
• John F Trombly, no relevant financial relationships to disclose

Learning Objective(s)
After reading this article, you should be able to:

• Recognize the differences in the definition of the diagnostic criteria of fetal growth restriction to predict neonatal morbidity using either the estimated fetal weight (EFW) <10%; or the expanded definition of EFW <10% or fetal abdominal circumference <10%.

Authors: Shea, et al

Available Credit: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™/1 ARRT Category A credit(s). Upon completion of the learning activity, you will have 2 attempts to successfully pass the post-test with a score of at least 80% and claim your certificate

AIUM Member: $0
Nonmember: $69

Join the AIUM today to access and earn for free.

Your fee includes access to the content and the opportunity to submit the CME test. 

As of January 1, 2025, you will have 2 attempts to successfully pass the post-test with a score of at least 80% and claim your certificate.

Release Date: 07/01/2025
Expiration Date: 06/30/2028

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The AIUM designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AIUM Ultrasound Practice Accreditation

This activity can be used to meet part of relevant AIUM Training Guidelines and/or maintenance credits for accreditation purposes. Learn more about AIUM Ultrasound Practice Accreditation here.

ARRT Category A Credit 

The AIUM is a Recognized Continuing Education Evaluation Mechanism (RCEEM) for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The AIUM is the owner and sponsor of this activity. This activity is approved by the AIUM for ARRT Category A credit. This CE activity may be available in multiple formats or from different CE sponsors. ARRT does not allow CE activities (e.g., Internet courses, home study programs, directed readings, live lectures) to be repeated for CE credit in the same CE biennium.

Additional Credit Information

• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). The ARDMS accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credit(s)™.

Documenting CME Credits

All participants who pass the post-test have access to a CME certificate. The AIUM will submit credits to the ARDMS for active AIUM membership accounts with a valid ARDMS ID number. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure credit accuracy and adherence to any audit requests.

Disclosure Policy

In accordance with the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, all individuals in control of content must disclose any financial relationship(s) or other relationship(s) held within the past 24 months. The AIUM implements a mechanism to identify and mitigate all conflicts of interest prior to delivering the educational activity to learners.

Disclosures for this Activity

• Therese Cooper, no relevant financial relationships to disclose
• Kelly Phillips, no relevant financial relationships to disclose
• Haylea Weiss, no relevant financial relationships to disclose
• Charlotte Henningsen, no relevant financial relationships to disclose
• Sree Sindhu Vijayarao, no relevant financial relationships to disclose
• John F Trombly, no relevant financial relationships to disclose

Needs Assessment:

Despite the widespread availability of Doppler ultrasound in obstetrics, variability in its use and interpretation remains a significant gap in clinical practice. A review by Figueras and Gratacós (Lancet, 2014) highlighted that while Doppler is a cornerstone in fetal surveillance, its clinical integration is often suboptimal due to insufficient training and lack of standardized protocols. Similarly, a 2023 roundtable discussion by the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) emphasized the need for clearer guidelines and education on the use of middle cerebral artery and ductus venosus Doppler in high-risk pregnancies.

This webinar will address the additional education needed to close these knowledge and implementation gaps by offering practical, evidence-based instruction on the correct application, interpretation, and clinical integration of Doppler findings in obstetric care.

Learning Objective(s)
After participating in this activity, learners should be able to:

• Understand the basic principles and technical aspects of obstetric Doppler imaging;
• Review the clinical utility of uterine artery, umbilical artery, middle cerebral artery, and ductus venosus Doppler;
• Apply Doppler findings to the management of common high-risk pregnancy conditions, including fetal growth restriction and preeclampsia; and
• Interpret Doppler results in context with other fetal surveillance tools.

Faculty: Juliana Martins, MD, Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at ODU

Target Audience: This activity is intended for healthcare professionals involved in obstetric care, including: Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists, obstetricians and gynecologists, radiologists with an interest in prenatal imaging, sonographers specialized in obstetric ultrasound, OBGYN residents and fellows, advanced nurse practitioners and physician assistants working in high-risk obstetrics.

Available Credit: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™/1 ARRT Category A credit(s). Upon completion of the learning activity, you will have 2 attempts to successfully pass the post-test with a score of at least 80% and claim your certificate.

AIUM Member: $0
Nonmember: $19

Join the AIUM today to access and earn for free.

Your fee includes access to the content and the opportunity to submit the CME test. 

As of January 1, 2025, you will have 2 attempts to successfully pass the post-test with a score of at least 80% and claim your certificate.

