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Contains 2 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 03/31/2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
This live webinar will explore how ultrasound-induced bubbles can be harnessed for both therapy and diagnostics through a process termed acoustic droplet vaporization. Two applications will be discussed: probing local tissue mechanics and guided drug delivery.
Needs Assessment:
Despite rapid advances in ultrasound-based therapeutics, there remains a significant gap in understanding how ultrasound-induced bubbles behave within complex biological environments and how their acoustic signatures can be interpreted for real-time feedback.
Clinicians and translational researchers have limited practical guidance on how to assess tissue state (e.g., thrombus maturity/stiffness) when conventional compression/duplex ultrasonography cannot reliably determine whether a DVT is acute versus chronic. Yet that distinction can directly influence management decisions. There is an implementation gap in ultrasound-triggered drug delivery using ultrasound-induced bubbles: while this enables on-demand activation, it lacks a clear framework for selecting ultrasound parameters and interpreting droplet/bubble acoustic emissions to enable real-time, feedback-controlled dosing and monitoring.
This webinar will explore how ultrasound-induced bubbles can be harnessed for both therapy and diagnostics through a process termed acoustic droplet vaporization. Two applications will be discussed: probing local tissue mechanics and guided drug delivery.
Reference(s):
1: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5778517/
2: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35322236/
Faculty:
Mitra Aliabouzar, Research Assistant Professor, University of Michigan
Learning Objectives:
After participating in this activity, learners should be able to:
- Explain the physical principles of acoustic droplet vaporization and how ultrasound-induced bubble formation depends on droplet composition, ultrasound parameters, and the surrounding mechanical environment.
- Identify acoustic signatures (harmonics, subharmonics, and low-frequency emissions) of bubbles compared to soft tissue.
- Recognize emerging biomedical applications of ultrasound-induced bubbles.
Target Audience:
This presentation is designed for physicians and clinical specialists in radiology, interventional radiology, vascular medicine and vascular surgery, as well as clinician-scientists and translational researchers with an interest in diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound.
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: $19Join 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.
Estimated time to complete activity: 1 hour
ACCME Accreditation
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.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
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 Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education's (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine (AIUM) requires those in control of educational content to disclose their financial relationships with ineligible companies* within the prior 24 months. Individuals must disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies*, regardless of the amount and regardless of their view of the relevance of the relationship to the education. * Ineligible companies are defined by the ACCME as companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing health care products used by or on patients. For specific examples of ineligible companies, visit accme.org/standards
As an accredited provider, AIUM must collect information from all planners, faculty and others in the planning and control of continuing medical education (CME) activities to disclose all of their financial relationships with ineligible companies within the prior 24 months. There is no minimum financial threshold; individuals must disclose all financial relationships, regardless of the amount, in ineligible companies. Individuals must disclose financial relationships with ineligible companies regardless of their view of the relevance of the relationship to the education.
AIUM has implemented a system to resolve conflicts of interest for each CME activity to help ensure content is objective, fair balanced, independent, and free of commercial bias. Conflicts, if any, are resolved through one or more processes. All relevant conflicts pertaining to this activity have been mitigated.
The following faculty/planners of this educational activity have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Mitra Aliabouzar, faculty/planner, Charlotte Henningsen, MS, RT(R), clinical reviewer.
AIUM education planners and staff: Nicole Fortune and Ashley McDermott, has no financial relationships with an ineligible company to disclose.
Commercial Support:
There is no commercial support funding for this activity.Dr. Mitra Aliabouzar
Mitra Aliabouzar, Research Assistant Professor, University of Michigan
Dr. Mitra Aliabouzar received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from The George Washington University in 2018. She completed her postdoctoral training at the University of Michigan where she is currently a Research Assistant Professor. Her research integrates acoustics, mechanics, and materials science to advance ultrasound-based diagnostics and therapeutics. Her work centers on acoustic droplet vaporization (ADV), in which ultrasound pulses vaporize perfluorocarbon droplets to generate bubbles on demand. She focuses on the fundamental physics of ADV to enable applications such as in situ microrheology and ultrasound-guided drug delivery. Dr. Aliabouzar has authored 38 peer-reviewed articles and over 50 conference abstracts and is a member of the Acoustical Society of America and the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. She received the Michigan Medicine Bold Research Award. She has written op-eds for The Washington Post, The Washington Times, and The Dispatch.
