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SDMS News Wave November 2012 1<br />
SDMS News Wave is published to <strong>in</strong>form<br />
SDMS members of meet<strong>in</strong>gs, events <strong>an</strong>d<br />
policies as well as trends <strong>an</strong>d issues <strong>in</strong><br />
the sonography profession. Comments,<br />
questions or concerns about the articles<br />
appear<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> SDMS News Wave, should be<br />
directed to newswave@sdms.org.<br />
<strong>Seek<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Sonographers</strong> <strong>with</strong> <strong>an</strong> <strong>Interest</strong> <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>Sonography</strong>-<strong>Related</strong> Orig<strong>in</strong>al Research<br />
<strong>Sonography</strong> Research Institute Created<br />
The SDMS Foundation is look<strong>in</strong>g for<br />
sonographers <strong>an</strong>d sonography educators who<br />
have <strong>an</strong> <strong>in</strong>terest <strong>in</strong> becom<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> the<br />
sonography research process, <strong>an</strong>d hav<strong>in</strong>g their<br />
work published <strong>in</strong> the Society’s Journal, Journal<br />
of Diagnostic Medical <strong>Sonography</strong> (JDMS). To<br />
accomplish this goal the SDMS Foundation has<br />
created the <strong>Sonography</strong> Research Institute (SRI).<br />
The SRI Program will provide personal<br />
mentorship, <strong>an</strong>d honorarium <strong>an</strong>d educational<br />
support to c<strong>an</strong>didates chosen to participate <strong>in</strong><br />
this two-year project which concludes <strong>with</strong> the<br />
publication of orig<strong>in</strong>al sonographic research<br />
work products <strong>in</strong> the JDMS.<br />
Each “Young Sonographer Investigator” will<br />
be matched <strong>with</strong> highly experienced, wellpublished,<br />
sonographer researchers who<br />
are lum<strong>in</strong>aries <strong>with</strong><strong>in</strong> the profession. Each<br />
young sonographer <strong>in</strong>vestigator will receive<br />
personalized <strong>in</strong>struction <strong>an</strong>d support to learn<br />
more about how to frame research questions,<br />
conduct orig<strong>in</strong>al research, determ<strong>in</strong>e what<br />
k<strong>in</strong>ds of research <strong>an</strong>d<br />
statistical tools could<br />
<strong>an</strong>d should be applied,<br />
successfully complete<br />
<strong>an</strong> Institutional<br />
Review Board (IRB)<br />
application, <strong>an</strong>d<br />
prepare research<br />
project results for<br />
publication <strong>in</strong> a peer-reviewed journal.<br />
Each particip<strong>an</strong>t will f<strong>in</strong>ish the program <strong>with</strong> the<br />
skills <strong>an</strong>d competencies required to meet the<br />
needs of <strong>an</strong> evolv<strong>in</strong>g profession <strong>an</strong>d healthcare<br />
system.<br />
Selection Process<br />
The SRI faculty members will select eight (8)<br />
to twelve (12) c<strong>an</strong>didates from a competitive<br />
review process to participate <strong>in</strong> the program.<br />
All sonography-related research topics are<br />
accepted but at least three (3) of the approved<br />
topics must focus on Breast <strong>Sonography</strong>, Vascular<br />
<strong>Sonography</strong>, <strong>an</strong>d Venous – Phlebology.<br />
In this issue<br />
cover story: <strong>Seek<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Sonographers</strong> <strong>with</strong> <strong>an</strong> <strong>Interest</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Sonography</strong>-<strong>Related</strong> Orig<strong>in</strong>al Research<br />
• 3 SDMS Election 2013 • Bonus Journal of Diagnostic Medical <strong>Sonography</strong> Advertis<strong>in</strong>g Opportunity<br />
• 4 Th<strong>an</strong>k You to SDMS Committees • 6 SDMS Product Spotlight • 7 SDMS Spotlight: Credentialed<br />
Sonographer Workplace • 8 Congratulations to November’s $100 VISA Gift Card W<strong>in</strong>ner! •<br />
MUAM Clear<strong>an</strong>ce Sale! • 9 Upcom<strong>in</strong>g SDMS Web<strong>in</strong>ars • 10 SDMS Welcomes New Members<br />
Society of Diagnostic Medical <strong>Sonography</strong><br />
www.sdms.org
C<strong>an</strong>didates who are selected for the program will<br />
receive a $2,000 honorarium, access to research<br />
methods <strong>an</strong>d statistical texts, monographs, <strong>an</strong>d<br />
related educational materials. In addition, each<br />
“Young <strong>Sonography</strong> Investigator” complet<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
program will be recognized <strong>in</strong> the JDMS <strong>an</strong>d at the<br />
2015 SDMS/SDMS Foundation Awards D<strong>in</strong>ner &<br />
Ceremony <strong>in</strong> Las Vegas, Nevada.<br />
C<strong>an</strong>didates wish<strong>in</strong>g to apply for the SRI program<br />
must be a current SDMS member <strong>in</strong> good st<strong>an</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> active membership through entirety<br />
of the project, certified by a SDMS-recognized<br />
credential<strong>in</strong>g org<strong>an</strong>ization (currently Americ<strong>an</strong><br />
Registry for Diagnostic Medical <strong>Sonography</strong> (ARDMS)<br />
<strong>an</strong>d Cardiovascular Credential<strong>in</strong>g International<br />
(CCI)) <strong>in</strong> the specialty area <strong>in</strong> which the research is<br />
to be performed, <strong>an</strong>d hold <strong>an</strong> Associate’s degree or<br />
higher. The c<strong>an</strong>didates must also make a two-year<br />
commitment to the program.<br />
Note: A “Young Sonographer Investigator” is def<strong>in</strong>ed<br />
as a sonographer or sonography educator who<br />
has published fewer th<strong>an</strong> five (5) orig<strong>in</strong>al research<br />
publications.<br />
If you are <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> be<strong>in</strong>g considered for the<br />
<strong>Sonography</strong> Research Institute, please visit:<br />
SDMS News Wave November 2012 2<br />
http://www.sdmsfoundation.org/sri.aspx for more<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation. All applications must be completed by<br />
December 31, 2012.<br />
<strong>Sonography</strong> Research Institute Faculty<br />
Phillip Bendick, PhD, RVT, FSDMS<br />
Joy Guthrie, PhD, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, RCS, RCCS, RVS, FSDMS<br />
Karen Hav<strong>in</strong>g, MEd, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Carol Mitchell, PhD, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT, FSDMS<br />
<strong>Sonography</strong> Research Institute Project M<strong>an</strong>ager<br />
Terry DuBose, MS, RDMS, FSDMS, FAIUM<br />
<strong>Sonography</strong> Research Institute Staff Liaisons<br />
Donald Haydon, CAE<br />
Mary Rodriguez, CAE<br />
2745 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 350<br />
Pl<strong>an</strong>o, TX 75093<br />
214-476-8057<br />
dhaydon@sdms.org<br />
mrodriguez@sdms.org<br />
Mission Statement<br />
To adv<strong>an</strong>ce healthcare by foster<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
development of sonographer researchers.<br />
Th<strong>an</strong>k you<br />
to <strong>Sonography</strong> Research Institute’s support<strong>in</strong>g org<strong>an</strong>izations:<br />
The Breast Ultrasound Foundation<br />
Cardiovascular Credential<strong>in</strong>g International (CCI)<br />
Sage Publications<br />
Society of Diagnostic Medical <strong>Sonography</strong><br />
December 31 is right around the corner –<br />
have you fulfilled your CME requirement?<br />
SDMS is here to help you check CME off of your December to-do<br />
list! Visit http://www.sdms.org/cmeopportunity/ for a wide-r<strong>an</strong>ge<br />
of on-dem<strong>an</strong>d CME opportunities, FREE for SDMS members.
