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Mission

The mission of the International Certification and Education Accreditation Foundation (ICEAF) is to provide certification in medical ultrasound to physicians on an international scale and to establish accreditation for educational programs, with a special emphasis on underserved and developing countries.

Founder Statement

Key Elements

1.Certification - Physicians who have been performing ultrasound procedures for at least 3 years, or who have completed a residency or fellowship program in which ultrasound training was an integral part of the program, will be eligible. In addition, trainees in accredited educational programs will become eligible for ultrasound certification examinations using materials and criteria established locally with ICEAF approval. Time-limited certificates will be provided in both general and specialty areas. Those who become certified will be recognized for their accomplishments on www.sonoworld.com

2. Educational Accreditation - The ICEAF will not offer or directly sponsor training programs; however, it will be involved in the accreditation of these programs. In addition, a wide variety of other educational opportunities will be accredited, including journals, books, CD ROMs, and via the Internet, on the web site www.sonoworld.com. WHO Training guidelines will form the basis of the curriculum. Centers meeting ICEAF requirements developed in collaboration with local medical and, if appropriate, governmental authorities will be accredited, and will be subject to re-accreditation on a regular basis.

3. Continuing Medical Education(CME) - Recertification and maintenance of certification will involve ongoing education and accrual of specified CME credits (150 hours within a three year period). The ICEAF will identify and recognize appropriate sources of CME to qualify for recertification. The value of accreditation and certification will be determined by the success of ICEAF in obtaining recognition of its authority by both local and national medical and governmental bodies. Individuals will be able to keep track of their CME credits on www.sonoworld.com.

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Board of Directors

Barry B. Goldberg, MD, Chairman - USA
Peter N.T. Wells, PhD, DSc - UK
Christopher R. B. Merritt, MD - USA

Medical Advisory Board

Contact Information

Barry B. Goldberg, M.D.
Phone: 215-990-9003
Fax: 610-834-7748
barry.b.goldberg@iceaf.org
webmaster@theplazagroup.org

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