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Contains 3 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 03/26/2026 at 7:00 PM (EDT)
Identify key sonographic markers of endometriosis, including endometriomas, deep infiltrating lesions, and associated pelvic anatomical changes. Differentiate between normal pelvic structures and ultrasound findings suggestive of endometriosis to improve diagnostic accuracy. Apply standardized ultrasound techniques and protocols to systematically evaluate patients with suspected endometriosis in clinical practice.
Learning Objective(s)
After participating in this activity, which is provided in collaboration with Samsung, you should be able to:- Identify key sonographic markers of endometriosis, including endometriomas, deep infiltrating lesions, and associated pelvic anatomical changes.
- Differentiate between normal pelvic structures and ultrasound findings suggestive of endometriosis to improve diagnostic accuracy.
- Apply standardized ultrasound techniques and protocols to systematically evaluate patients with suspected endometriosis in clinical practice.
Faculty: Mathew Leonardi, MD, PhD, FRCSC
Target Audience: This webinar is designed to meet the needs of those who seek to strengthen their ability to recognize and assess endometriosis using ultrasound technologies. It is designed for clinicians, especially those practicing in the area of OB/Gyn (including sonographers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals), who want practical tips, clearer protocols, and greater confidence in identifying both common and complex disease presentations.
AIUM Member: $0
Nonmember: $0Your fee includes access to the content.
This webinar is a non-CME educational activity.
Not applicable
Mathew Leonardi, MD, PhD, FRCSC
Dr Mathew Leonardi, is an Associate Professor and specialist in complex gynecologic surgery and ultrasound, with a focus on endometriosis, at McMaster University Medical Centre in Hamilton, Canada. He is an honorary adjunct lecturer at Adelaide University and honorary associate professor at Western Sydney University. Dr Leonardi is a nationally and internationally recognized leader in his field. He has published over 130 peer-reviewed scientific articles, several textbook chapters, and presented globally on complex gynecology and ultrasound. Dr. Leonardi is on the World Endometriosis Society Board and a founding member of the Next Generation Committee at the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is an Associate Editor for Reproduction & Fertility and on several editorial boards for leading journals.
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Contains 4 Component(s)
Recognize the value of ultrasound specialist assessment of hemorrhagic ovarian cysts that measure over 50 millimeters in determining appropriate follow-up.
Learning Objective(s)
After reading this article, you should be able to:- Recognize the value of ultrasound specialist assessment of hemorrhagic ovarian cysts that measure over 50 millimeters in determining appropriate follow-up.
Authors: Zhu, 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: $69Join 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: 3/1/2026
Expiration Date: 2/28/2029ACCME Accreditation
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.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
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 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
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Contains 4 Component(s)
Describe how an ultrasonography-based machine learning model can be utilized to predict malignant endometrial and intrauterine lesions in premenopausal and postmenopausal women.
Learning Objective(s)
After reading this article, you should be able to:- Describe how an ultrasonography-based machine learning model can be utilized to predict malignant endometrial and intrauterine lesions in premenopausal and postmenopausal women.
Authors: Lai, 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: $69Join 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: 3/1/2026
Expiration Date: 2/28/2029ACCME Accreditation
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.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
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 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
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Contains 4 Component(s)
Describe the outcomes of fetuses in which a narrow cavum septum pellucidum has been detected sonographically.
Learning Objective(s)
After reading this article, you should be able to:- Describe the outcomes of fetuses in which a narrow cavum septum pellucidum has been detected sonographically.
Authors: Yang Y, 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: $69Join 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: 2/1/2026
Expiration Date: 1/31/2029ACCME Accreditation
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.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
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 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
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Contains 4 Component(s)
Assess prenatal ultrasound’s diagnostic value in fetal cardiac anomalies using an abnormal number of pulmonary artery branches as an initial clue.
Learning Objective(s)
After reading this article, you should be able to:- Assess prenatal ultrasound’s diagnostic value in fetal cardiac anomalies using an abnormal number of pulmonary artery branches as an initial clue.
