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The American Society of Echocardiography is an organization of professionals committed to excellence in cardiovascular ultrasound and its application to patient care through education,advocacy, research, innovation and service to our members and the public.We are the Heart and Circulation Ultrasound Specialists dedicated to improving our patients' health and quality of life. We use ultrasound to provide an exceptional view of the cardiovascular system to enhance patient care.

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November Learning Lab Course

Course is entitled, Computer Based Learning in Echocardiography: Incorporating New Technology into Contemporary Clinical Practice. Course dates are November 5-6, 2010 and registration is now open.

UnitedHealth Group Settlement

ASE members who are also members of ACC or AMA may wish to use MCAG, a professional service that is offering their members a special rate for assistance in submitting claims. If you wish to use this service, you must contact MCAG by September 21 at 800-355-0466. Let them know that you are an ACC or AMA member to receive the discount. More information is available.

Medicare/Medicaid HIT Incentives

CMS to hold calls to answer questions. More information is available on the CMS website.

Chinese Translation of guideline document now available

ASE's first translation of a guideline document was prepared by Dr. Feng Xie, University of Nebraska Medical Center and Dr. Xinfang  of Huazhong University of Science and Technology Tongji Medical College, and is available in the Guidelines page. Like all ASE guidelines, it is on open document and is not password protected. Coming next: Spanish translation of the chamber quantification guideline.

Sonographer student scholarships and travel grants

The deadline for all of ASE's 2011 sonographer student scholarships and travel grants is November 30, 2010.  Click here for more information.

Feigenbaum Lecturer nominations open

The ASE Nominations Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2011 Feigenbaum Lecturer, who will present during the 2011 ASE Scientific Sessions in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, in June. The deadline for nominations is October 15, 2010. Detailed criteria and a list of former recipients and their topics are available on the awards page.

Officer and Board nominations open until September 30

The ASE Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for a vice president to serve a 1 year term (in a 4-year ladder for the presidency); a secretary (2 year term); and five (5) directors to serve for a term of three (3) years.  In these positions, the directors shall have responsibility for supervision, control and direction of the affairs of the Society, its committees and publications. The term of office will begin in June of 2011. More information can be found here.

Need to hone your vascular skills?

As vascular ultrasound continues to grow in the cardiovascular community, ASE strives to be the primary resource for education, knowledge exchange and professional development in the field. The Vascular Imaging Symposium is a smaller, specialized educational opportunity for those who practice vascular medicine. The 2nd annual Vascular Imaging Symposium will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 9, 2010.

Registration is now open.

Prepare for the NBE exams with the popular ASCeXAM/ReASCE Review Course

Registration available! Register early to attend; this popular course sells out every year! 2010 ASCeXAM/ReASCE Review Course will be held at the Boston Marriott Copley Place in Boston, MA on September 19 - 21, 2010. The most comprehensive review to help you prepare for the NBE certification exams includes new illustrative case-based learning using an audience response system to mimic NBE's computer-based exam format.

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