Vienna, Austria, February 2024 123sonography, a top online ultrasound education provider, celebrates the achievements of its Scholarship Program, showcasing inspiring stories from graduates of the 2022-2023 academic year. This initiative, aimed at supporting aspiring sonographers in their educational and career pursuits, has enabled individuals from diverse backgrounds to excel in medical imaging.

Since its inception, the 123sonography Scholarship Program has been dedicated to eliminating educational barriers and fostering opportunities for students to thrive. By offering financial aid and access to cutting-edge educational resources, the program has empowered countless individuals to pursue their passion for ultrasound.

The testimonials of program graduates highlight its profound impact. From overcoming financial challenges to achieving academic excellence, these individuals exemplify resilience, determination, and a dedication to excellence. Here are some highlights from the testimonials of the 2022-2023 graduates:

• Maryam Ibrahim from Nigeria expresses gratitude for the scholarship, which significantly enhanced her echocardiography skills and basic cardiology knowledge.
• Gideon Tawiah from Ghana credits the Scholarship Program with helping him gain expertise in carotid Doppler and echocardiography, enabling him to pursue certifications and advance his career goals.
• Dul Monireak from Cambodia emphasizes the program's role in improving his echocardiography skills, allowing him to better serve patients and enhance their quality of life.
• Nan Htike Htike Lwin from Myanmar highlights the program's impact on her ability to provide independent echocardiographic evaluations in a rural community, significantly enhancing her diagnostic capabilities.
• Ummul-Khair Aliyu from Nigeria shares plans to leverage her education and experiences to pursue a career in echocardiography, thanks to the scholarship's support and opportunities.
• Alma Neco from Albania reflects on how the program has fueled her passion for learning and advanced her journey toward becoming a proficient healthcare provider.

123sonography remains dedicated to empowering future generations of sonographers through its Scholarship Program, aiming to make a positive impact on individuals and communities worldwide.

For more information about the 123sonography Scholarship Program and application details, visit 123sonography.com. 123sonography.com.

About 123sonography GmbH:123sonography is a leading provider of online ultrasound education, offering a wide range of courses and resources for healthcare professionals globally. Committed to innovation, accessibility, and excellence, 123sonography is shaping the future of medical imaging through education.

Vienna, Austria, December 2023 123sonography is thrilled to announce the launch of its second annual 123sonography ECHO Scholarship, building on the resounding success of the inaugural scholarship program. As a leader in medical e-learning, the Austrian company invites applications for the 123sonography ECHO Scholarship 2023, marking the second year of this esteemed initiative.

In a commitment to fostering excellence in healthcare education, 123sonography is offering five scholarships valued at over 6000€ each, totaling more than 30,000€. These scholarships encompass complimentary access to all Echocardiography courses, including Carotid ultrasound, boasting over 40 hours of online content for a year. Participants will undergo comprehensive tracking of their progress and receive a diploma upon completing the program.

The distinguished board of directors overseeing the selection process includes Prof. Thomas Binder, MD, FESC; Elena Surkova, MD, MSC, Ph.D.; Steven J. Lester, MD, FASE; and Georg Goliasch, MD, Ph.D. Reflecting on the significance of ultrasound in healthcare, Prof. Thomas Binder, founder and Chief Medical Officer of 123sonography, states, "While ultrasound is becoming increasingly more important, it is still underutilized in many parts of the world. One reason is the lack of training. Our scholarship will use an online approach to enable young and talented healthcare professionals to harness this technology, whether they work in a tertiary care center or a primary care setting."

The application deadline for this transformative opportunity is set for the 31st of January, 2024, with the announcement of the five winners scheduled for March 1st. As a testament to the impact of previous scholarship recipients, 123sonography proudly acknowledges the success achieved by its past winners, highlighting the valuable contributions they have made in medical echocardiography.

For further details about the program and the application process, please visit https://123sonography.com/scholarship.

About 123sonography GmbH: 123sonography is a leading provider of online medical education, specializing in ultrasound training. With a global reach, 123sonography's courses are designed to empower healthcare professionals by providing high-quality, accessible, and practical education. Led by a team of renowned experts, 123sonography is committed to enhancing patient care through the advancement of medical knowledge.