SDMS News Wave November 2012 3<br />
Call for Nom<strong>in</strong>ations for 2013 Elected Positions<br />
DEADLINE:<br />
February 15, 2013<br />
SDMS members may<br />
submit their nom<strong>in</strong>ations<br />
for the follow<strong>in</strong>g elected<br />
positions.<br />
http://www.sdms.org/members/nom<strong>in</strong>ateform.asp<br />
SDMS Board of Directors:<br />
• President-Elect<br />
• Vice President<br />
• Secretary<br />
• Treasurer<br />
SDMS Committee Positions:<br />
• F<strong>in</strong><strong>an</strong>ce Committee Member<br />
(2 positions open)<br />
• At Large Director<br />
(3 open positions)<br />
• Nom<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g Committee Member<br />
(3 positions open)<br />
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For current advertis<strong>in</strong>g opportunities <strong>an</strong>d rates, visit<br />
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To book your JDMS advertis<strong>in</strong>g today or if you have<br />
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Th<strong>an</strong>k you<br />
SDMS 2011-2012 Committees<br />
SDMS News Wave November 2012 4<br />
The SDMS Board of Directors could not do their job effectively<br />
<strong>with</strong>out the help of volunteer leaders that serve on the Society’s<br />
committees. These volunteer leaders are the backbone of the<br />
org<strong>an</strong>ization <strong>an</strong>d serve as the grassroots connection to the SDMS<br />
membership. Volunteer leaders play <strong>an</strong> import<strong>an</strong>t role <strong>with</strong><strong>in</strong> the<br />
SDMS family. ‘Th<strong>an</strong>k you’ for your service <strong>an</strong>d dedication to the<br />
Society, profession <strong>an</strong>d sonography community.<br />
Adv<strong>an</strong>ced Practice Committee<br />
Ted Whitten, BA, RDMS, RVT (Chair & Board Liaison)<br />
Barbara Armbruster, RDMS, RDCS<br />
Beryl R. Benacerraf, MD<br />
John Bennett, PhD, RVT, FICA<br />
J<strong>an</strong> Blend, MS, RDMS<br />
Carmela Entsm<strong>in</strong>ger, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Timothy Gibbs, BS, RT(R), RDMS, RVT, CNMT<br />
Joyce Grube, MS, RDMS<br />
Jeff Gunderson, BS, RT(R), RDMS, RVT<br />
Kimberly Higg<strong>in</strong>s, BS, RDMS, RVT<br />
Terry Tye, MS, RDMS, RDCS, FSDMS<br />
Kerry We<strong>in</strong>berg, MPA, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, FSDMS<br />
Bylaws Committee<br />
Michael Hartm<strong>an</strong>, MS, RT(R), RDMS, RVT (Chair)<br />
Kathryn Kuntz, MEd, RT(R), RDMS, RVT, FSDMS<br />
(Board Liaison)<br />
N<strong>an</strong>cy Chou<strong>in</strong>ard, MAppSc, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, FSDMS<br />
Cather<strong>in</strong>e Fuhs, MS, RDMS, RVT<br />
Rachel Henderson, BS, RT(R), RDMS, RVT<br />
Elizabeth Werner, BS, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Conference M<strong>an</strong>agement Committee<br />
Cather<strong>in</strong>e Rienzo, MS, RT(R), RDMS (Chair)<br />
Marsha Neumyer, BS, RVT, FSDMS, FSVU, FAIUM<br />
(Board Liaison)<br />
Patty Braga, MS, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Robert DeJong, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, FSDMS<br />
Mari<strong>an</strong>na Desmond, MEd, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Alia Gratt<strong>an</strong>, RDMS, RVT<br />
Jeff Hill, BS, RDCS, FASE<br />
Margaret Park, BS, RDCS, RVT, FASE<br />
Jill Trotter, BS, RT(R), RDMS, RVT<br />
Cheryl V<strong>an</strong>ce, MA, RT(R)(M), RDMS, RVT<br />
J<strong>an</strong>ette Wybo, BAS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g Medical Education Review<br />
Committee<br />
Cathy Godw<strong>in</strong>, MEd, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT (Co-Chair)<br />
Karen Hav<strong>in</strong>g, MEd, RT(R), RDMS (Co-Chair)<br />
Di<strong>an</strong>e Youngs, MEd, RDMS, RVT (Co-Chair)<br />
Brenda Hoop<strong>in</strong>garner, MS, RT(R)(CT), RDMS, RVT<br />
(Board Liaison)<br />
Lisa Allen, BS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, FAIUM<br />
Sharlette Anderson, MHS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Jennifer Bagley, MPH, RDMS, RVT<br />
Kather<strong>in</strong>e Bittner, RDCS, CCT, FASE<br />
Melissa Derocher, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Jennifer Dur<strong>an</strong>t, BS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Barbara Endrey, BHS, RDCS, RVT, RCS<br />
Conrad Fern<strong>an</strong>dez, RDCS, RVT<br />
Tammy Foraker, RVT<br />
Cather<strong>in</strong>e Fuhs, MS, RDMS, RVT<br />
Brenda Gonyeau, RDMS, RVT<br />
Alex<strong>an</strong>der Guerra, RDMS<br />
Harry Holdorf, PhD, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Robert Hyde, MD, RDMS<br />
Julia Imboden, MS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Sh<strong>an</strong>non Larese, RDMS, RVT<br />
Mark Mackey, BS, RDMS, RVT<br />
Karen McLaughl<strong>in</strong>, MHA, RDMS, RVT<br />
Paula Medr<strong>an</strong>o Lara, RDCS<br />
Haven Murphy, RDMS<br />
J<strong>an</strong>et Ost<strong>in</strong>g, RDMS, RVT<br />
Sus<strong>an</strong>na Ovel, RDMS, RVT<br />
Leif Penrose, BA, RT(R)(CT), RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Sus<strong>an</strong> Quisenberry, RT(R)(M), RDMS, RVT
Kathryn Sheets, RDMS<br />
Debbra Soffer, BS, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Kathryn Specht, RDCS, RCS<br />
Kristy Stohlm<strong>an</strong>n, MS, RT(R), RDMS, RVT<br />
Br<strong>an</strong>dy Sundberg, BS, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Tracy Taylor, BS, RDCS<br />
Sheila Trah<strong>an</strong>, MEd, RT(R), RDMS<br />
C<strong>in</strong>di Wa<strong>in</strong>wright, MA, RT(R)(M)(CT), RDMS, RVT<br />
Adrielyn Watts, BS, RDMS<br />
Elizabeth Werner, BS, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Amy Wilson, MS, RT(R), RDMS, RVT<br />
Education Committee<br />
Cather<strong>in</strong>e Rienzo, MS, RT(R), RDMS (Chair)<br />
Sheryl Goss, MS, RT(R)(S), RDMS, RDCS, RVT (Board Liaison)<br />
Patty Braga, MS, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Mari<strong>an</strong>na Desmond, MEd, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Jennifer Dur<strong>an</strong>t, BS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Meredith Fresquez, BS, RN, RDMS<br />
Alia Gratt<strong>an</strong>, RDMS, RVT<br />
Debra Krukowski, BS, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Cathie Scholl, MHS, RDMS, RVT<br />
Molly Siemens, RT(R), RDMS, RVT<br />
Tricia Turner, BS, RDMS, RVT<br />
Amy Wilson, MS, RT(R), RDMS, RVT<br />
Steph<strong>an</strong>ie Wilson, BS, RDMS, RVT<br />
Ethics Committee<br />
Michael Hartm<strong>an</strong>, MS, RT(R), RDMS, RVT (Chair)<br />
Kathryn Kuntz, MEd, RT(R), RDMS, RVT, FSDMS (Board Liaison)<br />
N<strong>an</strong>cy Chou<strong>in</strong>ard, MAppSc, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, FSDMS<br />
Cather<strong>in</strong>e Fuhs, MS, RDMS, RVT<br />
Rachel Henderson, BS, RT(R), RDMS, RVT<br />
Elizabeth Werner, BS, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
F<strong>in</strong><strong>an</strong>ce Committee<br />
Sergio Khomyak, MBA, RDMS, RVT (Chair & Board Liaison)<br />
Jeff Hill, BS, RDCS, FASE<br />
Kathryn Kuntz, MEd, RT(R), RDMS, RVT, FSDMS<br />
Marsha Neumyer, BS, RVT, FSDMS, FSVU, FAIUM<br />
