Unless specified as an ASUM announcement, material on this noticeboard should not be taken to represent the official position of the Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine. Publication of a notice on this site does not imply the endorsement of the Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine.
Would like to place a notice on this website? Please send your announcement to click here
Read the most current messages from the ASUM President click here and ASUM CEO click here
WFUMB Newsletter, ECHOES Magazine
This Newsletter contains:
1. ASUM New Office
2. Best Wishes for the Festive Season
3. ASUM Office Closed
4. MOSIPP Data Entry
5. DMU Enrolment
6. ASUM Multidisciplinary Workshop 2007
7. Upcoming MeetingsASUM NEW OFFICE
WE ARE MOVING to
PO Box 943, Crows Nest NSW 1585
Level 2, 511 Pacific Highway, St Leonards NSW 2065
Phone: 61 2 9438 2078 Fax: 61 2 9438 3686
AS OF 18 December 2006.
All mail will be redirected to the new address. We will do our best to minimise interruptions to services and thank you for your understanding and patience. Please amend and update your records. Please note that our phone and fax numbers have also changed.BEST WISHES FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON
The ASUM Council and ASUM Head Office Secretariat staff sends best wishes and greetings to all MEMBERS and SUPPORTERS for the festive season and the New Year. We thank you for your continuing support and assistance to ASUM over the past year.ASUM OFFICE CLOSED
The ASUM office is closed for business over the festive season from Saturday 23 December and reopens on Wednesday 3 January 2007. We look forward to another exciting year ahead in 2007.MOSIPP DATA ENTRY
Data entered after 31 December may not be included in your annual profile or in our return to ASAR.
Members who are using MOSIPP should record their 2006 data before 1 January 2007. The MOSIPP year runs from 1 January to 31 December. MOSIPP certificates will be issued in late January after all outstanding data has been entered.DMU ENROLMENT
The 2007 DMU enrolment forms and handbooks are available online www.asum.com.au
Enrolment is due by 31 January 2007. Late enrolment deadline is 31 March 2007.REGISTRATION FOR 2007 ASUM MULTIDISCIPLINARY WORKSHOP
We are accepting registrations now for the GOLD COAST ASUM 2007 Multidisciplinary Workshops!Early bird specials end 12 January 2007.
Registration brochures for the following are now available at http://www.asum.com.au/meetings.htm
the 2007 ASUM Multidisciplinary Workshop 28 Feb -4 March 2007
the ASUM Fetal Echocardiography Symposium, Annual O&G Ultrasound symposium 2-4 March 2007
the 2007 DMU Preparation Courses 28 February to 4 March 2007
the 2007 DDU Technical Seminars 28 February to 1 March 2007
Nuchal Translucency Course 2 March 2007
Certificate for Clinician Performed Ultrasound CCPU Course 2 March 2007
Book your accommodation NOW for great rates at the Conrad Jupiters to secure availability
For information about the Gold Coast see www.verygc.com.au
These workshops have proven to be very popular in previous years and fill up on first come first serve basis. Please register early to avoid disappointment.You can register for:
- Two Days for the main workshops.
- Optional One Day registration
- Special discount rates apply for Two Days plus optional other One Day
- Special discount rates apply for DDU and DMU enrolled candidates
For all enquiries about your registration, please email to registration@icms.com.au
For general ASUM enquiries, please email to asum@asum.com.auASUM MEETINGS COMING UP SOON
Update Skills * Networking * Professional Development
28 Feb – 4 March 2007 Multidisciplinary Workshop 2007 - Gold Coast Queensland http://www.asum.com.au/open/meet.htm
19 - 22 July 2007 - ASUM NZ branch and RANZCR NZ Branch Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2007 - Wellington NZ http://www.asum.com.au/open/meet.htm
13 -17 Sept 2007 - ASUM Annual Scientific Meeting 2007 – Cairns Australia http://www.asum.com.au/open/meet.htm
30 August to 3 September 2009 WFUMB 2009 Sydney World Congress to be hosted by ASUM.- Sydney Australia http://www.wfumb2009.comFor a full listing of meetings please see the ASUM Website Calendar @ http://www.asum.com.au/open/calendar.htm
ASUM SA BRANCH
Annual General Meeting & Dinner
Wednesday 29 November 2006, 6:30pm
The Archer Hotel
Please book your place now.
