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
A step-by-step guide to sonographic evaluation of deep infiltrating endometriosis
The accuracy of ultrasound compared to magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of deep infiltrating endometriosis: A narrative review
Are sonographers the future ‘gold standard’ in the diagnosis of endometriosis
Recordings from Past Webinars
The Diagnosis of Endometriosis – The Transition to Expert
Poster
The Role of a Standardised Ultrasound Reporting Remplate to Report and Diagnose Deep Infiltrative Endometriosis (DIE)
Interesting Case
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Journal Articles
Diagnosing Endometriosis on Ultrasound
Articles and Papers (Canada)
Current Practice Patterns, Challenges, and Need for Education in Performing and Reporting Advanced Pelvic US and MRI to Investigate Endometriosis: A Survey by the Canadian Association of Radiologists Endometriosis Working Group
Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) Practice Statement on Advanced Pelvic Ultrasound for Endometriosis
Canadian Medical Association Journal: Diagnosis and management of endometriosis
Additional Resources
Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Prevalence of Negative Sliding Sign Representing Pouch of Douglas Obliteration during Pelvic Transvaginal Ultrasound for Any Indication
SRU Endometriosis Consensus Statement
Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound Consensus on Routine Pelvic US for Endometriosis