Release Date: 06/20/2025
Expiration Date: 06/19/2028 11:59 pm ET 

Estimated time to complete activity: 1 hour

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The AIUM is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The AIUM designates this internet enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AIUM Ultrasound Practice Accreditation

This activity can be used to meet part of relevant AIUM Training Guidelines and/or maintenance credits for accreditation purposes. Learn more about AIUM Ultrasound Practice Accreditation here.

ARRT Category A Credit 

The AIUM is a Recognized Continuing Education Evaluation Mechanism (RCEEM) for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The AIUM is the owner and sponsor of this activity. This activity is approved by the AIUM for 1 ARRT Category A credit. This CE activity may be available in multiple formats or from different CE sponsors. ARRT does not allow CE activities (e.g., Internet courses, home study programs, directed readings, live lectures) to be repeated for CE credit in the same CE biennium.

Additional Credit Information

• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). The ARDMS accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credit(s)™.

Documenting CME Credits

All participants who pass the post-test with a score of at least 80% will have access to claim a CME certificate. The AIUM will submit credits to the ARDMS for active AIUM membership accounts with a valid ARDMS ID number. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure credit accuracy and adherence to any audit requests.

Disclosure Policy

In accordance with the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, all individuals in control of content must disclose any financial relationship(s) or other relationship(s) held within the past 24 months. The AIUM implements a mechanism to identify and mitigate all conflicts of interest prior to delivering the educational activity to learners.

Disclosures for this Activity

• Juliana Martins, MD, faculty, has no financial relationships with an ineligible company to disclose.
• Charlotte Henningsen, MS, RT(R), clinical reviewer, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
• AIUM education planners and staff: Nicole Fortune and Ashley McDermott, have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
• There is no commercial support funding for this activity.

Learning Objective(s)
After watching this collaborative activity with Samsung, you should be able to:

• Introduce the core concepts of AI and machine learning as they apply to perinatal ultrasound, including image recognition, segmentation, and automation;
• Highlight current clinical applications such as automated biometric measurements, fetal anomaly detection, and workflow optimization; and
• Evaluate benefits and challenges of integrating AI tools into routine practice, including accuracy, and efficiency.

Faculty: Martin R. Chavez, M.D., FACOG, FAIUM

Target Audience: Whether you're a clinician, researcher, or innovator in the field, this webinar will provide valuable insights into how intelligent imaging is enhancing diagnostic accuracy, improving efficiency, and shaping the future of prenatal care.

AIUM Member: $0
Nonmember: $0

Your fee includes access to the content.

This webinar is a non-CME educational activity.

Not applicable

Learning Objective(s)
After reading this article, you should be able to:

• Assess the utility of two-dimensional ultrasonography in diagnosing and classifying fetal type I persistent left superior vena cava.

Authors: Li, et al

Available Credit: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™/1 ARRT Category A credit(s). Upon completion of the learning activity, you will have 2 attempts to successfully pass the post-test with a score of at least 80% and claim your certificate

AIUM Member: $0
Nonmember: $69

Join the AIUM today to access and earn for free.

Your fee includes access to the content and the opportunity to submit the CME test. 

As of January 1, 2025, you will have 2 attempts to successfully pass the post-test with a score of at least 80% and claim your certificate.

Release Date: 06/01/2025
Expiration Date: 05/31/2028

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The AIUM designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AIUM Ultrasound Practice Accreditation

This activity can be used to meet part of relevant AIUM Training Guidelines and/or maintenance credits for accreditation purposes. Learn more about AIUM Ultrasound Practice Accreditation here.

ARRT Category A Credit 

The AIUM is a Recognized Continuing Education Evaluation Mechanism (RCEEM) for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The AIUM is the owner and sponsor of this activity. This activity is approved by the AIUM for ARRT Category A credit. This CE activity may be available in multiple formats or from different CE sponsors. ARRT does not allow CE activities (e.g., Internet courses, home study programs, directed readings, live lectures) to be repeated for CE credit in the same CE biennium.

Additional Credit Information

• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). The ARDMS accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credit(s)™.

Documenting CME Credits

All participants who pass the post-test have access to a CME certificate. The AIUM will submit credits to the ARDMS for active AIUM membership accounts with a valid ARDMS ID number. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure credit accuracy and adherence to any audit requests.

Disclosure Policy

In accordance with the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, all individuals in control of content must disclose any financial relationship(s) or other relationship(s) held within the past 24 months. The AIUM implements a mechanism to identify and mitigate all conflicts of interest prior to delivering the educational activity to learners.

Disclosures for this Activity

• Therese Cooper, no relevant financial relationships to disclose
• Kelly Phillips, no relevant financial relationships to disclose
• Haylea Weiss, no relevant financial relationships to disclose
• Erin Hoffman, no relevant financial relationships to disclose
• Charlotte Henningsen, no relevant financial relationships to disclose

Learning Objective(s)
After reading this article, you should be able to:

• Develop, test, and externally validate a hybrid artificial intelligence (AI) model based on hand-crafted and deep radiomics features extracted from B-mode ultrasound images in differentiating benign and malignant thyroid nodules compared to senior and junior radiologists.