David R<strong>an</strong>ds, RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Cheryl V<strong>an</strong>ce, MA, RT(R)(M), RDMS, RVT<br />
SDMS News Wave November 2012 5<br />
Government Relations Committee<br />
Tammy Stearns, MS, RT(R), RDMS, RVT (Chair & Board Liaison)<br />
Kelly Estes, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Rachel L<strong>in</strong>nem<strong>an</strong>, RT(R)(M), RDMS<br />
Aubrey Ryby<strong>in</strong>ski, BS, RDMS, RVT<br />
Terry Tye, MS, RDMS, RDCS, FSDMS<br />
Michelle Wilson, MS, RDMS, RDCS<br />
Stephen Cooper (Government Relations Advisor - K&L Gates)<br />
Membership Committee<br />
Brenda Hoop<strong>in</strong>garner, MS, RT(R)(CT), RDMS, RVT (Chair)<br />
Cathy Babiak, MEd, RDMS, CRGS, MRT(R), FAIUM<br />
(Board Liaison)<br />
Craig Peneff, MHHS, RDMS, RVT (Board Liaison)<br />
Pamela Crawford, RT(R)(M), RDMS, RVT<br />
Dora DiGiac<strong>in</strong>to, Med, RDMS, RDCS<br />
Wretha Goodpaster, MS, RT(R)(M)(CT)(QM), RDMS, RVT<br />
Judi Green, BS, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT, FASE<br />
L<strong>in</strong>dsay Hamilton, RDCS<br />
Mary Komora, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Kelly Maddox, RDMS, RVT<br />
Kimberly Michael, MA, RT(R), RDMS, RVT<br />
Kathryn Specht, RDCS, RCS<br />
Nom<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g Committee<br />
Kathryn Kuntz, MEd, RT(R), RDMS, RVT, FSDMS<br />
(Chair & Board Liaison)<br />
Laur<strong>in</strong>da Andrist, MBA, RDMS, RDCS, FSDMS<br />
Terry DuBose, MS, RDMS, FSDMS, FAIUM<br />
Kelly Estes, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Anne Jones, BS, RN, RDMS, RVT, FSDMS, FSVU<br />
Elizabeth Werner, BS, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Di<strong>an</strong>e Youngs, MEd, RDMS, RVT<br />
Practice M<strong>an</strong>agement Committee<br />
N<strong>an</strong>cy Chou<strong>in</strong>ard, MAppSc, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, FSDMS (Chair)<br />
Ted Whitten, BA, RDMS, RVT (Board Liaison)<br />
Jacquel<strong>in</strong>e Bennett, RT(R)(CT), RDMS, RVS<br />
Marcia Cooper, RT(R)(M)(CT)(QM), RDMS, RVT<br />
Margaret Park, BS, RDCS, RVT, FASE<br />
Kerry We<strong>in</strong>berg, MPA, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, FSDMS
SDMS News Wave November 2012 6<br />
SDMS Product Spotlight<br />
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SDMS Spotlight<br />
Credentialed Sonographer Workplace<br />
SDMS News Wave November 2012 7<br />
SDMS recognizes those<br />
workplaces that require all their<br />
sonographers to obta<strong>in</strong> <strong>an</strong>d<br />
ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> one or more registry<br />
credentials. Workplaces that<br />
only employ credentialed sonographers c<strong>an</strong> apply<br />
for recognition from our Credentialed Sonographer<br />
Workplace program.<br />
For more <strong>in</strong>formation about the Credentialed<br />
Sonographer Workplace recognition program or to<br />
apply to be recognized, contact Steph<strong>an</strong>ie Looney at<br />
SDMS at 800-229-9506 x160 or slooney@sdms.org.<br />
How has your facility benefitted from hav<strong>in</strong>g <strong>an</strong> “all<br />
credentialed sonographer” environment?<br />
Women’s Health Alli<strong>an</strong>ce PA, pka<br />
Mid-Carol<strong>in</strong>a Obstetrics & Gynecology, PC<br />
Raleigh, North Carol<strong>in</strong>a<br />
Number of <strong>Sonographers</strong>: One full-time <strong>an</strong>d three<br />
PRN sonographers<br />
Type of exams provided: All OB/GYN imag<strong>in</strong>g<br />
services, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g 3D <strong>an</strong>d 4D ultrasound<br />
Why did your facility make the commitment to<br />
employ/hire only credentialed sonographers?<br />
Our practice is dedicated to provid<strong>in</strong>g patients <strong>with</strong><br />
a st<strong>an</strong>dard of care that is second to none. Therefore,<br />
all cl<strong>in</strong>ical team members are required to ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><br />
credential<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> their respective fields. This ensures<br />
that we have educated <strong>an</strong>d experienced professionals<br />
treat<strong>in</strong>g our patients.<br />
The decision to employ credentialed sonographers<br />
has been beneficial to our practice, as it has <strong>in</strong>creased<br />
the quality of care we provide our patients, generated<br />
a more efficient imag<strong>in</strong>g department, <strong>an</strong>d decreased<br />
the potential for costly errors.<br />
How have your patients benefitted from hav<strong>in</strong>g <strong>an</strong><br />
“all credentialed sonographer” environment?<br />
Our imag<strong>in</strong>g department typically averages between<br />
100-120 patient encounters weekly, <strong>an</strong>d our<br />
sonographers are able to quickly <strong>an</strong>d efficiently care<br />
for our patients. Our staff truly needs to be prepared<br />
for <strong>an</strong>yth<strong>in</strong>g that comes through our doors, <strong>an</strong>d<br />
employ<strong>in</strong>g credentialed professionals helps to ensure<br />
positive patient outcomes.<br />
What have you done to promote the recognition of<br />
your facility be<strong>in</strong>g among the population of SDMS<br />
“Credentialed Sonographer Workplaces”?<br />
Information about our services <strong>an</strong>d certified team<br />
members is available on our website for current <strong>an</strong>d<br />
prospective patients.<br />
Did you know that the SDMS offers its<br />
members access to over 175 FREE CME credits?<br />
Visit the members only area of the SDMS website to see all<br />
of the CME opportunities currently available to you!<br />
http://www.sdms.org/members
Congratulations to Madele<strong>in</strong>e Rebscher, RDCS, of Red B<strong>an</strong>k, NJ!<br />
SDMS News Wave November 2012 8<br />
Congratulations to November’s<br />
$100 VISA Gift Card W<strong>in</strong>ner!<br />
Madele<strong>in</strong>e is the November w<strong>in</strong>ner for our 2012 Membership Renewal<br />
Campaign! Her name was picked r<strong>an</strong>domly from all November members<br />
that renewed their membership onl<strong>in</strong>e between October 1 <strong>an</strong>d 30.<br />
Each month, <strong>an</strong>y member<br />
that renews their membership<br />
<strong>with</strong><strong>in</strong> 30 days of receiv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
their FIRST renewal email<br />
notice will be automatically<br />
entered <strong>in</strong>to a draw<strong>in</strong>g to w<strong>in</strong> a<br />
$100 VISA gift card.<br />
• Draw<strong>in</strong>gs will occur on the<br />
first of each month<br />
• Promotion valid through<br />
Dec. 31, 2012<br />
MUAM Clear<strong>an</strong>ce Sale!<br />
October was Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month<br />
(MUAM). A few items still rema<strong>in</strong>, <strong>an</strong>d we’re slash<strong>in</strong>g<br />
prices <strong>in</strong> most cases by 50% or more <strong>in</strong> order to sell<br />
them before the end of the year.<br />
Just go to www.sdms.org/store <strong>an</strong>d click on “Pride<br />