Authors: Yang L, 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: $69Join 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: 2/1/2026
Expiration Date: 1/31/2029ACCME Accreditation
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.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
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 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
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Contains 4 Component(s)
This webinar will present work on integrating acoustic random scattering with computational imaging to enhance ultrasound resolution.
Needs Assessment:
Ultrasound allows non-invasive, non-radiative imaging with sub-millimeter resolution, with broad applications in biomedical imaging and diagnosis. Like other wave-based imaging modalities, ultrasound is constrained by the diffraction limit—a trade-off between resolution and penetration depth. Existing acoustic subwavelength imaging techniques addressing this limit typically rely on controlled “labels,” such as metamaterials or contrast agents, placed near the target and kept static or precisely tracked during imaging, which limits practical use.
Reference(s):
1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19518957/
2. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5988254/We introduce a “blind-label” approach for breaking the diffraction limit in ultrasound imaging. These blind labels are randomly distributed subwavelength microstructures or microparticles. They convert originally evanescent components in the scattered waves into propagating components, which are then recovered through computational algorithms. Compared to conventional ultrasound systems, our method achieves an order-of-magnitude improvement in resolution without compromising penetration depth. By eliminating the need for controlled labels, our blind-label approach significantly expands the practicality of acoustic subwavelength imaging for biomedical imaging and diagnosis.
Learning Objectives:
After participating in this activity, learners should be able to:
- Understand the definition of diffraction limit and how it impacts the resolution of ultrasound imaging.
- Define how the integration of random scattering and computational imaging breaks the diffraction limit and improves imaging resolution.
Faculty: Chu Ma, PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Target Audience:
This activity is intended for ultrasound radiologists, medical sonographers, ultrasound researchers as well as other health care professionals with an interest in advanced ultrasound imaging.
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: $19Join 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: 1/26/2026
Expiration Date: 1/25/2029Estimated time to complete activity: 1 hour
ACCME Accreditation
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.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
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 Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education's (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine (AIUM) requires those in control of educational content to disclose their financial relationships with ineligible companies* within the prior 24 months. Individuals must disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies*, regardless of the amount and regardless of their view of the relevance of the relationship to the education. * Ineligible companies are defined by the ACCME as companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing health care products used by or on patients. For specific examples of ineligible companies, visit accme.org/standards
As an accredited provider, AIUM must collect information from all planners, faculty and others in the planning and control of continuing medical education (CME) activities to disclose all of their financial relationships with ineligible companies within the prior 24 months. There is no minimum financial threshold; individuals must disclose all financial relationships, regardless of the amount, in ineligible companies. Individuals must disclose financial relationships with ineligible companies regardless of their view of the relevance of the relationship to the education.
AIUM has implemented a system to resolve conflicts of interest for each CME activity to help ensure content is objective, fair balanced, independent, and free of commercial bias. Conflicts, if any, are resolved through one or more processes. All relevant conflicts pertaining to this activity have been mitigated.
The following faculty/planners have disclosed the following financial relationships with ineligible companies:
Pengfei Song, PhD, panelist, Patent: Alpinion Medical Systems, GE HealthCare, Mindray, Samsung
Alycen Wiacek, PhD, panelist, Patent: CohereNet
The following faculty/planners of this educational activity have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
- Chu Ma, PhD, faculty, has no financial relationships with an ineligible company to disclose.
- Charlotte Henningsen, MS, RT(R), clinical reviewer, has no financial relationships with an ineligible company to disclose.
AIUM education planners and staff: Nicole Fortune and Ashley McDermott, have no financial relationships with an ineligible company to disclose.
Commercial Support:
There is no commercial support funding for this activity.Chu Ma, PhD
Dugald C. Jackson Assistant Professor Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Wisconsin-Madison
Dr. Chu Ma is currently the Dugald C. Jackson Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and an affiliated faculty member at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison. She received her Ph.D. in 2019 from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and her B.S. and M.S. degrees from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. She was also a research intern at Samsung Audio Lab in Santa Clarita, CA, in the summer of 2015. Her research lies in acoustic sensing, computational imaging, microwave-induced thermoacoustics, and acoustic functional materials. Her research work has been published in Nature Communications, Science Advances, Nature, Physical Review Letters, Advanced Functional Materials, and other high impact journals. She is the recipient of NSF CAREER Award (2023) and 3M Non-Tenured Faculty Award (2023).