Vienna, Austria, June 2023 123sonography, a global leader in online medical education, is thrilled to unveil its latest groundbreaking offering: "EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE ULTRASOUND Essentials." This comprehensive course aims to empower healthcare professionals with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in emergency ultrasound, revolutionising the way medical emergencies are diagnosed and managed.

Designed to cater to the growing demand for expertise in emergency ultrasound, this course is set to transform the field by providing healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of ultrasound techniques and applications in emergency and critical care settings. With a focus on practical skills and real-world scenarios, participants will be equipped to make timely and accurate diagnoses, leading to enhanced patient outcomes.

The "EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE ULTRASOUND Essentials" course offers a wide range of benefits, including:

Comprehensive Curriculum: Developed by a team of experienced physicians and educators, the curriculum covers a broad spectrum of emergency ultrasound applications, including trauma, cardiac, pulmonary, abdominal, vascular, and procedural ultrasound. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge and skills to confidently utilise ultrasound in emergency and critical care situations.

Advanced Learning Tools: Leveraging cutting-edge technology, the course features interactive modules, high-quality video tutorials, case studies, and quizzes to engage learners and facilitate a dynamic learning experience. Participants can access the course anytime, anywhere, making it flexible and convenient for busy healthcare professionals.:

TRenowned Faculty: Led by Prof. Dr. Thomas Binder, MD, FESC, an esteemed expert in the field of ultrasound, the course brings together a team of renowned faculty members, such as Martin Genger, MD, and Martin Altersberger, MD. Their collective expertise and passion for teaching ensure that participants receive top-tier instruction, enabling them to master the broad topic of emergency ultrasound.

Dr. Thomas Binder stated, "If you work in a setting where you see medical emergencies, you can't come around learning ultrasound. With this course, we want to make it easy for healthcare professionals to master the broad topic of emergency ultrasound." Dr. Binder's vision and commitment to advancing medical education have been instrumental in creating this innovative course that addresses a critical need in the medical community.

"EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE ULTRASOUND Essentials" is now available for enrollment. To learn more about the course and register, visit 123sonography's website at https://123sonography.com/emergency-critical-care-ultrasound-essentials

About 123sonography GmbH: 123sonography is a leading provider of online medical education, specializing in ultrasound training. With a global reach, 123sonography's courses are designed to empower healthcare professionals by providing high-quality, accessible, and practical education. Led by a team of renowned experts, 123sonography is committed to enhancing patient care through the advancement of medical knowledge.

Introducing "EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE ULTRASOUND Essentials": A Game-Changing Course by 123sonography

Vienna, Austria, July 2022 The Austrian Medical E-Learning Company Opens its Pre-Registration for the soon-to-be-released Neonatal & Pediatric Ultrasound BachelorClass.

Vienna, Austria: 123sonography announced today the pre-registration for the Neonatal & Pediatric Ultrasound BachelorClass, the company's soon-to-be 23rd online course. The Neonatal & Pediatric Ultrasound BachelorClass is an accredited self-paced class that teaches how to perform and interpret ultrasound in neonates and infants. The course covers ultrasound topics on neonatal heart, lung, abdomen, brain, and spine with relevant clinical interpretations and applications. In addition, the 5-hour course teaches ultrasound-assisted procedures like umbilical line placement, needle aspiration, and lumbar puncture.

"Performing ultrasound scanning on fragile tiny neonates and pediatric patients is very intimidating. Most of the online ultrasound education is on adult patients, which is rarely applicable to neonates," says Belinda Chan, MD Course-Speaker and Neonatal POCUS Director at the Primary Children's Hospital. "My team and I have gained many personal tips and tricks on neonatal and pediatric ultrasound over the years. The Neonatal & Pediatric Ultrasound BachelorClass is an opportunity for us to share our secrets and is unique in demonstrating real-time scanning of neonates and young children."

