ABOUT BMUS Home About BMUS About Ultrasound Conference & Events BMUS Journal Ultrasound Training & Qualifications Policies, Statements & Guidelines  About BMUS - Home  Benefits & Joining  Awards  Council & Committees  Recommended Links   BMUS Members Sign In  Membership No.   Password    Request password   The British Medical Ultrasound Society is a multi-disciplinary body whose objectives are: The advancement of the science and technology of ultrasonics as applied to medicine. The maintenance of the highest standards in these fields The advancement of education and research in these areas, and dissemination of the results. The provision of advice and information regarding ultrasound to the public at large. Membership of the society is drawn from a wide range of disciplines including medical and paramedical professions, physicists, engineers, nurses, midwives, technicians, general practitioners, vets and others with an interest in medical ultrasound both in the United Kingdom and overseas. The success of the Society stems to a great extent from its multi-disciplinary nature, its regular special topic meetings, its Annual Scientific meeting and its quarterly 'Journal'.  MEMBERSHIP OF BMUS Current membership totals over 2400 from both the UK and overseas (approx.10% of members are from outside the UK), consisting of the following specialist groups : Sonographers (49%) Radiologists (25%) Obstetricians (12%) Physicists/Scientists (5%) Others including cardiologists, paediatricians, midwives, MTOs, Vets, GPs and equipment manufacturers. The BMUS membership year runs from 1 January- 31 December regardless of when you join. A renewal notice will automatically be sent out in January. You will be sent any mailings you had missed earlier in the year.  BMUS CONSTITUTION Registered Office   36 Portland Place, London W1B 1LS Registered Charity No.   289541 Company registration Number   1794511 Originating in 1969 as an informal ultrasound group the society took its present name in 1977 when it became affiliated to the World and European Federations of Societies for Ultrasound In Medicine and Biology. Status as a Registered Charity and Company Limited by Guarantee and not having a share capital, was attained in 1984. The documents 'Memorandum of Association' and the 'Articles of Association' form the basis of this constitution. Please use the links below to view these documents ... Memorandum of Association Articles of Association   SITE DISCLAIMER The information published on this site by the British Medical Ultrasound Society is not intended to be, and should not be considered as, medical advice. It should not replace any personal medical advice given by your registered medical practitioner and should not be used as a substitute for a medical consultation with such a practitioner. Hyperlinks to material on other servers are provided as a service and on the understanding that BMUS has no control over the information contained therein and takes no responsibility for its accuracy or suitability. WWW links to this site are permitted provided the link is to the original document on this server. Copying materials to your own website is not permissible without prior agreement of BMUS. The British Medical Ultrasound Society makes no claims about the suitability of the information on this site for any purpose and it is provided without any express or implied warranty. Copyright Information Copyright ©2006 British Medical ULtrasound Society (BMUS) All material on this server associated with this site is copyright of The British Medical Ultrasound Society, 36,Portland Place , London W1B 1LS. © BMUS 2008, All rights reserved