A complete list of membership benefits can be found by viewing the general benefits; however, the opportunities and options listed below may be of particular interest to physicians.

CME credits | Because many physicians need AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits for relicensure, accreditation, certification, etc, the AIUM offers a variety of opportunities in different formats for physicians to earn these needed credits.

Annual Convention | The AIUM's annual clinical meeting is the perfect opportunity to "earn and learn." A myriad of opportunities for all ultrasound interests are offered, from intimate Meet-the-Professor sessions, to hands-on programs, to categorical courses by the world's top ultrasound professionals, to snapshots of the latest research, to chances to match wits with your colleagues through Just Images, Film Panels, and Case-of-the-Day events. And, AIUM members save hundreds off nonmember registration fees!

Regional Courses | The AIUM offers a variety of intense weekend workshops throughout the country that focus on individual ultrasound topics in depth. These programs are led by the people you know and trust, and will help ensure that your skills are always up-to-date. In addition to earning the credits you need, members save significantly on all registration fees.

CME Tests | If you don't have the time to travel, you can still earn up to 28 AMA PRA category 1 credits simply by taking the 2 or 3 self-study tests offered each month in the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine (JUM). Mail your tests in, or take them online for instant feedback. Physician members pay only $15 per credit.

Videos/CD-ROMs | Don't like to travel, but still want to learn from the best while earning your needed CME credits? Then the AIUM's videos and CD-ROMs are perfect. Taped live during the AIUM's regional courses and at the annual convention, these programs allow physicians to learn at their own pace in their own time. Members save 50 percent off the cost of these programs, and up to 5 individuals can earn CME credits at no extra charge, so they're great for sharing with colleagues or teaching your sonographers.

AMA House of Delegates representation | To ensure that your professional interests as a physician and ultrasound professional are represented, the AIUM has representation of the American Medical Association's House of Delegates.

Clinical Standards Committee (CSC) | This committee develops practice standards for all ultrasound areas. These standards are recognized nationwide and are used by professionals in the medical and legal fields. Many standards are now developed in conjunction with relevant societies, such as the American College of Radiology and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, to broaden their acceptance. Regional Course Committee and Annual Convention Committee - These 2 committees develop programs to meet the scientific, educational, and professional needs of AIUM members.

Patient Resource Committee | This committee is charged with creating appropriate patient brochures, official statements dealing with patient issues, and other resources for patient education.

Professional Interest Sections | AIUM members may choose to be a part of any or all of the 12 professional-interest sections, but there are 9 that are of particular interest to physicians, including cardio/vascular, emergency, fetal echocardiography, general and abdominal, musculoskeletal, obstetrics/gynecology, ophthalmologic, and pediatric ultrasound. Section participants contribute technical advice, determine program content, and identify speakers and moderators for the annual convention. All physicians are urged to attend the section meetings held in conjunction with the annual AIUM annual convention.

Listservs | A variety of listservs are available for physicians to discuss both clinical and practice issues.

Networking | A multitude of opportunities are available to network with other physicians and sonologists, as well as sonographers, scientists and engineers, and other ultrasound professionals.