The objectives of the course are to understand:

• neonatal ultrasound basics of multiple organ systems
• how to perform neonatal ultrasound and optimize image quality
• how to interpret neonatal ultrasound findings with clinical relevance
• how to use ultrasound to assist neonatal procedures

Features and benefits of the new Neonatal & Pediatric Ultrasound BachelorClass include:

• Over 5+ hours of high-quality video content
• Real-life scanning demonstration
• High-quality ultrasound images and clinical examples
• Interactive cases
• Case-based learning
• MCQ questions
• CME credits (pending)
• Diploma & Certificates
• Top speakers (Prof. Yogen Singh MD, Belinda Chan MD, Sasha Gordon, BSc)

The Neonatal & Pediatric Ultrasound BachelorClass is now open for pre-registration.

For more information on Neonatal & Pediatric Ultrasound BachelorClass, visit https://123sonography.com/pre-register-neonatal-ultrasound-bachelorclass.

About 123sonography GmbH: 123sonography is an e-learning platform for medical ultrasound and echocardiography, aiming to transform medical education. The commitment to producing high-quality videos through proven didactic methods and enthusiasm for the latest digital technology sets 123sonography apart from traditional education.

The Austrian Medical E-Learning Company opens its scholarship applications for the 123sonography ECHO Scholarship 2022.

Vienna, Austria 123sonography opened the application process for their first-ever 123sonography ECHO Scholarship. 123sonography offers five Scholarships with a value of over 6000€ each (a total of more than 30.000€). Those Scholarships include free access to all Echocardiography courses + Carotid ultrasound (40+ hours of online content) for six months.

123sonography will track the users' progress, and they will be awarded a diploma at the end of the program.

The board of directors reviewing and choosing winners includes Prof. Thomas Binder, MD, FESC; Elena Surkova, MD, MSC, Ph.D.; Steven J. Lester, MD, FASE, and Georg Goliasch, MD, Ph.D.

"While ultrasound is becoming increasingly more important, it is still underutilized in many parts of the world. One reason is lack of training. Our scholarship will use an online approach to enable young and talented healthcare professionals to use this technology. No matter if they work in a tertiary care center or a primary care setting." says 123sonography's founder and Chief Medical Officer, Prof. Thomas Binder.

The application deadline is the 31st of October 2022, and the five winners will be announced on the 1st of December.

For more information on the program and the application process, please visit https://123sonography.com/scholarship

About 123sonography GmbH: 123sonography is an e-learning platform for medical ultrasound and echocardiography, aiming to transform medical education. The commitment to producing high-quality videos through proven didactic methods and enthusiasm for the latest digital technology sets 123sonography apart from traditional education.

After much demand, the Austrian Medical E-Learning Gigant Releases the Adult Congenital Heart Disease course.

Vienna, Austria, May 2022 123sonography announced today the launch of Adult Congenital Heart Disease BachelorClass, the company’s 22nd online course. The Adult Congenital Heart Disease BachelorClass is a cohesive course covering the spectrum of common and (more or less) simple congenital defects. The course offers medical professionals a new way to echocardiographically assess congenital defects, including imaging modalities such as MRI and CT.

"Echocardiography in Adult Congenital Heart Disease is a large and complex topic - but the demand is enormous," says Prof. Thomas Binder, founder and Medical Chief Officer of 123sonography. "We decided to produce an online course on this topic, breaking things down to make it easier to understand and providing hundreds of case examples and demonstrations. This is certainly the most extensive online course on this topic."

Features and benefits of the new Adult Congenital Heart Disease BachelorClass include:

• Over 8+ hours of high-quality video content
• Imaging and patient demonstrations
• Hundreds of images and illustrations
• Case-based learning
• MCQ questions
• CME credits (pending)
• Diploma & Certificates
• Top speakers (Prof. Thomas Binder MD, Elena Surkova MD, MSC, and Matthias Schneider, MD, MSC)

The Adult Congenital Heart Disease BachelorClass will be available on June 1st. For more information on Adult Congenital Heart Disease BachelorClass, visit Adult-Congenital Heart Disease Bachelorclass.

About 123sonography GmbH: 123sonography is the global No.1 e-learning platform for medical ultrasound and echocardiography and aims to transform medical education. The commitment to producing high-quality videos through proven didactic methods and enthusiasm for the latest digital technology sets 123sonography apart from traditional education.