Please follow the link for details of the ASUM SA Branch Annual General Meeting and Dinner:http://www.asum.com.au/open/tmp/asum agm 2006 flyer.pdf
http://www.asum.com.au/open/tmp/SABranchAGMDinnerReminderNotice2006.pdf
Enquiries can be made to Stephen Bird on 08 82970588 or sjbird@ozemail.com.au
ASUM NEWSLETTER 23 NOVEMBER 2006
This Newsletter contains:
1. Unique opportunity for ASUM Members
2. Expressions of interests for Editor of the ASUM Ultrasound Bulletin
3. ASUM Multidisciplinary Workshop 2007
4. Upcoming Meetings
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL ASUM MEMBERS
Members will be aware that ASUM is hosting the 2009 WFUMB (World Federation of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology) World Congress in Sydney from August 30 to September 2 2009. The WFS (World Federation of Songraphers) Congress will be held in conjunction.
Organisation is well under way with the Congress Convenor, Dr Stan Barnett and Scientific Convenor, Associate Professor Roger Davies.
The WFUMB World Congress is held every three years and generally attracts up to 5000 registrants. The Ultrasound Community of Australia and New Zealand is privileged to have the premier world ultrasound congress in its region.
ASUM is encouraging as many members as possible to participate in what will be a unique opportunity to be a part of ultrasound history in Australasia.
If you have an interest in participating in any of these (or other) components of the Congress, please email your details and suggestions to click here under the heading “WFUMB 2009 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST MEMBER PARTICIPATION”:
Scientific Program including;
- Broad Topics
- Names and contacts of potential local and overseas presenters
- Contributing Presentations
- Abstract Reviews
- Social and Cultural Program
- Sponsorship
- Trade Exhibition
- Hosting Overseas Speakers
Participation in the organization of WFUMB 2009 will be fully acknowledged by ASUM and in addition to the sense of personal achievement, will be a significant component of any ultrasound professional’s career profile. This Congress offers a unique opportunity for members to participate in their society and showcase their work, research and other skills to an international audience.
We strongly urge you to express interest in being an integral part of WFUMB 2009.
Dr Matthew Andrews Dr Stan Barnett Dr Caroline Hong
ASUM President WFUMB 09 Convenor ASUM CEO
EDITOR of
ASUM ULTRASOUND BULLETIN
A vacancy has arisen as a result of Associate Prof Roger Davies retiring from his term of 4 years as Editor of the ASUM Ultrasound Bulletin. This will allow him to devote more time to being the Scientific Convenor of the WFUMB 2009 World Congress. We thank Roger for his long excellent service in the past years to the ASUM Ultrasound Bulletin.
Members of ASUM are invited to express interest in this prestigious position of Editor of the ASUM Ultrasound Bulletin. Please send your details with CV to the ASUM CEO by Friday 8 December 2006 by clicking here
More information and a job description is available from Keith Henderson, Co-Editor of the ASUM Ultrasound Bulletin by clicking here
REGISTRATION FOR 2007 ASUM MULTIDISCIPLINARY WORKSHOP
We are accepting registrations now for the GOLD COAST ASUM 2007 Multidisciplinary Workshops!
Early bird specials end 12 January 2007.
- Registration brochures for the following are now available at http://www.asum.com.au/meetings.htm
- the 2007 ASUM Multidisciplinary Workshop 28 Feb -4 March 2007
- the ASUM Fetal Echocardiography Symposium, Annual O&G Ultrasound symposium 2-4 March 2007
- the 2007 DMU Preparation Courses 28 February to 4 March 2007
- the 2007 DDU Technical Seminars 28 February to 1 March 2007
- Nuchal Translucency Course 2 March 2007
- Certificate for Clinician Performed Ultrasound CCPU Course 2 March 2007
- Log in NOW for complete registration details on http://www.asum.com.au/meetings.htm
Book your accommodation NOW for great rates at the Conrad Jupiters to secure availability
For information about the Gold Coast see www.verygc.com.au
These workshops have proven to be very popular in previous years and fill up on first come first serve basis. Please register early to avoid disappointment.
You can register for:
- Two Days for the main workshops.