Products” to purchase MUAM items at deep discounts!<br />
Button Item #4725<br />
Sale Price: $0.50 SDMS members; $1 non-members<br />
Regularly: $1.50 SDMS members; $2.50 non-members<br />
Mug Item #4727<br />
Sale Price: $4 SDMS members; $8 non-members<br />
Regularly: $9.50 SDMS members; $14.50 non-members<br />
Pen-on-a-Rope Item #4728<br />
Sale Price: $2 SDMS members; $3 non-members<br />
Regularly: $2.50 SDMS members; $3.50 non-members<br />
Poster Item #4729<br />
Sale Price: $2 SDMS members; $4 non-members<br />
Regularly: $4 SDMS members; $6 non-members<br />
T-shirt Item #4731<br />
Sale Price: $7 SDMS members; $12 non-members<br />
Regularly: $15 SDMS members; $20 non-members<br />
Totebag Item #4732<br />
Sale Price: $4 SDMS members; $8 non-members<br />
Regularly: $10 SDMS members; $13.50 non-members
SDMS News Wave November 2012 9<br />
Upcom<strong>in</strong>g<br />
SDMS Web<strong>in</strong>ars<br />
Participate <strong>in</strong> live presentations or watch the record<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
at your convenience. Then take the test for <strong>in</strong>st<strong>an</strong>t CME<br />
credit, absolutely free for SDMS members.<br />
The SDMS Web<strong>in</strong>ar Series is a series of live <strong>an</strong>d<br />
recorded CME presentations delivered via the<br />
Internet to SDMS members conveniently through<br />
their home or work computer. Us<strong>in</strong>g your computer<br />
<strong>an</strong>d a phone, you have access to excit<strong>in</strong>g sonography<br />
technologies <strong>an</strong>d services presented by world-class<br />
sonographers.<br />
The SDMS Web<strong>in</strong>ar Series<br />
is available FREE to current<br />
SDMS members.<br />
If you are unable to participate <strong>in</strong> these live web<strong>in</strong>ars,<br />
visit http://www.sdms.org/members/web<strong>in</strong>ars.asp<br />
for <strong>in</strong>formation on view<strong>in</strong>g a record<strong>in</strong>g of the<br />
web<strong>in</strong>ar.<br />
Registration: The SDMS Web<strong>in</strong>ar Series is FREE* to<br />
current SDMS members <strong>an</strong>d is not available to nonmembers<br />
(For <strong>in</strong>formation on jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g SDMS, visit<br />
http://www.sdms.org/membership/ )<br />
* Long-dist<strong>an</strong>ce telephone charges may apply.<br />
All SDMS Web<strong>in</strong>ars are tracked<br />
by SDMS CME Tracker.<br />
Live web<strong>in</strong>ars take place at<br />
8 PM EST/7 PM CST/6 PM MST/ 5 PM PST<br />
unless otherwise noted.<br />
Dec. 6<br />
J<strong>an</strong>. 17<br />
Feb. 21<br />
Mar. 14<br />
Michael Hartm<strong>an</strong>, MS, RT(R), RDMS, RVT<br />
Physics <strong>in</strong> <strong>Sonography</strong> (SPI)<br />
Joe Kreeger, RDCS, RCCS, FASE<br />
Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease (PE)<br />
Instructor - TBD<br />
Emergent Pelvis (OB)<br />
Craig Peneff, MHHS, RDMS, RVT<br />
P<strong>an</strong>creas <strong>Sonography</strong> (AB)<br />
April 18 Patrick Meyers, BS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
MSK Imag<strong>in</strong>g (MSK)<br />
Previously Recorded 2012 Web<strong>in</strong>ars<br />
http://www.sdms.org/members/CmeScor<strong>in</strong>g/Test/Web<strong>in</strong>ar/<br />
Tricia Turner, BS, RDMS, RVT<br />
Ovari<strong>an</strong> Pathology (OB)<br />
Haven Murphy, BS, RDMS<br />
Ultrasound-Guided Breast Intervention (BR)<br />
Katie Kuntz, MEd, RT(R), RDMS, RVT, FSDMS<br />
Kidney Pathology (AB)<br />
Joe Kreeger, RDCS, RCCS, FASE<br />
The Basic Pediatric Echocardiogram (PE)<br />
Aubrey Ryby<strong>in</strong>ski, BS, RDMS, RVT<br />
Neonatal Sp<strong>in</strong>e (NE)<br />
For more <strong>in</strong>formation, please visit: http://www.sdms.org/members/web<strong>in</strong>ars.asp
Rebecca Abbott<br />
Bonnie Abenir, BS, RDCS<br />
Cynthia Abromitis, BS, RT(R), RDMS, RVT<br />
Krista Acosta, RDMS, RVT<br />
Rebecca Adams, RDMS<br />
Shay Adams<br />
Judith Adk<strong>in</strong>s, RDMS<br />
De<strong>an</strong>ne Adler, BS, RDMS<br />
Carol<strong>in</strong>e Adome<br />
Gennifer Albaum-Cercioglu, RDMS<br />
Emily Albright<br />
Kelly Albury<br />
Jennifer Alessi, RDMS<br />
Zahra Ali, RDMS, RVT<br />
Yol<strong>an</strong>da Allen, RDMS<br />
Anita Altaw<strong>an</strong>, BS, RVT<br />
Br<strong>an</strong>di Alvarez, RDMS<br />
Deborah Amestoy, RDMS, RVT<br />
Laila Am<strong>in</strong><br />
Sonia Amorim<br />
Robert Amsden, RT(R), RVT<br />
Kimberly Ancelet, RT(R)(M), RDMS, RVT<br />
Tony Anderegg, RDMS<br />
Ida Anderson, RDMS<br />
Scott Anger<br />
Ashley Angione, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Naresh Anjurkapali, MD, RPVI, FACC, FSCAI<br />
Taty<strong>an</strong>a Anopova<br />
Maria Archer, RDMS, RVS, CNMT<br />
Melissa Arcuri, RCS<br />
Fr<strong>an</strong>cis Ard<strong>in</strong>a, RDMS<br />
Glen Arnold, RT(R), RDMS, RVS<br />
Cynthia Arruda, RT(R), RDMS<br />
D<strong>an</strong>iel Arthur, RDMS<br />
Gwen Ascensio, RDMS, RVT<br />
Steph<strong>an</strong>ie Ash, RDMS, RVT<br />
Mehtap Asl<strong>an</strong> Meeker<br />
Kimberly Asl<strong>in</strong>ger, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Bri<strong>an</strong>a Athey<br />
Lawton Atlee, RDMS<br />
Alisha Bacon, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Catreenia Baker, RDCS<br />
Stacy Baker, RDMS<br />
Nad<strong>in</strong>e Bakos, RDMS<br />
Sara Baldus, RDMS<br />
Audrey Ball, RDCS<br />
Alex<strong>an</strong>dra B<strong>an</strong>giyeva, RDMS<br />
Sus<strong>an</strong> B<strong>an</strong>ker, RDMS<br />
Emiliya Bar<strong>an</strong>chuk, RDMS, RVT<br />
Jewel Barber, RDMS<br />
Kelly Barbour, RDMS, RVT<br />
Anna Barr<strong>in</strong>ger-Owens, RDMS, RVT<br />
Laura Bates, RT(R)(M), RDMS<br />
Annette Baum<strong>an</strong>, RDMS<br />
Krist<strong>in</strong> Baum<strong>an</strong>n, RDMS<br />
Kather<strong>in</strong>e Baxter, BS, RDMS<br />
Sila Beckerm<strong>an</strong>, RDMS<br />
Kari Bednar, RVT<br />
Holly Benham, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Kimberly Benson, RT, RDMS<br />
Er<strong>in</strong> Berge, RDMS, RVT<br />
Gerard Bi<strong>an</strong>ch<strong>in</strong>otti, RCS<br />
Judy Bierschbach, RDMS<br />
John Biordi, MD<br />
Kathleen Birch, RDMS<br />
Christy Black<br />
George Bl<strong>an</strong>cas, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Patrice Bl<strong>an</strong>chard, RDCS<br />
Amy Blasier, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Rhonda Boesken, RDMS<br />
Ir<strong>in</strong>a Bogard, RDCS<br />
C<strong>an</strong>dice Bonilla, RDMS<br />
Nicole Borelli, RT(R), RDMS, RVT<br />
Lioubov Bov<strong>in</strong>a, RDCS, RVT<br />
Donna Bowden, RDMS<br />
Mark Bowens, RDMS, RVT<br />
Cynthia Bowm<strong>an</strong><br />
Sus<strong>an</strong> Bowm<strong>an</strong>, RT(R)(M), RDMS<br />
Jenny Boyd, RDMS<br />
Kerry Ann Boyd<br />
Kerrylynn Bradley, RDMS<br />
Jilli<strong>an</strong> Br<strong>an</strong>dl<br />
Taylor Braud<br />
Steven Braun<br />
Angele Briley, RDCS<br />
Jesse Brimm<br />
Heather Brodie, RDMS, RVT<br />
Larisa Brodsky, RDCS<br />
Er<strong>in</strong> Brooks, RVT<br />
Lori Brooks, RDMS<br />
D<strong>an</strong>ielle Brown<br />
Edwena Brown, RT(R)(M)<br />
Kelsey Brunette<br />
