Published: July 24, 2015

AAO-HNS, AIUM create accreditation pathway

For the past three years the AAO-HNS has been working closely with the American Institute for Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) to develop a mutual accreditation pathway in head and neck ultrasound. We are proud to announce that this pathway has been completed and is now available. This pathway illustrates the value and importance of continuing medical education.


imagingFor the past three years the AAO-HNS has been working closely with the American Institute for Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) to develop a mutual accreditation pathway in head and neck ultrasound. We are proud to announce that this pathway has been completed and is now available. This pathway illustrates the value and importance of continuing medical education.

Individuals who have completed and passed the American College of Surgeons’ (ACS) postgraduate course in head and neck ultrasound can now use that as one of the pathways to meet the “training guidelines for physicians who evaluate and interpret ultrasound examinations of the head and neck,” a necessary requirement for practices or institutions to begin the accreditation process through the AIUM. Ten case study submissions are required from each interpreting physician listed on the accreditation application.

A Review Board of otolaryngologists experienced in performing ultrasound and teaching at various ACS courses will assess the images as part of the application review process. Thyroid/parathyroid accreditation can be accomplished as part of the global head and neck project or as a focused interest in this clinical area alone. For more information on this opportunity or to begin your accreditation, visit www.aium.org/accreditation/accreditation.aspx.

The AIUM, the association for medical ultrasound, is a multidisciplinary medical association of more than 10,000 physicians, sonographers, scientists, students, and other healthcare providers. The AIUM is dedicated to advancing the safe and effective use of ultrasound in medicine through professional and public education, research, development of guidelines, and accreditation. For more information, visit www.aium.org.


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