- Optional One Day registration
- Special discount rates apply for Two Days plus optional other One Day
- Special discount rates apply for DDU and DMU enrolled candidates
For all enquiries about your registration, please email to registration@icms.com.au
For general ASUM enquiries, please email to asum@asum.com.au
ASUM MEETINGS COMING UP SOON
- Update Skills * Networking * Professional Development
- 28 Feb – 4 March 2007 Multidisciplinary Workshop 2007 - Gold Coast Queensland
http://www.asum.com.au/open/meet.htm
- 19 - 22 July 2007 - ASUM NZ branch and RANZCR NZ Branch Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2007 Wellington NZ http://www.asum.com.au/open/meet.htm
- 13 -17 Sept 2007 - ASUM Annual Scientific Meeting 2007 – Cairns Australia http://www.asum.com.au/open/meet.htm
- 30 August to 3 September 2009 WFUMB 2009 Sydney World Congress to be hosted by ASUM.- Sydney Australia http://www.wfumb2009.com
ASUM NEWSLETTER 10 NOVEMBER 2006
Registration Brochure for 2007 ASUM Multidisciplinary Workshop
We are accepting registrations now for the GOLD COAST ASUM 2007 Multidisciplinary Workshops!Early bird specials end 12 January 2007.
Registration brochures for the following are now available at http://www.asum.com.au/meetings.htm
the 2007 ASUM Multidisciplinary Workshop 28 Feb -4 March 2007
the ASUM Fetal Echocardiography Symposium, Annual O&G Ultrasound symposium 2-4 March 2007
the 2007 DMU Preparation Courses 28 February to 4 March 2007
the 2007 DDU Technical Seminars 28 February to 1 March 2007
Nuchal Translucency Course 2 March 2007
Certificate for Clinician Performed Ultrasound CCPU Course 2 March 2007
Log in NOW for complete registration details on http://www.asum.com.au/meetings.htm
Book your accommodation NOW for great rates at the Conrad Jupiters to secure availability
For information about the Gold Coast see www.verygc.com.au
These workshops have proven to be very popular in previous years and fill up on first come first serve basis. Please register early to avoid disappointment.
You can register for:
Two Days for the main workshops
Optional One Day registration
Special discount rates apply for Two Days plus optional other One Day
Special discount rates apply for DDU and DMU enrolled candidates
For all enquiries about your registration, please email to registration@icms.com.au
For general ASUM enquiries, please email to asum@asum.com.au
ASUM Meetings Coming Up Soon
Update Skills * Networking * Professional Development
· 28 Feb – 4 March 2007 Multidisciplinary Workshop 2007 - Gold Coast Queensland http://www.asum.com.au/open/meet.htm
· 19 - 22 July 2007 - ASUM NZ branch and RANZCR NZ Branch Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2007 - Wellington NZ http://www.asum.com.au/open/meet.htm
· 13 -17 Sept 2007 - ASUM Annual Scientific Meeting 2007 – Cairns Australia http://www.asum.com.au/open/meet.htm
· 30 August to 3 September 2009 WFUMB 2009 Sydney World Congress to be hosted by ASUM.- Sydney Australia http://www.wfumb2009.com
For a full listing of meetings please see the ASUM Website Calendar @ http://www.asum.com.au/open/calendar.htm
ASA / ASUM VICTORIAN BRANCH
Case Study Evening - 14th November 2006
All ASUM members are invited to the annual combined ASA / ASUM Victorian branch case study evening.To be held on the 14th November 2006 at the Aikenhead Theatre at St Vincent's Hospital - please note change of venue.
Refreshments from 6:30 pm with the meeting beginning at 7:00 pm.
Please follow the link for more information:
http://www.asum.com.au/open/tmp/VIC141106.pdf
Monica Pahuja
Chair of ASUM Victorian Branch
ASUM WA Branch Educational Meeting 30 NOVEMBER 2006
"Abdominal and Lung FAST scanning - Foolish Fad or New Standard of Care?"
By Dr Adrian Goudie
Radiology Tutorial Room, Royal Perth Hospital
Refreshments from 5.30pm with the presentation to commence at 6pm.
The future role of education will also be discussed following Dr Goudie's presentation.
Enquiries to Michelle Pedretti on
08 9080 5644 or pedrets@westnet.com.au
ASUM NEWSLETTER 18 OCTOBER 2006
*Vision College seeks an Academic Sonographer from one to three months attachment
*Doctor from China requests a placement for a period of 3 to 6 months
*A New Book on Early Pregnancy Care by Dr George Condous
*Guilia Franco Teaching Fellowship 2006
*ASUM Meetings Coming Up Soon
ASUM seeks member volunteer for DMU (Asia) Academic Sonographer from one to three months attachment at Vision College
Vision College invites suitable candidates to take up the Academic Sonographer position in Malaysia.