Date: 17.03.2022 17:00 CEST
Duration: 3 hours Webinar + Q+A session
Language: English

Vienna, 15th March 2022 Within only a few weeks, our perception of Europe and the World has changed. The Ukraine crisis has also changed our view on health care. Topics such as catastrophe medicine, radiation protection, aid to civilians and soldiers, and civil defense are now in the spotlight.

123sonography sees itself as an information and content provider to the medical community. While our primary focus is on diagnostic medical ultrasound, we also see it as our responsibility to provide knowledge to all those who want to protect themselves or help others.

Therefore, we put together a program including experts from civil defense, catastrophe medicine, radiation medicine, emergency medicine, and wound management to answer your questions and in an attempt to provide humanitarian aid to all of those involved.

Target Audience
Medical doctors and health care providers
Civilians involved in humanitarian aid
Everyone interested in the topic
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Univ. Prof. Dr. Thomas Binder
Founder, CMO and Founder 123sonography, Kardiologe, Leiter: Digitale Lehre Teaching Center
Medizinische Universität Wien

Mag. Kathrin Biernat, MBA
CEO 123sonography, Krav Maga Global (Austria), Civil Defense Instructor

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Researchers from the Medical University of Vienna in cooperation with 123sonography publish the results of a large online survey in the European Journal of Internal Medicine.

Vienna, 09 March 2021 – The survey which was performed in 3090 health care professionals (HCP) during the first wave of the pandemic shows that a high percentage of HCP had COVID-19, especially in countries where the medical system “collapsed”. In this group 9% of HCP were infected with COVID-19. In addition, 92% of the participants reported of personal fears and concerns related to the pandemic. Matthias Schneider the first author of the study emphasises that it is important to protect health care workers in a pandemic and to provide psychological support when needed: “Many of the health care workers included in this survey either had a COVID-19 infection or knew colleagues which were infected.” Specific concerns were related to the fear of being infected, losing a family member and the negative impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on the individual career”. The success of the study also demonstrates the potential of 123sonography, with its large international community to obtain important insights related to relevant topics such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more about this Survey.

Prof. Thomas Binder, founder of 123Sonography, has recently published an article on cardiovascularnews.com about the current state of medical e-learning.

Vienna, 13 August 2020 – The shift towards e-learning was further accelerated by the COVID-19 crisis. Thomas Binder, founder and chairman of 123sonography.com considers how online learning has become a staple for healthcare professionals during the pandemic, and using the case example of a carotid ultrasound: Cardiovascular News - Digital learning is becoming a part of the “new normal".

Austrian company teaches pulmonary ultrasound and COVID-19 protection measures for physicians and medical staff worldwide in free webinars.

More than 70,000 physicians worldwide, among them many from severely affected countries such as Italy, Spain, France, Belgium and the USA, have so far viewed the webinars, online events and courses provided free of charge by the Viennese med-tech company in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic on its e-learning and community platform 123sonography.com. “Pulmonary ultrasound, which can be used to detect COVID-19 pneumonia, plays an essential role in the diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19 patients. The high number of users in just a few days shows the great need for knowledge in this sector,” explains Professor Dr. Thomas Binder, cardiologist of the Vienna General Hospital, head of the echo laboratory and founder of 123sonography, the world’s largest provider of ultrasound and echocardiography e-learning. 123sonography.com recently developed into a central communication platform, where physicians exchange information on a transnational level about COVID-19 related intensive care and respiratory therapy.

Vienna, 9 April 2020 – The need of medical staff for adequate and quickly available training in the field of pulmonary ultrasound of COVID-19 patients is enormous. Only very few have sufficient experience. In cooperation with the Medical University of Vienna and the Vienna Medical Association, 123sonography created an online video training program consisting of several online courses in a very short time already at the beginning of the pandemic. This program specifically teaches the handling and treatment of COVID-19 patients, such as the correct use of protective equipment, correct disinfection and the strategic logistics for infection prevention, which will be launched next week. “It’s a race against time. The urgency of the crisis requires fast action to support those who are on the front line and are themselves exposed to a high risk of infection,” says Thomas Binder. If the traditional path of academic exchange in the form of seminars and conferences is blocked, e-learning is the only way to quickly transfer teaching content from experts and new findings to health care professionals (HCP) in all countries of the world. The networking of medical personnel with each other is equally important in order to exchange experiences in intensive care and respiratory therapies and thus to be able to make a valuable contribution to the production of a future therapy and vaccination.

