Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine’s (ASUM) Purpose is to lead the practice of ultrasound in medicine by advancing the safe, effective, and innovative use of ultrasound technology through education, research, and professional standards.

ASUM’s governance structure is one of a public company, limited by guarantee and is governed by a Board of Directors which included elected Directors and Independent Directors as per the ASUM Constitution. The Board of Directors appoint a Chief Executive Officer to administer the organisation.

ASUM is supported by:

  • Education Committees
  • Education Course Development Working Groups
  • Examiners
  • Supervisors
  • Special Interest Working Groups
  • AJUM Editorial Board

If you are interested in applying for any of the above positions, please complete the ASUM Expressions of Interest (EoI)

Documents & Reports

Click here to view the ASUM Constitution

CLICK HERE to view our 2025 strategic direction.

ASUM Staff

Trish Manten (CEO)

Ana Canon (Education Coordinator)

Kam Cheng (Head of Education and CPD Events)

Melissa Cue (Conference and Events Officer)

Catherine Eloreine (Membership Officer)

Claryss Kuan (Digital Content Officer)

Christine Ryan (Standards of Practice and Advocacy Officer)

Jenny Sin (Finance Manager)

Jane Tieken (Education and CPD Events Coordinator)

Boards and Committees

Prof Gillian Whalley (Editor)

Dr Sierra Beck (AE Emergency Medicine)

Prof Ian Bennet (AE Breast and Thyroid)

Alison Deslandes (AE Social Media)

Lisa Hacket (AE MSK)

Dr Gayatri Jape (AE Neonatal)

Dr Mathew Leonardi (AE Gyneacology)

Dr Sandhir Prasad (AE Cardiology)

Debra Poletti (AE Obstetrics and Gyneacology)

Dr Daniel Rolnik (AE Obstetrics and Gynaecology)

Dr Peter Snelling (AE Pediatrics)

Dr Jacqui Williamson (AE Cardiology)

Dr Yang Yang (AE Intensive Care)

Dr James Rippey – Chair

Dr Jackie Chua (O&G Head of Speciality)

Dr Dieter Kohrs (Emergency Medicine Head of Speciality)

Dr Yang Yang  (Critical Care Head of Speciality)

Dr Kathryn Burgess (Member of DDU Committee – O&G)

Dion Van de Schoot (Physics Lead) 

Dr Darren Moisey (Chair)

Dr Linda Atkins

Dr Robert Browning

Dr Amanda Collins

Prof Ian Bennet

Joanne Douglas

Dr Hatem Elkady

A/Prof Fred Joshua

Dr George Ntoumenopoulos

Dr Sheryle Rogerson

Dr Simon Thibault