M<strong>in</strong>dy Buch<strong>an</strong><strong>an</strong>, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Yvette Buch<strong>an</strong><strong>an</strong>, RDMS, RDCS<br />
Carey Buckner, BS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Alyssa Bukowski, BS<br />
William Burkhart, RDCS, RCS<br />
DeLacy Bussey, RDMS, RVT<br />
Aisl<strong>in</strong>n Byrne<br />
Peggy Caicedo, RDCS<br />
Julio Calder<strong>in</strong>, RPVI<br />
Je<strong>an</strong><strong>an</strong>ne Campbell, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Tiff<strong>an</strong>y C<strong>an</strong>dri<strong>an</strong>, RVT<br />
Rob<strong>in</strong> C<strong>an</strong>non, RDMS<br />
Tiff<strong>an</strong>y C<strong>an</strong>non, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Chelsea Capri<br />
L<strong>in</strong>sey Carli<br />
Jayma Carlisle, RDMS<br />
Wendee Carlson<br />
R<strong>an</strong>di Carroll<br />
Julie Carroll-Ellis, RDMS, RVT<br />
Rosemarie Carter, RDMS<br />
Mel<strong>an</strong>ie Caruso, RDMS, RVT<br />
Theresa Case<br />
V<strong>an</strong>essa Casella, RDMS<br />
Caitl<strong>in</strong> Cassidy<br />
Georgetta Cates, RDMS<br />
Lacey Cathcart, RT(R), RDMS, RVT<br />
Sherry Caudle, RDCS<br />
Mary Cauley, BS, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Patricia Caulfield, RDMS<br />
Hak<strong>an</strong> Cercioglu, RDMS<br />
Bonita Chambers, RDMS<br />
Casey Chambers, RDMS, RVT<br />
Penelope Chapm<strong>an</strong>, RDMS, RVT<br />
Maryjo Charles, RDMS<br />
HaoHui Chen, BS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Terrie Chevaillier, RDMS, RVT<br />
Jo<strong>an</strong>ne Cheverier, RDMS<br />
Robert Christi<strong>an</strong>sen, RDMS, RVT<br />
Darlene Chumsae, RDCS<br />
Maria Ciavaglia, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Elsie C<strong>in</strong>tron, MD<br />
Adele Clairmont, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Sus<strong>an</strong> Clare, RDMS<br />
Krist<strong>in</strong> Cleary, RDMS<br />
Courtney Clegg<br />
Barbara Clements, BS, RDMS<br />
Rebecca Clifford<br />
Amy Coberly, RDMS, RVT<br />
De<strong>an</strong> Coburn, MS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Di<strong>an</strong>e Cole, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Kathleen Colem<strong>an</strong>, RDMS, RVT<br />
Julie Collette, BS, RDMS<br />
Kylee Coll<strong>in</strong>s<br />
Lisa Compton, RT(R), RDMS, RVT<br />
Katie Connolly, BS, RDMS, RVT<br />
Leah Conroy, RT(R)<br />
Kelly Cook, RT(S)<br />
Alyssa Cooper, RDMS<br />
Debra Cope, RDMS, RVT<br />
Erica Corona, BA, RDMS<br />
SDMS News Wave November 2012 10<br />
SDMS Welcomes New Members<br />
October 2012<br />
Heather Corrales, BS, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Jacquel<strong>in</strong>e Cortes<br />
Steph<strong>an</strong>ie Cortez, RDMS<br />
Nicole Cosper, RVT<br />
Tracey Cota, RDMS<br />
Kate Couet<br />
Lisa Cox, RT(R), RDMS, RCS<br />
J<strong>an</strong>e Crisafulli, RDMS, RDCS<br />
Jenny Cron<strong>in</strong>, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Karen Crosier, RDCS<br />
Steve Cross, RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
C<strong>in</strong>dy Crouse, RDCS<br />
Alison Crumley, RDMS, RVT<br />
Kathleen Cruz, RN, RDMS<br />
Valerie Cruz<br />
Tracey Cseke<br />
Ashley Cullum<br />
Bardhok Cuni, BS, RDMS<br />
Jessica Cunn<strong>in</strong>gham, RDMS, RVT<br />
Jessica Curr<strong>an</strong>, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Tyra Curtis, RT(R), RDCS<br />
Rakhsha Dahesh, RDMS<br />
Kate Dahlgren<br />
Lisa Daily, RDMS<br />
Nadia Daj<strong>an</strong>i, RDMS<br />
Daryl D<strong>an</strong>cik, RDCS<br />
Whitney D<strong>an</strong>ielson, RDMS<br />
Er<strong>in</strong>a Davidovich, BS, RDMS<br />
Jerrod Davis<br />
Vicki Davis, RDMS<br />
Lynn Deady, RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Arvena Deaton-McCloy, BS, RDMS, RVT<br />
Desiree Decker, RDMS<br />
Debora Delgado, BS, RDMS, RVT<br />
James DellaValle, MD, RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Monica Descheemaekere, RDMS<br />
Mary Desjarlais<br />
Di<strong>an</strong>e DeSophia, RDMS<br />
Angela Dezzi, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Celso Dias, MD, RPVI<br />
Dailenis Diaz, RDMS<br />
Gretchen Dickey, BS<br />
Mark D<strong>in</strong>ges, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Patricia D<strong>in</strong>gus<br />
Heather Domsch, RT(R)<br />
Melissa Downs, BS, RCS, RVS<br />
C<strong>in</strong>dy Driggers, RDMS<br />
Jenna Dropik<br />
Amy DuBuc<br />
DeLisa Duckworth, RT(R), RDMS, RVT<br />
Kelley Dunc<strong>an</strong>, RDMS
Kathryn Eagers, RDMS<br />
Mary Eg<strong>an</strong>, RDMS<br />
Rob<strong>in</strong> Ehlert, RDMS<br />
Nigam Ehs<strong>an</strong>, RDMS<br />
Bonnie Eisenberger, RDMS, RVT<br />
Kather<strong>in</strong>e Eisenreich, BS, RDMS, RVT<br />
Martha Elliott, RDMS, RVT<br />
L<strong>in</strong>da Ellis, RDCS<br />
Sh<strong>an</strong>non Ellis, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Hussa<strong>in</strong> Elshareif, RDMS, RVT<br />
Rob<strong>in</strong> Engdahl, RDMS<br />
Glen Eppick<br />
Myriame Etienne, RDMS<br />
Darla Ev<strong>an</strong>s, RDMS, RVT<br />
Jacquel<strong>in</strong>e Ev<strong>an</strong>s, RDMS<br />
Natalie Ev<strong>an</strong>s, BS<br />
Katie Evett, RT(R)(S), RDMS<br />
Natalie Exsted<br />
Lorra<strong>in</strong>e Fal<strong>an</strong>ga, RN, RDCS, RVT<br />
C<strong>an</strong>dace Fallon, RDMS, RVT<br />
Shirley Farmer, RDMS, RVT<br />
Leonard Feder, BS<br />
Nicole Ferguson, RT(S), RDMS<br />
Christ<strong>in</strong>e Ferrara, RDMS<br />
Ashley Ferrier<br />
Robert Fisher, MD, RDMS, FACEP<br />
S<strong>an</strong>dra Fisher, RDMS<br />
Natalie Fisk<strong>in</strong>, RDMS<br />
Lori Fl<strong>an</strong>ag<strong>an</strong>, RDMS<br />
Kimberly Flem<strong>in</strong>g, RDCS<br />
Thu<strong>an</strong> Flood<br />
Amy Flora<br />
Elizabeth Floyd<br />
Charlene Foley, RDMS, LPN<br />
Asha Folmsbee, RDMS<br />
Jacqueleen Fonseca<br />
P Brett Fort<strong>in</strong>, RDMS, RVT<br />
Cliff Fr<strong>an</strong>kl<strong>in</strong><br />
Kristopher Fr<strong>an</strong>kl<strong>in</strong>, RDMS<br />
T<strong>an</strong>ya Frasher, RDMS, RVT<br />
Karen Fried, MD<br />
Lisa Fried, BS, RT(R)<br />
Kaley Friedm<strong>an</strong>, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Christ<strong>in</strong>a Fritz, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Dayna Frost<br />
Cather<strong>in</strong>e Fugate<br />
Lisa Furm<strong>an</strong>, RDMS<br />
Adarsh Gakhar, RDMS<br />
Gail Garcia, RDMS<br />
L<strong>in</strong>a Garcia<br />
Robbie Gardner, BS, RT(MR), RDMS, CNMT<br />
Autumn Garza<br />
Jennifer Geary, RDMS<br />
Je<strong>an</strong>ne Gentry, RDMS<br />
Sus<strong>an</strong>nah George, BS, RDMS<br />
Joe Geraci<br />
Amy Gerardot, RDMS, RDCS<br />
Keith Gerrels, BS, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Er<strong>in</strong> Gillis<br />
Tamra Gilm<strong>an</strong>, RDMS<br />
Deborah Glaiel, RDMS, RDCS<br />
Reynold Gl<strong>an</strong>z<br />
Ashley Glenn, RDMS<br />
Tricia Gl<strong>in</strong>sky, RDCS<br />
Kara Gondella, RDMS<br />
Aimee Gonzales, RDMS, RVT<br />
Isabelito Gonzales, RDMS<br />
Ele<strong>an</strong>e Gonzalez, RDMS<br />
V<strong>an</strong>essa Gordon, RCS<br />
