The American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) is committed to the highest standards in cardiovascular ultrasound and creates standards and guidelines and educational materials to facilitate high quality patient care. This is articulated clearly in our mission statement and strategic goals. The ASE also welcomes all users of echo as members, all of whom have the ability to avail of the ASE’s offerings in education, networking and advocacy. However, availing of these offerings is a voluntary activity. There is an opportunity for members to express their concerns (“whistle blow”) regarding other ASE members (i.e. a written request with specific incidents) if there are violations of disclosure and representations made to the ASE, and we will take appropriate action in accordance with our bylaws, code of ethics and whistle blower policy.
While the ASE is not a certification body, we will adjudicate member misconduct as a non-profit organization that serves the public interest and the common good.