What We Liked

David: This topic is hard because there was so much I liked. From the “Welcome to the ASE in Boston” session to the “Lessons Learned Over 140 Years of Echo,” by the “seasoned” sonographers (more like 200 years instead of 140 but someone couldn’t add), the Essentials Track was filled with great topics. All of the sonographer speakers did an outstanding job combining educational content with humor. I also loved all the posters submitted by sonographers—that number seems to increase each year.

On Saturday, the 6 ^th Annual Research Awards Gala for the ASE Foundation (ASEF) raised over $60,000 (plus it was a chance for me to wear a tie). Additionally the ASEF booth raised $9,561 and the Scavenger Hunt $16,000 for a grand total of $85,000+! For me, the highlight of the Gala was honoring Peg Knoll, RDCS, FASE with the well-deserved ASE Sonographer Lifetime Achievement Award.

Dr. Roberto Canessa, FASE, a pediatric cardiologist recognized as a hero from the 1972 Andes plane crash, gave an emotional, heartfelt lecture about his extraordinary experience. Dr. Madhav Swaminathan, FASE, one of our anesthesiologists, gave a marvelous presentation for the 16 ^th Annual Feigenbaum Lecture.

Jayne: I liked just about everything!

I like the feeling of being involved, meeting tons of new people, being supported by so many people—my coworkers, friends, and people I had just met!

I liked that for most people, it’s a reunion of not only professionals, but of friendships. Everyone was so welcoming and approachable. There was laughter and fun in an educational atmosphere. The opportunity to experience this much is astounding! There were some really great tracks with incredibly interesting talks and impressive speakers!

I liked how there was still time for fun. The ASEF’s Heeling Hearts Scavenger Hunt was a great time to see beautiful Boston. The camaraderie and synergy was running high that afternoon! And of course, what’s a game without a little friendly competition going on between teams.