History of the AIUM

The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) was officially established as a multidisciplinary organization in 1952 when the use of ultrasound for medical diagnosis was in its infancy. Medical pioneers recognized the potential of this fast-growing imaging modality and agreed on the need to advance the art and science of ultrasound in medicine and research.

Over the past decades, the AIUM has achieved these goals through educational, scientific, and professional activities. The success, respect, and credibility that the AIUM has attained are based on the involvement of all ultrasound professionals, including physicians, sonographers, scientists, engineers, other healthcare providers, and manufacturers of ultrasound equipment. This unique combination of specialists ensures that recommended policies, practice standards, safety procedures, and performance guidelines receive the widest evaluation possible. The AIUM's emphasis is on making available to members the most up-to-date and accurate information and skill training so they can make the best use of this imaging modality while ensuring the safety of the patients who depend on them.

The AIUM has established committees to address the needs of the organization and the educational needs of the profession. Some of these committees are Annual Convention, Bioeffects, Clinical Standards, Constitution, Continuing Medical Education, Educational Resource, Finance, Membership, Patient Resource, Regional Courses, and Technical Standards. Subcommittees and ad hoc committees are created as needed.

Presidents of the AIUM

The AIUM has been led by prestigious presidents since its founding. Below is a list of AIUM's dedicated presidents:

• David C. Jones, MD, FAIUM - 2025 to 2027 (President Elect)
• Richard A. Hoppmann, MD, FACP, FAIUM - 2023 to 2025 (Current President)
• Levon N. Nazarian, MD, FAIUM, FACR, FSRU - 2021 to 2023
• J. Brian Fowlkes, PhD, FAIUM - 2019 to 2021
• Brian Coley, MD - 2017 to 2019
• Beryl R. Benacerraf, MD, FAIUM - 2015 to 2017
• Steven Goldstein, MD - 2013 to 2015
• Alfred Z. Abuhamad, MD - 2011 to 2013
• Harvey Nisenbaum, MD - 2009 to 2011
• Joshua A. Copel, MD - 2007 to 2009
• Lennard Greenbaum, MD - 2005 to 2007
• Lewis Nelson, III, MD, RDMS - 2003 to 2005
• Alred Kurtz, MD - 2001 to 2003
• Lawrence Platt, MD - 1999 to 2001
• Frederick Kremkau, PhD - 1997 to 1999
• Peter H. Arger, MD - 1995 to 1997
• Michael Tenner, MD - 1993 to 1995
• John Hobbins, MD - 1991 to 1993
• William O'Brien, Jr, PhD -1988 to 1991
• Christopher Merritt, MD - 1986 to 1988
• Richard Meyer, MD - 1984 to 1986
• Marvin Ziskin, MD - 1982 to 1984
• Barry Goldberg, MD - 1980 to 1982
• Horace Thompson, MD - 1978 to 1980
• Ross Brown, MD - 1976 to 1978
• William M. McKinney, MD - 1974 to 1976
• Gilbert Baum, MD - 1972 to 1974
• Denis White, MD - 1970 to 1972
• Joseph Holmes, MD - 1968 to 1970
• George Kossoff, DscEng 1968
• William J. Fry - 1966 to 1968
• Carlos Bustamente Ruiz, MD - 1965 to 1966
• Carrie Chapman, MD - 1963 to 1965
• David Rubin, MD - 1959 to 1962
• Jerome Gersten, MD - 1956 to 1959
• Disraeli Kobak, MD - 1953 to 1956