Dr. Baldasarre Ferro, an intensive care physician from Livorno, is one of the speakers of the webinar: “It is both frustrating and frightening for us that we do not fully understand and cannot explain why even young and healthy patients die or why the course of the disease may be mild in older patients with pre-existing conditions.”

123sonography online event for COVID-19 receives worldwide attention
After the pandemic increasingly exacerbated in several EU neighboring countries, 25,000 HCPs from 127 countries visited the online events of 123sonography on diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19 patients. Intensive care physicians and experts from Italy, France, China, the USA and Austria reported on their experiences and answered the most critical of the more than 700 questions submitted by the audience. The event is one of the most watched online events in the medical field worldwide.
Together with further training videos on the topic, 123sonography reached 70,000 visitors. “It is our moral obligation to help our colleagues, who risk their lives every day, with all our resources and possibilities,” explains Thomas Binder.

123sonography currently counts 450,000 health care professionals from 175 countries among its international users. Founded in 2009 by Dr. Thomas Binder and located in Vienna, the company offers various online ultrasound courses with international CME certification (AMA PRA-1) (https://www.123sonography.com/cme-credits). Since December 2019, following a management change and financial restructuring, the business has been jointly managed by Thomas Binder (LinkedIn) and Kathrin Biernat (LinkedIn). In the same year 2019, 123sonography acquired the US-American company SonoWorld from the Intelios Group, which is one of the major players in the education sector. Ultrasound diagnostics is currently one of the fastest growing markets for imaging techniques in medical technology.
The company’s vision is to make medical diagnostics of ultrasound and echocardiography easily and cost-effectively accessible via e-learning to physicians and medical personnel worldwide in the highest quality and professionalism. All 123sonography courses are certified according to AMA PRA Category 1 CME[2] Credits^TM. The study material consists of videos, interactive case studies, atlas, demos, quizzes and is accessible to all users. The courses can be taken at once or flexibly in different time frames. In addition, live events are held in various countries and cities around the world, for example in Dubai. Partnerships exist with the Medical University of Vienna, the Austrian Medical Association, Sono Skills, Universal Ultrasound Management and 3rd Rock Ultrasound.

Professor Dr. Thomas Binder is the founder of 123sonography and a specialist for internal medicine and cardiology. He is the head of the echo laboratory of the 2nd Medical University Clinic Vienna, Cardiology. He completed his medical studies at the Medical University of Vienna in 1985. After numerous research stays in the USA, he completed his specialist training in internal medicine in 1992 and his specialist training in cardiology in 1994. In 2000, he was appointed professor at the Medical University of Vienna, where he was appointed head of the echo laboratory in the same year. Dr. Binder’s main research focus is in the field of imaging techniques in cardiology, and here especially on heart ultrasound (echocardiography). In his scientific capacity, he is the author of numerous articles in national and international journals and book contributions. He has served as Deputy Editor of the European Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging and as Co-Editor of Medscape/Web MD. Dr. Binder is a member of numerous international professional societies. He is also a founding member and Secretary of the European Cardiology Section Foundation (ECSF) and Secretary of the European Board for Accreditation in Cardiology (EBAC) as well as the Cardiology Section of the Union Européenne des Médicins Spécialistes (UEMS). In 2018, together with colleagues from the Medical University of Vienna, he received the Austrian “Ars Docendi Award” for his blended learning program. (LinkedIn)

Kathrin Biernat joined 123sonography as CEO in March 2021. She has a profound background in Marketing, Sales, and Business Development with more than 13 years of international experience. She started her career in a medium-sized lighting company, developing the markets in Great Britain, Belgium, and France after completing her first University degree in English and combined European studies at the Karl-Franzens Universität in Graz in 2008. After completing her MBA studies in 2012, she spent several years in the global headquarters of a German enterprise in Munich and returned to Austria in 2020. (LinkedIn)