Kather<strong>in</strong>e Gorm<strong>an</strong>, RDMS, RVT<br />
S<strong>an</strong>dra Gosnell, RDMS<br />
Paulette Govert, RT(R)(M), RDMS<br />
Am<strong>an</strong>da Grace, RDMS<br />
Suz<strong>an</strong>a Gracievski, RDMS<br />
Holly Graff<br />
Barbara Grams, RDMS<br />
Mary Lynn Gr<strong>an</strong>t, RDMS<br />
Joel Grasse, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Er<strong>in</strong> Grau, RDMS<br />
Tammy Green, RDMS<br />
Victoria Green, RT(R)(M), RDMS<br />
Rachel Greenbaum, RDMS<br />
Jennifer Grey, RDMS<br />
Cynthia Griffith, MD, RDMS<br />
Samuel Grimes, RDCS, RVT<br />
Terry Grimes, RDMS, RVT<br />
Ch<strong>an</strong>dra Grudt, RDMS<br />
Jacquelyn Guimond<br />
Bridget Guite, RDMS, RDCS<br />
Di<strong>an</strong>e Gulbr<strong>an</strong>dsen, RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Veronica Gunter, RT(R), RVT<br />
Jose Guzm<strong>an</strong>, RDCS, RVT<br />
Rachel Guzm<strong>an</strong>, RDMS<br />
Mary Hackett-Kopec, RDMS<br />
Melissa Hall, RT(R)<br />
Rosetta Hall, BA, RDCS, RVT<br />
Ellen Hallah<strong>an</strong>, RDCS<br />
Leah Halliday<br />
Fr<strong>an</strong>ces Hammond, BS, RT(R)(M), RDMS<br />
Tiffney Hampton, RT(R)<br />
Patricia H<strong>an</strong>ly, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Am<strong>an</strong>da H<strong>an</strong>sfield<br />
Maria Harlukowicz, BS, RDMS<br />
O<strong>an</strong>h Harmon, RDMS<br />
Mar<strong>in</strong>a Harnum, RDMS<br />
Jason Harper, MA, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Cathy Harshm<strong>an</strong>, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Chal<strong>an</strong>dra Hart, MS, RDCS<br />
Katr<strong>in</strong>a Hartm<strong>an</strong>, RT(R), RDMS, RVT<br />
Mostafa Heddaj<br />
Jordyn Helmuth<br />
Tamra Hendershot, RDMS<br />
India Henderson<br />
Tammi Henderson, RT(R)(M)(CT), RDMS<br />
Jill Herd, BA, RDMS, RVT<br />
Sonia Hern<strong>an</strong>dez, RDMS<br />
Jenna Herndon, RDMS<br />
Sarah Herr<strong>in</strong>g, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Martha Hersey, RDMS<br />
Krist<strong>in</strong> Hess<br />
Bol<strong>an</strong>de Hickeson, RDMS<br />
Leslie Highsmith, RDMS<br />
H<strong>an</strong>g Yi Ho, RDMS<br />
Mark Hoffart, BS, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Kerry Hogl<strong>an</strong>d, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Tammie Hoke, RDMS, RVT<br />
Ricky Honya<br />
N<strong>an</strong>cy Hopk<strong>in</strong>s<br />
Hilary Horsford, RDMS<br />
Connie Horton, RDMS<br />
L<strong>in</strong>da Householder, RT(R)(M), RDMS<br />
Stacy Houston, RVT<br />
Carissa Howard, RDMS<br />
Olivia Howard<br />
Naja Hughes<br />
Alyssa Hurley, BA<br />
Khalid Hussa<strong>in</strong>, RDMS, RVT<br />
Jennifer Hutch<strong>in</strong>s, BS<br />
Maria Iacovone<br />
Paula Ickes<br />
Isunuevgo Igetei<br />
Jamie Ignowski, RDMS<br />
Tamara Imnadze, RDMS<br />
Kerry Issel, BS, RDMS, RVt<br />
Allison Iyo, BS, RDMS<br />
Mary Jackson, RVT<br />
Meg<strong>an</strong> Jackson<br />
Octavia Jackson<br />
Ashley James, RDMS, RVT<br />
Joni Jemison, RT(R)(M), RDMS<br />
Joseph Jenk<strong>in</strong>s, MS, RVT, RPVI, RPhS<br />
Lauren Jenk<strong>in</strong>s, RT(R)<br />
Erika Johler, RDCS<br />
J<strong>an</strong>ice Johnson, RDMS<br />
Jo Johnson, RDCS<br />
Patricia Johnson<br />
Simone Johnson, RDMS<br />
Allison Jollimore, RDMS<br />
Cathy Jones, RDMS<br />
Kathleen Jones, RDMS<br />
Krist<strong>in</strong> Jones, RDMS, RDCS<br />
Althea Jord<strong>an</strong>, BS, RDMS<br />
Le<strong>an</strong>n Juckett, RDMS, RVT<br />
Lauren Juli<strong>an</strong><br />
Debbie Kaiser, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Cara Kallembach, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Bernadette Kalsky<br />
Melissa Kammers, RDMS<br />
SDMS News Wave November 2012 11<br />
Just<strong>in</strong>e Kampe<br />
Kendra K<strong>an</strong>e, RDCS<br />
Tara K<strong>an</strong>e, RDMS<br />
S<strong>an</strong>dra Karaz, RT(R), RDMS<br />
V<strong>in</strong>ita Kasbekar, RDMS, RVT<br />
Angel Kaufm<strong>an</strong>, RDMS<br />
Kulv<strong>in</strong>der Kaur<br />
Nabil Kebbe, RDMS<br />
Melissa Keen, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Veronica Kelly, RDMS<br />
Kristen Kenney, BS, RT(R)<br />
Carolyn Kessell, RT(R)(M), RDMS, CRA<br />
Di<strong>an</strong>a Ketchum, BS, RDCS<br />
Kathy Keyes, RDMS<br />
Ziaunnissa Khatun, RDMS<br />
Colleen Kiley<br />
Judy Kilgore<br />
Goeun Kim, RDCS<br />
Mary K<strong>in</strong>cade, RT(R)(M), RDMS<br />
Jeni Kirkconnell, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Lisa Klepper, RDMS<br />
Heather Koehler, RDMS<br />
Rena Koeneke, RT(R)(M)(CT), RDMS<br />
Am<strong>an</strong>da Koerth<br />
Mari<strong>an</strong>a Kolarova, BS, RDMS<br />
Sarah Koop<br />
Agnieszka Kostro, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Elizabeth Kr<strong>an</strong>ich<br />
Keshia Kudrna<br />
Ilona Kutek, BS<br />
Monika Kuuspalu, RDMS<br />
Julie Ladd<br />
Beverly Lafeuillee, RDMS<br />
Jill Laidlaw-Gonzales, RDMS<br />
C<strong>an</strong>dace Laliberte, BS, RDMS<br />
Kelli Lalley, RDMS, RDCS<br />
Abigail Lamarre-DeJesus<br />
Marissa LaPlume<br />
Alex<strong>an</strong>dra Larrow<br />
Andrea Larsen, RDMS<br />
Valent<strong>in</strong>a Lasker, RDMS<br />
Michelle Lea, RCS<br />
Emily Leathers<br />
Lynne Leaver, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Emily Lee, RDMS<br />
Kather<strong>in</strong>e Lee, RDMS<br />
Jennifer Legr<strong>an</strong>d, RDMS<br />
Celia Lemus, RDMS<br />
Leticia Lerma, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Christopher Leville, MD, RVT<br />
Michaela Lev<strong>in</strong>gs, BS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Jessica Levitt, RDCS, RVT<br />
Nad<strong>in</strong>e Lewis, BS, RDMS<br />
Hong Li, RDCS, RVT<br />
Theresa Liberto<br />
Kayla Litvik
Lourdes Log<strong>an</strong><br />
Lee<strong>an</strong>n Long, BS<br />
Amy Longo<br />
Catusca Lopez, RDMS<br />
Loni Lopez, RDCS<br />
Autumn Lucas, RDMS, RVT<br />
Anabel Luj<strong>an</strong>, RDMS<br />
Marco Luna, RDCS<br />
Stella Luther<br />
Cori Lynn, RT(VS), RDMS<br />
Huiju<strong>an</strong> Ma, BS, RDMS<br />
Christy Maben, RDMS, RVT<br />
Melissa Mabry, RT(R), RDMS, RVT<br />
Bri<strong>an</strong> Maclell<strong>an</strong>, RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Lisa Mahoney, RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Steph<strong>an</strong>ie Mailloux, BS, RDMS<br />
Pol<strong>in</strong>a Makovskaya, RDMS<br />
Amber Malkowski, RDMS, RVT<br />
Isa Maloul, RDMS, RVT<br />
Swathi M<strong>an</strong>dadi, RDCS<br />
C<strong>in</strong>dy M<strong>an</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Julie M<strong>an</strong>son, RDMS, RVT<br />
Camille Marc<strong>an</strong>o<br />
Bozena Marek, RDMS<br />
Paige Marko, RDMS<br />
Jessica Marsala<br />
Di<strong>an</strong>a Mart<strong>in</strong>, BS, RT(R), RDMS, RVT<br />
Mel<strong>an</strong><strong>in</strong>e Mart<strong>in</strong>, BS, RDMS<br />
Ndre Mart<strong>in</strong>aj, RDCS, RVT<br />
Iliamar Mart<strong>in</strong>ez<br />
Meg<strong>an</strong> Masser, BS, RDMS, RVT<br />
Donna Massey, RT(R)(M), RDMS, RVT<br />
Di<strong>an</strong>e Mastroi<strong>an</strong>ni, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Abraham Mathew, RDMS<br />
