AMISIG ULTRASOUND SATELLITE WORKSHOP

Friday 15th May 2026 | 8.30 am - 5.30 pm

This Ultrasound Workshop is for ARA members and is designed as a refresher course. The workshop will include case-based scenario scanning on musculoskeletal ultrasound for the Rheumatologist, talks on ultrasound evaluation of salivary glands and vasculitis/temporal arteritis and tips on vascular scanning techniques and scoring. 

Spaces are limited to 30 people so book early to secure your spot!

Cost includes morning and afternoon tea and lunch.

Venue: Gold Coast Convention + Exhibition Centre

Fees:

Early Bird $150 - Prior to 31 March 2026

Standard $175 - After 1 April 2026

Please note that if you're registering for the main ARA ASM, you can add this workshop to your registration during the online registration process.

WORKSHOP REGISTRATION
AMISIG Ultrasound Workshop Program

Guest Speaker

Stephen Bird

Stephen is a general sonographer with 30 years of clinical experience. He holds a General and a Vascular Diploma of Medical Ultrasound (DMU) and a Masters of Medical Sonography from the University of South Australia.

He has a strong commitment to advancing the best practice of ultrasound around the world and he has been a member of the:

  • Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (ASUM) Federal Council

  • Australian Sonographers Association (ASA) Federal Council

He has been the chairman of:

  • The Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR)

  • The Diploma of Medical Ultrasound (DMU) Board of Examiners.

In 2002 Stephen received the Australian Sonographers Association (ASA) Pru Pratten Memorial Sonographer Achievement Award. In 2008 he was made an Honorary Fellow of the Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (ASUM). In 2022 he was made a Life Member of the Australian Sonographers Association (ASA).

WORKSHOP REGISTRATION
AMISIG Ultrasound Workshop Program