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Contains 4 Component(s)
Describe how ultrasonographic evaluation of ovarian morphology throughout the menstrual cycle can assist in the diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome.
Learning Objective(s)
After reading this article, you should be able to:- Describe how ultrasonographic evaluation of ovarian morphology throughout the menstrual cycle can assist in the diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome.
Authors: Carter, 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: $69Join 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: 1/1/2026
Expiration Date: 12/31/2028ACCME Accreditation
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.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
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 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
- Wooseok Choi, no relevant financial relationships to disclose
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Contains 4 Component(s)
Explain the correlation between transvaginal ultrasound findings and intraoperative diagnosis of deep-infiltrating endometriosis; recognize key sonographic markers that indicate disease severity and predict the need for advanced surgical intervention.
Learning Objective(s)
After reading this article, you should be able to:- Explain the correlation between transvaginal ultrasound findings and intraoperative diagnosis of deep-infiltrating endometriosis; and
- Recognize key sonographic markers that indicate disease severity and predict the need for advanced surgical intervention.
Authors: Parikh, 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.
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Release Date: 1/1/2026
Expiration Date: 12/31/2028ACCME Accreditation
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.
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Disclosures for this Activity
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Contains 2 Component(s)
Join imaging and healthcare technology leaders using UV-C HLD processing for ultrasound transducers. Hear how they replaced chemical disinfection with UV-C innovation to save time, enhance safety, and build sustainable workflows.
Learning Objectives:
After completing this activity, which is provided in collaboration with Germitec, you should be able to:- Discover how UV-C HLD transforms ultrasound transducer reprocessing
- Identify clinical, safety, & workflow benefits of going chemical-free
- Explore proven strategies for compliance & efficiency from peers in imaging & engineering
- Discuss the fiscal & operational benefits of non-chemical HLD for ultrasound
Faculty: Duane Livadney, R.T. (R) (CT), CNMT; Karen Waninger
Target Audience:
The fireside chat will provide healthcare professionals in imaging, infection prevention, healthcare technology management, supply chain, patient safety, and related fields with an overview of UV-C technology for HLD processing of ultrasound transducers. The speakers will share their real-world experience, describing the decision to shift to UV-C HLD processing and the impact it is having within their organizations, from an efficiency, cost, and overall outcomes perspective. The call will include a live Q&A to address questions attendees may have about UV-C HLD processing within ultrasound.AIUM Member: $0
Nonmember: $0Your fee includes access to the content.
This webinar is a non-CME educational activity.
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Duane Livadney, R.T. (R) (CT), CNMT
Medical Imaging Coordinator CT, NM, US
Intermountain Health, Peaks Region; Platte Valley Medical Center
With more than 46 years in medical imaging, Duane Livadney has consistently led the way in bringing new technologies and service lines into Platte Valley Hospital. From establishing specialty imaging programs early in his career to advancing equipment and processes across ultrasound, CT, and nuclear medicine, his focus on innovation and quality improvement remains a priority. As Imaging Coordinator at Intermountain Health’s Platte Valley Hospital, Duane remains an advocate and trusted expert on advancing imaging safety and efficiency by evaluating and selecting leading technologies to help deliver high-quality outcomes and patient care.
Karen Waninger
Administrative Director, HTM
Franciscan Health
Karen brings over 30 years of experience in Healthcare Technology Management (HTM), progressing from Biomedical Equipment Technician in a 200-bed community hospital to Administrative Director for a 12-hospital system. Along the way, she has led in-house and field service HTM teams, served as Regional Service Director and National Director of Regulatory Compliance for an Independent Service Organization (ISO), and held board positions with the Indiana Biomedical Society. She holds a BS in Electrical Technology from Purdue University and an MBA in Healthcare Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. Karen is a frequent conference speaker and has received national recognition for her leadership in the HTM profession.