Er<strong>in</strong> Matk<strong>in</strong>s, RDMS<br />
Carmen Matos-Diaz, RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Jasjit Mavi, MD, RDMS, RVT, CRGS<br />
Edw<strong>in</strong> Maxwell, RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Wendy McCall, RDMS<br />
Sus<strong>an</strong> McCormick, RDMS, RVT<br />
Heather McCoy, RT(S)<br />
Claudia McCrack<strong>in</strong>, BS<br />
Dawn McCrockl<strong>in</strong>, BS<br />
Christ<strong>in</strong>e McElroy, RDMS<br />
Am<strong>an</strong>da McFadden<br />
Michael McGee, RDCS<br />
Maureen McGuire, RDCS<br />
Kadi<strong>an</strong> McIntosh<br />
Ry<strong>an</strong> McIntyre, RT(R)<br />
Ron McKee, RDMS, RVT, EMT<br />
Kelly McMurtray, RDMS, RDCS<br />
Karen McNeace, RDMS<br />
Tamara McNease, RT(R)(M), RDMS<br />
Di<strong>an</strong>e Meador, RDMS<br />
Tr<strong>in</strong>idad Med<strong>in</strong>a-Jose, RDMS<br />
D<strong>an</strong>iel Meibers, RDCS, RVT<br />
Svetl<strong>an</strong>a Meier, MD<br />
Leah Meigs, RDMS<br />
Margarita Mejia, RDMS<br />
Max<strong>in</strong>e Melendez, RDMS<br />
Helen Mercier, RDMS<br />
Jill Merritt, RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Salma Merritt, RDMS<br />
Julia Mesalles, RT(R)(M), RVT<br />
Nabil Messiah, RDMS<br />
Grace Mevers, RT(R), RDMS, RVT<br />
Kimberly Micali, RDMS<br />
Taty<strong>an</strong>a Mikhaylov, RDMS<br />
Amy Mikles, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Laura Milberg, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Jolene Miller, RCS<br />
Lara Miller, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, RCCS<br />
L<strong>in</strong>da Miller, RDMS<br />
Naomi Miller, RDMS<br />
Sylvia Miller, RT(S), RDMS, RVT<br />
Tosha Miller, RDMS<br />
Rebekah Milner, RDMS<br />
Yvette M<strong>in</strong>a, RN, RDMS<br />
Martha M<strong>in</strong>er, RDCS, RVT<br />
Christ<strong>in</strong>e M<strong>in</strong>nick, RDMS<br />
Kerst<strong>in</strong> Modis<br />
Felicia Moise<br />
Jayne Mol<strong>an</strong>o<br />
Di<strong>an</strong>a Molero-Garrido, RDMS, RVT<br />
Ameche Monroe, BS, RDMS, RVT<br />
Ashley Monroe<br />
Krista Montogomery, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Martha Moon, RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Dolores Morales, BS, RT(R), RDMS, RVT<br />
Cristi<strong>an</strong>a Moreno, BS, RVT<br />
Amy Morg<strong>an</strong>, RDMS<br />
Tabatha Morg<strong>an</strong>, RDMS<br />
L<strong>in</strong>da Morris, MEd, RDMS<br />
Barbara Mrazek-Pugh, RDMS, RVT<br />
Mailyn Munoz, RDMS<br />
Courtney Nadell<br />
Brenda Nall, RDMS<br />
Carla Nardi, RT(R), RDMS, RVT<br />
Theresa Nardiello<br />
Am<strong>an</strong>da Nardozzi<br />
Beth Natta, RT(R)(M), RDMS, RVT<br />
Lucio Negrito, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Devon Nelsen, RDMS<br />
Marie Nelson, RCS<br />
D<strong>an</strong>ielle Nev<strong>in</strong>s<br />
Karen Newsome, RDMS<br />
Jeremy Ng<br />
Isabelle Nguyen<br />
Kim Anh Nguyen, RDMS<br />
Loc Nguyen, MD<br />
Marcie Nienhuis, RDCS<br />
Jennifer Niro, RDMS<br />
Dorthy Nollm<strong>an</strong>n, RDMS<br />
Cathy Norris, RT(R)(M), RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Michelle Nowiski, RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Elizabeth Nsubuga-P<strong>in</strong>kett, BS, RDMS,<br />
RDCS, RVT<br />
Lis<strong>an</strong>ne Nugent, BS<br />
Michelle O’Boyle, RDMS<br />
Roger Obregon, RT(R)<br />
Edw<strong>in</strong> Oleta, RDMS, RVT<br />
Heather Olvera, RDMS<br />
Kathleen Oram, RDMS<br />
Anne Orton, RVT<br />
Jacob Orton, RDMS<br />
Shelley Owens, MS<br />
Aileen Pabon Rodriguez, RVT<br />
L<strong>in</strong>dsay Packer<br />
Jorge Padron Portier, RDMS<br />
Eric Palfreym<strong>an</strong>, MD, FACR<br />
Jaclyn Paolucci<br />
Nicole Pappas, RDMS<br />
Jennifer Pard<strong>in</strong>o, RDMS, RVT<br />
Crystal Parenti, RDMS<br />
Roya Parhizgar, BS, RDMS<br />
Heidi Parkerson, RDMS, RVT<br />
Sh<strong>an</strong>non Parks, RDMS<br />
Kimberly Parris, RDMS, RCS, RVS<br />
Carolyn Paul, RDMS<br />
Grace Paul, RDCS<br />
Joyce Peckham, RT(R), RDMS<br />
April Pegram, RDMS<br />
Lee Pendergast, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Victoria Pennetti, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Gena Perez<br />
Mary Perk<strong>in</strong>s, RDMS<br />
Lisa Perry, RDMS, RVT, RCS<br />
Owen Persaud, RDCS<br />
Kaylee Peters<br />
Sam<strong>an</strong>tha Peters, RDMS<br />
Rebecca Philbrick, RN, RDCS<br />
Christ<strong>in</strong>a Phillips, RDMS, RVT<br />
Patricia Phillips, RN, RDCS<br />
Patricia Phillips, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Courtney Piekarski<br />
David Pierce<br />
Michele Piquet, RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Laura Plauche<br />
L<strong>in</strong>da Plymale, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Rebecca Porras, RDMS<br />
Michelle Powell<br />
Jenny Power<br />
T<strong>in</strong>a Pr<strong>an</strong>jic<br />
Shelley Prasad, RDMS, RVT<br />
Emily Pr<strong>in</strong>ce<br />
SDMS News Wave November 2012 12<br />
Barbara Propes-Rutledge, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Judith Puccio<br />
Shahid Qadir, MBBS<br />
Nooreen Quadri, BS, RDMS<br />
Vickie Qu<strong>in</strong>n, RDMS<br />
Maikel Qu<strong>in</strong>t<strong>an</strong>a, RT(S), RDMS<br />
Eunmi Ra, RDCS<br />
Erica Radcliffe-Henry, RDMS<br />
Voncile Radley, RCS<br />
Michelle Raeber, RVT<br />
Jennifer Ragno, RDMS<br />
Katie Ragsdale, RDCS<br />
S<strong>an</strong>th<strong>in</strong>idevi Ramasamy, MS, RDCS<br />
D<strong>an</strong>a Ratcliff<br />
S<strong>an</strong>deep Ravi, MD<br />
Krist<strong>in</strong> Rawl<strong>in</strong>son, RDMS, RVT<br />
Chelsey Ray<br />
Giselle Recio, RDMS<br />
Autumn Redd<strong>in</strong>, BS, RDMS<br />
Lacey Redlefsen, RDMS, RDCS<br />
Joy Reed, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Malcolm Reed, RDMS, RDCS<br />
Traci Reed<br />
Mimi Reise, RDMS<br />
James Reiser, RDMS<br />
L<strong>in</strong>ette Renaudie, RDMS<br />
Patricia Rene<br />
N<strong>an</strong>cy Reynolds, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Peter Richard, BS, RVT<br />
Lisa Richardson, BS, RDMS<br />
Meg<strong>an</strong> Rippeth, RDMS<br />
Kar<strong>in</strong>a Riquelme, RDMS<br />
Saba Rizvi, RDMS<br />
L<strong>in</strong>da Robb<strong>in</strong>s, RDMS<br />
Laurie Rodgers, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Alycia Rodriguez, RDMS<br />
Lili<strong>an</strong>a Rodriguez, RDMS<br />
Monica Rodriguez, BS, RDMS<br />
Meredith Rogers, RDCS<br />
Mil<strong>an</strong> Rokvic, BS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Dmitry Rom<strong>an</strong>enko, RDMS<br />
Di<strong>an</strong>a Ross, BS, RDMS<br />
Faye Ross, RCS<br />
Karla Rouse, RDMS, RVT<br />
Rachelle Rowse<br />
Laura Rubalcado, RDMS<br />
Lisa Rudolph, RCS<br />
Rosemary Rudowich, RVT<br />
Megh<strong>an</strong> Ruffalo, BS, RN<br />
Jill Ruff<strong>in</strong>o, RDMS, RVT<br />
Kourtney Ruggiero, RDMS<br />
Krystal Ruka<br />
Jeri Rush, RT(R)(M), RDMS<br />
Jenna Russell, RDMS<br />
Iyob Russom, RDCS
SDMS News Wave November 2012 13<br />
Alecia Rutkowski, RDMS, RVT<br />
Andre Sabongui, MS, RDMS, RDCS<br />
Er<strong>in</strong> Sadousky, RDCS<br />
Maciej Samsel, RDMS, RVT<br />
Pamela Samuels, RDCS, FASE<br />