Authors: Ardakani, et al

Available Credit: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™/1 ARRT Category A credit(s). Upon completion of the learning activity, you will have 2 attempts to successfully pass the post-test with a score of at least 80% and claim your certificate.

AIUM Member: $0
Nonmember: $69

Join the AIUM today to access and earn for free.

Your fee includes access to the content and the opportunity to submit the CME test. 

As of January 1, 2025, you will have 2 attempts to successfully pass the post-test with a score of at least 80% and claim your certificate.

Release Date: 06/01/2025
Expiration Date: 05/31/2028

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The AIUM designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AIUM Ultrasound Practice Accreditation

This activity can be used to meet part of relevant AIUM Training Guidelines and/or maintenance credits for accreditation purposes. Learn more about AIUM Ultrasound Practice Accreditation here.

ARRT Category A Credit 

The AIUM is a Recognized Continuing Education Evaluation Mechanism (RCEEM) for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The AIUM is the owner and sponsor of this activity. This activity is approved by the AIUM for ARRT Category A credit. This CE activity may be available in multiple formats or from different CE sponsors. ARRT does not allow CE activities (e.g., Internet courses, home study programs, directed readings, live lectures) to be repeated for CE credit in the same CE biennium.

Additional Credit Information

• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). The ARDMS accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credit(s)™.

Documenting CME Credits

All participants who pass the post-test have access to a CME certificate. The AIUM will submit credits to the ARDMS for active AIUM membership accounts with a valid ARDMS ID number. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure credit accuracy and adherence to any audit requests.

Disclosure Policy

In accordance with the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, all individuals in control of content must disclose any financial relationship(s) or other relationship(s) held within the past 24 months. The AIUM implements a mechanism to identify and mitigate all conflicts of interest prior to delivering the educational activity to learners.

Disclosures for this Activity

• Therese Cooper, no relevant financial relationships to disclose
• Kelly Phillips, no relevant financial relationships to disclose
• Haylea Weiss, no relevant financial relationships to disclose
• Erin Hoffman, no relevant financial relationships to disclose
• Charlotte Henningsen, no relevant financial relationships to disclose

Needs Assessment:
Intraoperative assessment of kidney graft quality is critical to predicting short- and long-term transplant outcomes. While Doppler and B-mode ultrasound are widely available and offer non-invasive insights into perfusion and structure, their ability to reliably detect ischemia-reperfusion injury, fibrosis, or other functional impairments at the time of transplant is limited. This leads to inconsistent evaluations of organ viability and may contribute to poorer graft survival, particularly in marginal or deceased donor kidneys. New imaging biomarkers—such as quantitative ultrasound (QUS) and photoacoustic imaging (PAI)—show promise but are not yet adopted in routine surgical workflows.

Faculty: Eno Hysi, PhD, Canada Research Chair

Learning Objective(s)
After participating in this activity, participants will:

• Have increased knowledge describing the limitations of conventional B-mode and Doppler ultrasound in assessing intraoperative kidney graft quality, and explain how emerging imaging techniques such as quantitative ultrasound (QUS) and photoacoustic imaging (PAI) address these gaps;
• Have better competence interpreting structural and physiological biomarkers derived from QUS and PAI to assess ischemia-reperfusion injury and predict short- and long-term outcomes in kidney transplantation; and
• Demonstrate greater confidence to identify barriers to clinical adoption of advanced intraoperative imaging modalities and outline strategies for integrating QUS and PAI into transplant workflows, including equipment, training, and protocol development.

Target Audience: This activity is intended for nephrologists, urologists, radiologists, anesthesiologists, basic scientists and engineers, sonographers, and other health care professionals interested in learning the latest emerging imaging modalities.

Available Credit: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™/1 ARRT Category A credit(s). Upon completion of the learning activity, you will have 2 attempts to successfully pass the post-test with a score of at least 80% and claim your certificate.

AIUM Member: $0
Nonmember: $19

Join the AIUM today to access and earn for free.

Your fee includes access to the content and the opportunity to submit the CME test. 

As of January 1, 2025, you will have 2 attempts to successfully pass the post-test with a score of at least 80% and claim your certificate.

Release Date: 05/28/2025
Expiration Date: 05/27/2028 11:59 pm ET 

Estimated time to complete activity: 1 hour

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The AIUM is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The AIUM designates this internet enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AIUM Ultrasound Practice Accreditation

This activity can be used to meet part of relevant AIUM Training Guidelines and/or maintenance credits for accreditation purposes. Learn more about AIUM Ultrasound Practice Accreditation here.

