Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month, sponsored by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE), Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS), and the Society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU), is held every October to raise public awareness about the importance and value of ultrasound in health care. While many are familiar with its use during pregnancy, the initiative aims to highlight the broader applications of ultrasound across all life stages and medical conditions.

This event also serves as an opportunity for ultrasound professionals to educate the public and healthcare providers about the technology’s diverse uses. The sponsoring organizations encourage medical professionals to participate through activities and materials that inform and celebrate the vital role of ultrasound in modern medicine.

In honor of Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month, we recommend the following resources:

• From the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine (JUM): Diagnostic Ultrasound Safety Review for Point-of-Care Ultrasound Practitioners
• From the Scan: Ultrasound: How to respond to questions about its safety
• From the JUM: Overview of Therapeutic Ultrasound Applications and Safety Considerations
• AIUM Official Statement (on the JUM): Statement and Recommendations for Safety Assurance in Lung Ultrasound
• From the Scan: Understanding the Basics of Medical Ultrasound Safety in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

In closing, we welcome you to learn more about medical ultrasound, its safety, and its many applications in honor of Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month.

Cynthia Owens, BA, is the Publications Coordinator for the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM).