Clinical Interest Groups

The Clinical Interest Groups, or CIGs, bring together IMUS members with specialist expertise or interest in specific areas of ultrasound practice. Their role is to provide clinical input into education, guidance, research, publications and professional standards. They also help IMUS respond to emerging issues and promote safe, inclusive and appropriate ultrasound practice.

What do Clinical Interest Groups do?

  • Support professional networking and collaboration.
  • Share specialist knowledge and best practice.
  • Contribute to educational activities and events.
  • Support professional standards and guidance development.
  • Identify research and audit opportunities.
  • Represent specialty interests within IMUS.

Clinical Educators

Supporting ultrasound educators involved in training, mentoring, supervision, assessment and professional development.

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Chair
  • Emer Donnelly
Group Members
  • TBC

General Medical Ultrasound

Representing practitioners across a broad range of diagnostic ultrasound applications and settings.

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Chair
  • Leigh Tweddle
Group Members
  • Cian O'Flynn
  • Emmelise Barnard
  • Charlotte Cullen
  • Efa Farmer
  • Marita O'Neill (Vascular)

Gynaecology & Fertility Ultrasound

Supporting practitioners involved in gynaecological ultrasound, reproductive medicine and fertility services.

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Chair
  • Marion Maher
Group Members
  • Emma Hanley

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

Supporting healthcare professionals involved in the use of ultrasound for musculoskeletal assessment, diagnosis and clinical management.

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Chair
  • Emmelise Barnard
Group Members
  • Kevin Cronin
  • Glenn Carter

Obstetrics Ultrasound

Promoting excellence in ultrasound practice throughout pregnancy and supporting professionals working in obstetric imaging.

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Chair
  • Ann Fleming
Group Members
  • Claire McDonnell
  • Valerie Spillane
  • Debbie Sudding
  • Fiona Cody

Paediatric Ultrasound

Bringing together healthcare professionals involved in ultrasound practice for infants, children and young people.

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Chair
  • Louise Fitzgerald
Group Members
  • Ciara Lane
  • Debbie Miley
  • Sarah Drew

Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Supporting the development and safe use of point-of-care ultrasound across a range of healthcare settings.

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Chair
  • Áine Lunney
Group Members
  • Kate Bolger

Get Involved

IMUS members are encouraged to join and contribute to Clinical Interest Groups that reflect their areas of practice and professional interest.

Clinical Interest Groups provide valuable opportunities for collaboration, professional development, education and leadership within the ultrasound community.

Keep an eye on our social media and newsletter to find out how to join our Clinical Interest Groups.