ARRT Category A Credit 

The AIUM is a Recognized Continuing Education Evaluation Mechanism (RCEEM) for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The AIUM is the owner and sponsor of this activity. This activity is approved by the AIUM for 1 ARRT Category A credit. This CE activity may be available in multiple formats or from different CE sponsors. ARRT does not allow CE activities (e.g., Internet courses, home study programs, directed readings, live lectures) to be repeated for CE credit in the same CE biennium.

Additional Credit Information

• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). The ARDMS accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credit(s)™.

Documenting CME Credits

All participants who pass the post-test with a score of at least 80% will have access to claim a CME certificate. The AIUM will submit credits to the ARDMS for active AIUM membership accounts with a valid ARDMS ID number. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure credit accuracy and adherence to any audit requests.

Disclosure Policy

In accordance with the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, all individuals in control of content must disclose any financial relationship(s) or other relationship(s) held within the past 24 months. The AIUM implements a mechanism to identify and mitigate all conflicts of interest prior to delivering the educational activity to learners.

Disclosures for this Activity

• Eno Hysi, PhD, faculty, has no financial relationships with an ineligible company to disclose.
• Alycen Wiacek, PhD, panelist, Patent - CohereNet.
• Pengfei Song, PhD, panelist, Patent: Alpinion Medical Systems, GE Healthcare, Mindray, Samsung
• Charlotte Henningsen, MS, RT(R), clinical reviewer, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
• AIUM education planners and staff: Nicole Fortune and Ashley McDermott have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Commercial Support:

There is no commercial support funding for this activity.

Educational Needs
Exertional leg pain encompasses a broad range of conditions, including bony, musculotendinous, and vascular etiologies. While clinicians and sonographers may have a general concept of etiologies of exertional leg pain, some uncommon conditions remain undiagnosed. This webinar will address the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the differential diagnosis of exertional leg pain.

Learning Objective(s)
After watching this activity, you should be able to:

• List common and uncommon conditions that cause exertional leg pain; 
• Describe the role of ultrasound in the diagnosis of these conditions; and
• Summarize ultrasound-guided treatments for these conditions.

Faculty: Brennan Boettcher, DO

Target Audience: This course is designed for physicians in sports medicine, physiatry, family practice, primary care, orthopedic surgeons, sonographers, and other healthcare professionals involved in musculoskeletal medicine.

Available Credit: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™/1 ARRT Category A credit(s). Upon completion of the learning activity, you will have 2 attempts to successfully pass the post-test with a score of at least 80% and claim your certificate.

AIUM Member: $0
Nonmember: $0

Join the AIUM today to access and earn for free.

Your fee includes access to the content and the opportunity to submit the CME test. 

As of January 1, 2025, you will have 2 attempts to successfully pass the post-test with a score of at least 80% and claim your certificate.

Release Date: 05/22/2025
Expiration Date: 05/21/2028 11:59 pm ET 

Estimated time to complete activity: 1 hour

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM). The AIUM is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The AIUM designates this internet enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AIUM Ultrasound Practice Accreditation

This activity can be used to meet part of relevant AIUM Training Guidelines and/or maintenance credits for accreditation purposes. Learn more about AIUM Ultrasound Practice Accreditation here.

ARRT Category A Credit 

The AIUM is a Recognized Continuing Education Evaluation Mechanism (RCEEM) for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The AIUM is the owner and sponsor of this activity. This activity is approved by the AIUM for 1 ARRT Category A credit. This CE activity may be available in multiple formats or from different CE sponsors. ARRT does not allow CE activities (e.g., Internet courses, home study programs, directed readings, live lectures) to be repeated for CE credit in the same CE biennium.

Additional Credit Information

• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). The ARDMS accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credit(s)™.

Documenting CME Credits

All participants who pass the post-test with a score of at least 80% will have access to claim a CME certificate. The AIUM will submit credits to the ARDMS for active AIUM membership accounts with a valid ARDMS ID number. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure credit accuracy and adherence to any audit requests.

Disclosure Policy

In accordance with the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, all individuals in control of content must disclose any financial relationship(s) or other relationship(s) held within the past 24 months. The AIUM implements a mechanism to identify and mitigate all conflicts of interest prior to delivering the educational activity to learners.

Disclosures for this Activity

• Brennan Boettcher, DO, faculty, has no financial relationships with an ineligible company to disclose.
• Charlotte Henningsen, MS, RT(R), planner for this educational activity, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
• AIUM education planners and staff: Nicole Fortune and Ashley McDermott have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Commercial Support:

There is no commercial support funding for this activity.