Sarah Samuelson, RDMS<br />
Laura S<strong>an</strong>chez, RVT<br />
Mohammad S<strong>an</strong>dhu, MBBS, RDMS<br />
Martha S<strong>an</strong>tos, RDMS<br />
John S<strong>an</strong>toscoy, RDMS, RVT<br />
Alison Satr<strong>an</strong>, RDMS<br />
Heather Savel, RT(R), RDCS<br />
Milli Sawtelle<br />
Tracy Sawyer, RDMS<br />
Elizabeth Scarberry, RT(R)(M), RDMS<br />
Sherry Schaefer, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Rus<strong>an</strong>n Schafer<br />
Lisa Schlicht<strong>in</strong>g, RDMS, RDCS<br />
Kaitlyn Schmaltz<br />
Steph<strong>an</strong>ie Schmidheiser, BS, RDMS<br />
Teresa Schmidt<br />
Elisha Schmitt, RVS, CCT<br />
Nora Schuler, RDMS<br />
Alicia Schurch<br />
Kathryn Scofield, RDMS<br />
Eileen Scoles, RDMS<br />
Ollie Scott, BS, RDMS<br />
Kate Scrivens, BS, RDMS<br />
Anna Sear, BS, RDMS<br />
Jessica Seda, RDMS, RVT<br />
Christ<strong>in</strong>e Seithel-Gee, RDCS<br />
Kimberly Setnik, RDMS<br />
Traci Sevigney, RT(R), RDMS, RVT<br />
Debra Sewell, RDMS<br />
Noosh<strong>in</strong> Shahabi, RDCS<br />
Autumn Sharp<br />
Jill Shelly, RDMS, RVT<br />
De<strong>an</strong>na Shelpm<strong>an</strong>, RVT<br />
Melissa Sherl<strong>in</strong>g, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Latasha Shriver, RDMS<br />
Melissa Shull, RDMS<br />
Mary Ellen Sikes<br />
Corie Silvers, RDMS<br />
Stacey Simmons, RCS<br />
Lisa Sk<strong>an</strong>tz, RDMS<br />
Christ<strong>in</strong>a Smades, RDMS, RVT<br />
Tammy Smallwood, RDMS, RVT<br />
Betty Smith, RDMS<br />
Chloe Smith<br />
D<strong>an</strong>iel Smith, RDCS, RVT<br />
Deborah Smith, RT(R), RDMS, RVT<br />
Denise Smith, RDMS, RVT<br />
Matthew Smith, RDMS, RVT<br />
Mikayla Smith, BS, RT(R), RDMS<br />
S<strong>an</strong>dra Smith, RDMS<br />
Scott Smith<br />
Ted Socci<br />
N<strong>an</strong>ci Solo, BS, RDMS<br />
Kendra Somberg, RDMS<br />
Yu<strong>an</strong>yi Song, RDCS<br />
Lela Southwood, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Margaret Spald<strong>in</strong>g, RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
T<strong>an</strong>ya Specht, RDMS<br />
Lisa Speier, BS, RDCS<br />
Melissa Spencer, RDMS<br />
N<strong>an</strong>cy Spiegel, RDMS<br />
Christa Sp<strong>in</strong>ola<br />
Stacey Staples, RDMS<br />
Toni Steed, BS, RDMS<br />
Debra Stevens, RDCS<br />
Tobie Stewart, RDMS<br />
Caitl<strong>in</strong> Stolarski<br />
Chris Stone, RDMS<br />
Carrie Strickl<strong>an</strong>d, RCS<br />
Carrie Str<strong>in</strong>gfield, BS, RDMS<br />
Keri Stritikus, RDMS<br />
Tati<strong>an</strong>a Strom<br />
Lori Sulliv<strong>an</strong>, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Razia Sult<strong>an</strong>a, BS, RDMS<br />
Laurie Suppa<br />
Carol Sutherl<strong>an</strong>d, RDMS<br />
Jodie Sutherl<strong>an</strong>d, RCS<br />
L<strong>in</strong>da Sutherl<strong>an</strong>d, RDMS<br />
Keith Sweger, BS<br />
Brenda Sweigard<br />
Elizabeth Sw<strong>in</strong>dle<br />
Kimberly Symons, RDMS<br />
Ad<strong>an</strong>ny Talicur<strong>an</strong><br />
Emilia Tallarico, MS<br />
Marsha T<strong>an</strong>ner, RDMS<br />
M<strong>an</strong>zoor Tariq, MD, FACC, FACP, FCCP, FSCAI<br />
Sharon Taylor, RT(R)<br />
Angelica Thiel, RT(R)(M), RDMS, RVT<br />
Robert Thiem, MS<br />
Denise Thomas, RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Jennifer Thompson, RT(R), RVT<br />
Kelly Thompson<br />
Caitl<strong>in</strong> Thornburg, RDCS, RVT<br />
Lisa Thrasher, RMDS<br />
Hillary T<strong>in</strong>er, BS, RDMS, RVt<br />
Nicole Tolm<strong>an</strong><br />
N<strong>in</strong>a Tom, RDMS<br />
Mihaela Toma, BS, RDMS, RVT<br />
Lisa Toole, RDMS<br />
Christ<strong>in</strong>e Tragesser, RDMS, RVT<br />
Kathy Tr<strong>an</strong>, RVT, RCS<br />
Joyce Trausch, BS, RDMS, RVT<br />
Gary Travis, RVT<br />
Kather<strong>in</strong>e Tr<strong>in</strong>idad, RDMS<br />
Margarita Triplett, RT(R)(M)(CT), RDMS, RVT<br />
AnnMarie Trudeau<br />
Angela Trusty, BS, RDMS, RVT<br />
Judy Tucker, RDCS, RVS<br />
Sh<strong>an</strong>non Tudal, RDMS<br />
Nad<strong>in</strong>e Tuleja, RDMS<br />
Cather<strong>in</strong>e Tulk, RDCS<br />
Jacquel<strong>in</strong>e Turner, MS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Amy Um<strong>an</strong>a<br />
Sarah Undahl, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Reg<strong>in</strong>a Unzueta, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Tommy Upchurch, RVT<br />
Sonya Valent<strong>in</strong><br />
Julie Valfre<br />
Stephen V<strong>an</strong> Duren, RDCS<br />
Steph<strong>an</strong>ie V<strong>an</strong> Olst, BS, RVT<br />
Katelyn V<strong>an</strong> Pelt, RDMS<br />
Heather V<strong>an</strong> Tol, BS, RDMS<br />
Milton Vargas, RDMS<br />
Jennifer Varkoly, RDMS<br />
Karen Vaugh<strong>an</strong>, BS, RDMS<br />
Di<strong>an</strong>a Vaughn, RDMS<br />
Welia Verdejo<br />
N<strong>an</strong>cy Verge, RDMS<br />
S<strong>an</strong>ie Veseli, RDMS<br />
Jennifer Vick, RT(R)<br />
G<strong>in</strong>elle Vigil<strong>an</strong>te, BS<br />
Michelle V<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
Kathleen Viscum-Sauer, RDMS, RVT<br />
Barbara Wachtendorf, RDMS, RVT<br />
Kather<strong>in</strong>e Wade<br />
Sherry Wall<strong>in</strong>, BS, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Hui W<strong>an</strong>g, RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
X<strong>in</strong>jia W<strong>an</strong>g, RDCS<br />
Mary Ward, RT(R)(M), RDMS<br />
Edmund Waszczuk, RDMS, RVT<br />
Allison Webb, BS, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Karen Webb, RDMS<br />
Rachel Weber<br />
Kasi Weghorst, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Iesha Wehner-Lenton, RDMS<br />
Julie Weiss, BS, RDMS<br />
Angela Wells, RDCS<br />
Lauren Wendl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Juliet West<br />
Kathi West, RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Angela Wetzel, BS, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS,<br />
RVT<br />
Jessica Wheeler, BS, RDMS<br />
Kerri Wheeler, BS, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Lora White, RDMS<br />
Tr<strong>in</strong>a Whittle, RDMS<br />
Angela Wibbels, RT(R), RDMS, RVT<br />
Sabr<strong>in</strong>a Wilcox, RDMS<br />
Sabr<strong>in</strong>a Willard, RDCS<br />
Bry<strong>an</strong> Williams, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Brynna Williams<br />
Kather<strong>in</strong>e Williams, RDMS<br />
Martha Williams, RDMS<br />
Keri Willm<strong>an</strong>n, RDMS<br />
Carla Wilson, RT(R)(M), RDMS<br />
Pamela Wilson, RDCS<br />
Lori W<strong>in</strong>ter, RDMS<br />
Holly W<strong>in</strong>tz, BS, RT(R), RDMS<br />
Julie Wiss<strong>in</strong>ger-Robison, RDMS<br />
Jessica Wojcik<br />
Robyn Wolfson, RDMS, RVT<br />
Andrea Wood, BS, RDMS<br />
Tamara Wood, RDMS, RVS<br />
Angela Wright, RT(R)(M), RDMS<br />
Elizabeth Wright<br />
Kaliska Wright, RDMS<br />
Karen Wright, RDMS, RVT<br />
John Yarosh, RDMS<br />
Krist<strong>in</strong>e Yost, RDMS<br />
Dorothy Young, BS, RDMS<br />
Heather Young, RDMS<br />
Marcela Zak, RDMS, RDCS, RVT<br />
Laura Zaloudek<br />
Sally Zbikowski, RDMS, RVT<br />
John Zentz, RT(R), RDMS, RVT<br />
Kerri Zettel, BS, RDCS<br />
Xiaob<strong>in</strong>g Zheng, BS, RDMS<br />
Rachel Ziarko<br />
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