International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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| Abbreviation | ISUOG |
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| Formation | 1991 |
| Headquarters | 122 Freston Road, London W10 6TR, UK |
Membership | 9,000 members |
| Website | http://www.isuog.org/ |
The International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG, the Society for Women’s Imaging) is a professional membership association and charity registered in England and Wales. ISUOG represents and supports professionals working in its niche field across the world, currently including obstetricians, gynecologists, sonographers, radiographers, radiologists, midwives, maternal fetal medicine and other subspecialty medical professionals across 126 countries.[1]
Foundation
Founded in 1991 by Prof Stuart Campbell (President 1991-1998), the Society held its first annual World Congress in London in January 1991, which was attended by just over 1,000 delegates, its founding members.
Core activities
Journal
| Language | English |
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| Publication details | |
| Publisher |
Wiley on behalf of ISUOG |
| Frequency | monthly |
ISUOG publishes its monthly peer-reviewed journal, Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology (UOG),[2] also known as ‘The White Journal’ on account of the recognisable white cover. UOG has an impact factor of 3.14 and is one of the most widely read scientific journals in its niche field, available both in print and online. Regular features include original articles, case reports, opinion articles and systematic reviews. Each month at least one article is selected to be free access and Journal Club slides are produced on a paper of high clinical impact.
World Congress
ISUOG hosts an annual World Congress to facilitate the communication and dissemination of the latest research findings and discussion around current clinical management issues, and to encourage research collaboration. The most recent Congress; the 24th World Congress, held in Barcelona in September 2014 attracted more than 2800 attendees from across 94 countries.
List of the future and past ISUOG World Congresses[3][4]
| Congress | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 25th | 11-14 Oct 2015 | Montreal, Canada |
| 24th | 14-17 Sep 2014 | Barcelona, Spain |
| 23rd | 6-9 Oct 2013 | Sydney, Australia |
| 22nd | 9-12 Sep 2012 | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| 21st | 18-22 Sep 2011 | Los Angeles, USA |
| 20th | 10-14 Oct 2010 | Prague, Czech Republic |
| 19th | 13-17 Sep 2009 | Hamburg, Germany |
| 18th | 24-28 Aug 2008 | Florence, Italy |
| 17th | 7-11 Oct 2007 | Chicago, USA |
| 16th | 3-7 Sep 2006 | London, England |
| 15th | 25-29 Sep 2005 | Vancouver, Canada |
| 14th | 31 Aug to 4 Sep 2004 | Stockholm, Sweden |
| 13th | 31 Aug to 4 Sep 2003 | Paris, France |
| 12th | 2-7 Nov 2002 | New York, USA |
| 11th | 23-27 Oct 2001 | Melbourne, Australia |
| 10th | 4-7 Oct 2000 | Zagreb, Croatia |
| 9th | 14-18 Nov 1999 | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 8th | 1-5 Nov 1998 | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| 7th | 26-30 Oct 1997 | Washington, USA |
| 6th | 27-31 Oct 1996 | Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| 5th | 25-29 Nov 1995 | Kyoto, Japan |
| 4th | 19-22 Oct 1994 | Budapest, Hungary |
| 3rd | 25-28 Oct 1993 | Las Vegas, USA |
| 2nd | 28 Jul to 3 Jul 1992 | Bonn, Germany |
| 1st | 6-10 Jan 1991 | London, England |
Education
ISUOG provides educational opportunities to its members, including its Intensive Education Course program and extensive online education resources. ISUOG also provides support for groups and regions with lesser resources, through its free Trainee membership program and via membership inclusion for international education courses approved by ISUOG (ISUOG Approved courses).
Outreach
ISUOG’s first Outreach program was developed with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO) and funding from the National Center for Fetal Medicine (NCFM, Norway), and Norwegian government. The first Outreach course took place in Manila, the Philippines, in 1996. Outreach is committed to improving maternal healthcare services in underserved regions of the world by:
- Promoting and providing high-quality education in ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
- Improving the availability of ultrasound
- Increasing the potential to diagnose life-threatening obstetric complications and gynecological conditions
- “Training trainers”
Since its foundation, ISUOG Outreach has trained more than 130 professionals in countries including Mongolia, Ghana, Somaliland, Haiti and South Africa, as well as resourcing projects to help Australia’s aboriginal communities and refugee communities in Syria and Lebanon.
Membership and Governance
ISUOG’s international membership, including its Board of twenty Trustees, Editorial Board and Committee members, collaborate to develop education and training programs, and disseminate scientific research in support of the Society’s mission to improve maternal health. The Trustees of the charity (also Directors of the company) are responsible for the financial and strategic direction of the Society. ISUOG has more than 9000 registered members in 126 countries, including a group of 16 Ambassadors and more than 80 Advisory members who have been appointed to provide feedback on new activities and to ensure more representation of ISUOG’s international membership in Society decisions. ISUOG employs a team of 12 full or part-time staff, who are based at the Secretariat offices in Freston Road, West London.
Mission and Objectives
ISUOG works with a mission to improve the health of women and their families through the broadest dissemination of the highest quality education and scientific information. The Society’s long-term vision is for every woman in the world to have access to ultrasound, every scan provider to be competent and where the diagnosis of obstetric and gynecological conditions is effective so that women’s healthcare outcomes improve.