Note that 2007 is Visit Malaysia Year and there are many activities in store for the interested candidate.
Academic Sonographer ASUM volunteer work from One Month to Three Months Attachment
· Possesses DMU (General) from ASUM or an equivalent qualification
· Supervise clinical training on DMU (Asia) students. Working in a team with several DMU (Asia) Sonographers
· Lecturing on DMU (General) topics
· Conduct assessments including Problem-based learning, Weekly Assessments, Assignments, etc
· All materials have been prepared including lectures, PBLs, Weekly Assessments, Assignments and other assessments with answer sheet
· RM5,000 per month as living allowance ($1AUD approximately Ringgit Malaysia RM 2.8)
· Return flight from Australia/New Zealand
· Accommodation with transportation during attachment
· A host of social activities and getting to know Malaysia, Truly Asia initiatives. This can involve visiting some historic places and meeting up with various segment of the medical fraternity
· Expressions of interest by email will be accepted only by sending your CV and specification of when you will be available by emailing the ASUM CEO. A list of interested eligible ASUM sonographer members will be collected at the ASUM office for consideration for future DMU (Asia) volunteer work. Please forward your emails to click here
Doctor (self funded) from China requests clinical research placement for a period of 3 to 6 monthsDoctor from China requests a placement for a period of 3 to 6 months beginning March or April 2007 to learn about differential diagnosis and interventional therapy of tumours in superficial organs, especially in the breast lesion. Dr Tan Xuyan is working as the chief doctor of ultrasound, director of the ultrasound department in Jiangsu Tumour Hospital in the city of Nanjing, People’s Republic of China in the areas of tumour diagnosis and therapy, as well as contrast enhanced sonography. Please contact directly to tanxuyan2005@163.com. She has her own funding for travel, accommodation and daily expenses.
New Book on Early Pregnancy Care by Dr George Condous and Tom Bourne
Handbook of Early Pregnancy Care by George Condous and Tom Bourne. A book review will soon be published in the ASUM Ultrasound Bulletin. The book is also available from Palgrave McMillan, Email: customer.service@macmillan.com.au, Telephone: 1300 135 113
Attendees to all ASUM Teaching Clinics and Educational Meetings are eligible for continuing education credits. Certificates of Attendance will be issued.
Update Skills * Networking * Professional Development
· 28 Feb – 4 March 2007 Multidisciplinary Workshop 2007 - Gold Coast Queensland http://www.asum.com.au/open/meet.htm
· 19 - 22 July 2007 - ASUM NZ branch and RANZCR NZ Branch Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2007 - Wellington NZ http://www.asum.com.au/open/meet.htm
· 13 -17 Sept 2007 - ASUM Annual Scientific Meeting 2007 – Cairns Australia http://www.asum.com.au/open/meet.htm
· 30 August to 3 September 2009 WFUMB 2009 Sydney World Congress to be hosted by ASUM.- Sydney Australia http://www.wfumb2009.com
For a full listing of meetings please see the ASUM Website Calendar @ http://www.asum.com.au/open/calendar.htm
GIULIA FRANCO TEACHING FELLOWSHIP 2006
Sponsored by ToshibaMSK ULTRASOUND MEETING - SATURDAY 4 NOVEMBER 2006
Teaching Fellow Mr Stephen BirdOther speakers in Sydney will be Dr Cheryl Baldwick and Dr Chris Jones
ST VINCENT’S HOSPITAL, THEATRE ROOM – DARLINGHURST, SYDNEY, Lectures 8.30am – 11.30am, Scanning 11.30-12.30pm
Please follow the link for a program of the Meeting:
http://www.asum.com.au/open/tmp/GF_4Nov06.pdf
Please direct enquiries to the Administration Assistant at the ASUM office on 02 9958 6200 or email admin@asum.com.au to book your place.
Stephen will be visiting Perth in February 2007 for teaching clinics and educational meetings.
Attendees to all ASUM Teaching Clinics and Educational Meetings are eligible for continuing education credits. Certificates of Attendance will be issued.
CANCELLED
ASUM Victorian Branch Meeting, Combined Meeting with RANZCR
We regret to inform you that the ASUM Victorian Branch Meeting scheduled for Wednesday 18 October 2006 has been cancelled as Dr Baldey is now unable to do the presentation.
