ASUM - Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine

04/09/2025

🫁 Master Lung Ultrasound Before ASUM25 🫁
Kickstart your ASUM25 experience in Wellington with our Pre-Conference Workshop: Lung Ultrasound for All - a half-day program designed to sharpen your technical skills and boost clinical confidence.
Led by expert faculty Dr Sierra Beck, Dr Jacques Loubser, and Rex de Ryke, this interactive workshop blends expert-led teaching + hands-on scanning to help you:
✅ Optimise lung ultrasound images with confidence
✅ Recognise normal anatomy vs. artefacts across pleura, lungs, and diaphragm
✅ Identify key pathologies: pleural effusions, pneumothorax, pulmonary oedema, fibrosis, consolidation
✅ Apply diaphragmatic assessment (excursion + thickening) to clinical practice
🔑 This workshop also contributes to CCPU training requirements and is recognised for CPD points.
⚠️ Limited places - register early to avoid missing out!
👉 https://members.asum.com.au/asum/eventlist

03/09/2025

We’re thrilled to see Dr Ruth Reeve’s work featured in RAD Magazine! Ruth continues to make waves in ultrasound research and education, and we’re proud to have her as one of our keynote speakers at ASUM25. 🌏

Join us this October to hear Ruth and other leading voices in ultrasound.

👉 Register now: https://www.asum.com.au/asum-2025-conference/

03/09/2025

Announcing our Silver Sponsors for ASUM25

Samsung and ParagonCare join us in Wellington as Silver Sponsors of ASUM25, 10–12 October.

The Echoes in Motion: Targeted MSK Ultrasound Techniques Workshop on Friday 10 October in the General Stream is brought to you by Samsung Paragon. This workshop will feature a live scanning demonstration using the Samsung R20 System, led by Daniel Walkley and Sumi Shrestha-Taylor.

https://tcc.eventsair.com/asum-2025/

02/09/2025

AI in ultrasound is here! but it's a powerful assistant, not a replacement.
From real‑time image guidance and automated reporting to improved disease detection, AI is transforming how ultrasound is performed, interpreted, and taught. With smarter tools, we can elevate patient care and empower practitioners.
🤖 → Scan with more confidence.

Source: Li Yan et al. (2025), Progress in the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Ultrasound‑Assisted Medical Diagnosis, Bioengineering, Vol 12 Issue 3, Article 288.

01/09/2025

📢 Free WFUMB-ASUM Webinar - 25 Sept
Learn ultrasound-guided nerve block techniques with Dr Luke Nottingham, moderated by Dr Nathan Peters and earn CPD points.

World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (WFUMB)

✅ Sciatic (popliteal)
✅ Adductor Canal
✅ Femoral
✅ Fascia Iliaca
🕖 7–8pm AEST | 💻 Online | Open Access
🔗 Register now: https://members.asum.com.au/asum/eventlist

29/08/2025

🌍 Global Faculty Spotlight
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr Peter Weimersheimer 🇺🇸 to ASUM25 in New Zealand!

Dr Weimersheimer is Vice President of Clinical Implementation & Education at Butterfly Network, Inc and is committed to transforming healthcare, especially in resource-limited settings, through handheld digital ultrasound and Compass AI. He focuses on developing sustainable POCUS programs, curriculum design, and hands-on training.

He is Professor Emeritus of Emergency Medicine at the Larner College of Medicine (University of Vermont) and was the founder and Director of the University of Vermont Emergency Ultrasound Program. Over 30 years of clinical and POCUS experience, he has integrated POCUS across multiple medical centres, developed POCUS governance and led education programs across clinical teams.

In addition to hearing from Dr Weimersheimer the breakfast session will include first hand insight and experience from Dr Felicity Park and Dr Nitik Ram on the impacts of ASUM Outreach and teaching support in Fiji.

Don’t miss the chance to hear Dr Weimersheimer, Dr Felicity Park and Dr Nitik Ram in person at the ASUM Outreach Wellness Breakfast, proudly sponsored by Big Green Surgical.

⚡ Places are strictly limited - secure your spot now!
👉 Register here: https://tcc.eventsair.com/asum-2025/registration

28/08/2025

Ultrasound is at the heart of modern healthcare.
At ASUM25, medical and allied health professional members will earn up to 20.5 CPD points while exploring innovations in clinical ultrasound across diverse specialties. Gain practical insights, access world-leading expertise, and return to your workplace with tools to improve patient care. Expand your professional network and be part of shaping the future of ultrasound in medicine.
https://tcc.eventsair.com/asum-2025/registration

28/08/2025

Register for our partnering event with the World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (WFUMB) via the link below 👇

ASUM/WFUMB Student Webinar Series 2025
WEBINAR 6: Hepatocellular Carcinoma and US
28th August 2025 ~ 7pm AEST

Register here > https://members.asum.com.au/asum/ASUM/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=250410WFUM&WebsiteKey=0d881546-3df7-4ec2-ad4e-d666a42d40c9

27/08/2025

Enhance your diagnostic expertise.
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists
RANZCR members will receive up to 16.5 CPD points at ASUM25 while accessing a program dedicated to the latest in diagnostic ultrasound. Stay ahead of technological advances, learn new approaches to imaging, and engage with international experts driving innovation in radiology. Strengthen your professional practice and connect with peers committed to advancing imaging excellence.
https://tcc.eventsair.com/asum-2025/registration

26/08/2025

Take a look at World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (WFUMB) case of the month - share your thoughts on this case in the comments!

25/08/2025

Elevate your emergency care practice.
Australasian College for Emergency Medicine members, attending delivers up to 20 CPD points and the chance to deepen your expertise in point-of-care ultrasound. Learn from leaders in emergency medicine, refine rapid diagnostic techniques, and exchange best practices with peers who understand the challenges of acute care. The knowledge and connections you gain here will translate directly to better outcomes in the ED.

24/08/2025

Stay at the forefront of women’s health.
Royal Aust & NZ College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists RANZCOG members can secure up to 20.5 CPD points at ASUM25, where leading voices in obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound come together. Explore emerging evidence, share clinical insights, and refine your skills in maternal and fetal imaging. This is your opportunity to strengthen both knowledge and networks in an environment dedicated to advancing women’s health outcomes.