Monica Pahuja
Chair, ASUM Victorian BranchASUM NEWSLETTER 22 SEPTEMBER 2006
ASUM 2006 Melbourne Meeting attracted more than 600 people under international spotlight
ASUM congratulations recipients of the following awards which were announced:
UI UL - Prof David Elwood
Caduceus 2006 - Mary Langdale
BMUS Presidential Exchange 2006 - Dr Grant Baxter
Chris Kohlenberg Teaching Fellowship 2006 sponsored by GE – David Fauchon and Dr Meiri Robertson
Giulia Franco Teaching Fellowship 2006 sponsored by Toshiba – Stephen Bird
Beresford Buttery Overseas Fellowship 2006 sponsored by GE – A/Prof Albert Lam
2006 Best Sonographer’s Research Presentation Award $2000 sponsored by Philips – Stephen Bird
2006 Best Research Presentation Award $1500 sponsored by Siemens – Rebecca Charmess
2006 Anthony Tynan Award for Best Clinical Presentation $1000 sponsored by Siemens – Peter Coombs and Dr Boon Kian Yeu
2006 ASUM Poster Award Value approximately $1500, Free registration to the next ASUM meeting and $500 expense - Benjamin Micallef
Life Members – Dr Bev Barraclough and Dr Susie Woodward
Honorary Fellow – Sue Davies
Honorary Members – Dr Christian Nolsoe and Dr YuXin Jiang
During this meeting, Dr David Rogers completed his two year term as President and Dr Matthew Andrews commenced his Presidential duties for 2006 to 2008ASUM NEWSLETTER 4 AUGUST 2006
ON-LINE REGISTRATION PRIZE WINNERCongratulations to Mrs Sue Davies of Queensland who won our prize of 50% discount off the registration fee to any ASUM meeting in Australia or New Zealand in this subscription year and a bottle of wine for paying on-line before 1 July 2006. ENJOY
GIULIA FRANCO TEACHING FELLOWSHIP
Sponsored by Toshiba
Teaching Fellow Mr Stephen BirdMSK ULTRASOUND MEETING
ST VINCENT’S HOSPITAL – DARLINGHURST, SYDNEY
SATURDAY 4 NOVEMBER 2006
ALL WELCOME – Please direct enquiries to Helen Cuneo at the ASUM office on 02 9958 6200 or send your emails by clicking here book your place.
Attendees to all ASUM Teaching Clinics and Educational Meetings are eligible for continuing education credits. Certificates of Attendance will be issued.Mr Stephen Bird has been appointed Teaching Fellow for Sydney and Perth. Stephen will be visiting Sydney on Saturday 4 November for an Educational Meeting hosted by Robyn Tantau at St Vincent’s Hospital in Darlinghurst. All enquiries must be directed to the ASUM office; St Vincent’s Hospital is unable to take enquiries concerning this meeting. Stephen will be visiting Perth in February 2007 for a Teaching Clinic and Educational Meeting.
Stephen works with a diverse case mix, but enjoys a special interest in musculoskeletal ultrasound. He has been a speaker at many national conferences and recently received a bronze award at the 2006 Seoul WFUMB Congress for his work on ultrasound imaging of the biceps brachii insertion. He is currently employed as the Charge Sonographer at Benson Radiology in Adelaide. Stephen began sonography in 1990, holds a General and a Vascular DMU and a Master of Medical Sonography from the University of South Australia. He is currently a member of the ASUM Federal Council and Chairman of the ASUM DMU Board of Examiners. Previously he has been Chairman of the ASAR, an ASA Federal Council member and recipient of the 2002 ASA Sonographer Achievement Award
BERESFORD BUTTERY TEACHING FELLOWSHIP
Sponsored by GE Healthcare
Teaching Fellow Associate Professor Albert LamAssociate Professor Albert Lam has been appointed Teaching Fellow for 2006 to New Zealand. Albert will be visiting Auckland and Dunedin for Teaching Clinics and Educational Meetings in November 2006.
After qualifying as a Radiologist, Albert sub-specialised in paediatric radiology and trained in ultrasound with Drs Gary Gates, Fred Sample and George Leopold in California in the mid 1970s. He returned to Australia to establish the first paediatric ultrasound unit in NSW in 1979. He has remained as the head of this pioneering ultrasound unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children ever since.
Albert was appointed Clinical Associate Professor in both the Departments of Paediatrics and Radiology at the University of Sydney in 1994 and is also concurrently the Deputy Head of Radiology at the University.
Albert joined ASUM as a member in 1979 and was elected Honorary Fellow in 2004. He continues to work closely with ASUM and served as ASUM’s NSW Branch Chairman from 1991 to 1994, as well as being the DDU Examiner for paediatric. He convenes and lectures at numerous education seminars and scientific meetings organised by ASUM and was the inaugural presenter of the UI/UL Plenary Lecture at the ASUM Gold Coast Meeting in 2002. Albert has been an invited lecturer at no less than 32 international meetings and 29 Australasian meetings.
Please contact click here for more information. Details of the Educational Meetings and Teaching Clinics will be in the next ASUM Newsletter
KATHRYN BUSCH WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
Congratulations to ASUM member Kathryn Busch from Camperdown Vascular Laboratory who won the 2006 Dr D. E. Strandness Research Award at the Society for Vascular Ultrasound Meeting, Philadelphia USA in June 2006. Kathryn’s presentation was on High resolution duplex ultrasound imaging proves a high incidence of arterial neovascularisation.
This is the most prestigious research award of that society and recognised hers as the best scientific paper at the meeting.
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT HEALTH ADVISORYMEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE (MSAC) ADVISORY PANEL REGISTER OF EXPERTS; seeking interested persons - follow the link for more information http://www.asum.com.au/open/Notice_DeptHealth&Ageing.pdf
DENMARK SCHOLAR SEEKS MSK ULTRASOUND PLACEMENT IN AUSTRALIACADUCEUS scholarship recipient from Denmark seeks placement in MSK ultrasound training in Sydney or Melbourne for approximately 6-8 weeks from mid November 2006.
The recipient is on his way to becoming an Orthopaedic Sports Surgeon. He is currently writing his PhD under the guidance of Dr. Soren Torp-Pedersen on the diagnosis and treatment of Achilles tendinopathies. He uses ultrasound several hours a day mainly for diagnosing tendon injuries. He is also the Doctor of the largest soccer club in Demark (F.C. Copenhagen).
The candidate has his own funding from the Danish Society of Diagnostic Ultrasound (DSDU). Please direct enquires to Click here
CADUCEUS is the official exchange program between ASUM and DSDU.
Anyone doing research or has musculoskeletal demographic data being done in Australia or have resources relating to this, please contact the ASUM office click here
Update Skills * Networking * Professional Development
- ASUM 2006 Annual Scientific Meeting - Melbourne 14-17 September 2006
http://www.icms.com.au/asum2006
Multidisciplinary Workshop - Gold Coast Queensland 28 Feb– 4 March 2007 http://www.asum.com.au/open/meet.htm
- WFUMB 2009 Sydney World Congress to be hosted by ASUM
30 August to 3 September 2009 http://www.wfumb2009.com
For a full listing of meetings please see the ASUM Website Calendar @ http://www.asum.com.au/open/calendar.htm
ASUM – WA BRANCH EDUCATION MEETING
Wednesday 16 August 2006 – 5.30 - for 6pm
PMH Radiology (Level 5) – Seminar Room – Subiaco
THE ROLE OF TRANSPERINEAL ULTRASOUND IN PLACENTAL LOCALISATION –
Presented by: Alison StockEnquiries to: Felicity (9400 9860) or Christina (9340 8236)
Please follow the link to download a flyer
http://www.asum.com.au/open/meet_WABranchMeet16Aug.pdf
Return to Top
ASUM/RANZCR VICTORIAN BRANCH COMBINED MEETING
MEDICO-LEGAL/RISK MANAGEMENT ISSUES WITH A FOCUS ON RADIOLOGY
Speaker: Dr Jonathan Burdon (President, MDAV)
Thursday 20 July 2006, Ella Latham Theatre, Royal Children’s Hospital, Parkville 6.30pm – refreshments for 7.00pm Meeting
All enquiries: Dr Julie Shaw rural@ranzcr.edu.au
Return to Top
A S U M M E M B E R S H I P R E N E W A L S
REMEMBER EARLYBIRD PRICES END 30 JUNE 2006
Medical/Scientific/Sonographer members |
|
Associate members |
$231.00 |
Trainee members |
$231.00 |
Retired members |
$99.00 |
Corporate members |
$1100.00 |
Corresponding (Overseas) Ordinary members* |
$185.00 |
Corresponding (Overseas) Associate members* |
$140.00 |
Clinical Affiliate members (CCPU) |
$110.00 |
*Corresponding membership is available to people living outside Australia and New Zealand
RENEW ON LINE
Just a reminder to all our valued members, as at the end of this financial year, 30 June 2006, current membership with ASUM will lapse. Renewal notices have already been sent out to all members. If you have not received one please contact the ASUM office. Online renewal is now available.WIN A PRIZE
Pay on-line at website www.asum.com.au by 30 June 2006 to enter a draw to win a prize, 50% discount off the registration fee to any ASUM meeting in Australia or New Zealand in this subscription year and a bottle of wine.ASUM NZ BRANCH 2006 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 7 JULY FOR THE SUBMISSION OF POSTERS
THERE WILL BE A $300 PRIZE FOR THE BEST POSTER
(The same applies to the Best Student Paper)Please send your submissions to:
Rowena.Tyman@hawkesbaydhb.govt.nzPlease follow the link for an updated program
http://www.asum.com.au/open/meet_Napier02.pdfASUM 36TH ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING
SOMETHING NEW FOR 2006 - PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION
A Photographic Competition has been organised by ASUM and the 2006 Local Organising Committee. Individuals are invited to submit up to 3 photographs for each of the 2 prize categories.1. General Interest Photograph
The 2006 Local Organising Committee is looking for all budding photographers to send in their favourite photographic work. This might be an artistic photo, a holiday snap or portraits of people. There are no specific themes for this category.2. Historical Photograph Ultrasound
Prizes will be awarded to the best historical photograph of ultrasound under the following 3 categories:
1. Interest
2. Technology
3. OccasionFor more information contact the Meeting Office at asum2006@icms.com.au
Thank you to our BIG FOUR GOLD SPONSORS of the ASUM 2006 Annual Scientific Meeting, GE Healthcare, TOSHIBA, Philips and Siemens. Look out for information in the next Bulletin on why you should visit their booths at the meeting.
CADUCEUS LAUNCHED IN COPENHAGEN
CADUCEUS – “Collaborative Australasian Danish Undertaking for Continuing Excellence in UltraSound “ was formally launched in Copenhagen on 14 June 2006 at the Herlev Hospital at the Prof Hans Henrik Holm Honorary Session of the 9th International Congress on Interventional Ultrasound, under the patronage of HRH The Crown Princess Mary of Denmark. Dr Christian Nolsoe, President of the Danish Society for Diagnostic Ultrasound and the Scientific Convenor of ICIUS also presented the CADUCEUS prize of 50,000 Kr to Prof Holm.
More information will be announced in the ASUM Ultrasound Bulletin about the ASUM CADUCEUS scholarship which will be made available to partially fund a short stay of 2-4 weeks in Denmark for ultrasound training and work experience.
ASUM acknowledges and is grateful for the support of GE Healthcare, Toshiba and Terason for sponsoring the cocktail launch of WFUMB 2009 Sydney World Congress held on 30 May 2006 at the Coex Intercontinental Hotel in Seoul. It was a happy event celebrated with the WFUMB VIPs, Presidents of societies and special international guests.
Expressions of interest for sponsorship are already coming in for the WFUMB 2009 Sydney World Congress which will be held in Sydney from 30 August to 3 September 2009. Please email your enquiries to info@wfumb2009.com. You are also welcome to visit the website www.wfumb2009.com for regular updates about the congress.
ASUM MEETINGS COMING UP SOON
Update Skills * Networking * Professional Development
- Chris Kohlenberg Teaching Fellowship – Sponsored by GE Healthcare O & G Educational Meeting with Dr Meiri Robertson - Saturday 1 July 2006, 9am – 12.30pm Wollongong Hospital Auditorium, Level 8 Wollongong Hospital, Crown Street, Wollongong. Contact: Tim Alchin – Tim.Alchin@wlpradiology.com.au
- ASUM New Zealand Branch Annual Meeting Napier 14-16 July 2006 (student workshop with Martin Necas 13 July 2006). http://www.asum.com.au/open/meet_Napier02.pdf
- ASUM 2006 Annual Scientific Meeting Melbourne 14-17 September 2006 http://www.icms.com.au/asum2006
WFUMB 2009 Sydney World Congress to be hosted by ASUM
30 August to 3 September 2009 http://www.wfumb2009.com
For a full listing of meetings please see the ASUM Website Calendar. http://www.asum.com.au/open/calendar.htm
Return to Top