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123sonography’s company mission

At 123sonography.com, our mission is to TRANSFORM ULTRASOUND EDUCATION

Since 2009, we have led the way in delivering innovative and high-quality ultrasound education,primarily through engaging video content and interactive teaching tools. As pioneers, we introduced the first online ultrasound courses, the inaugural online echocardiography atlas, and embraced microlearning and social media for education.

We are now on the brink of launching the first AI educational product for ultrasound, continuing our tradition of innovation. With over 100,000 healthcare professionals educated so far, we are dedicated to enhancing skills and improving patient care through advanced ultrasound education.

Company History

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Establishment

Founding Vision: Driven by a passion for echocardiography and a need for innovative ultrasound education, Thomas Binder establishes the company.

Pioneering Online Education

EchoMasterClass Launch: Introduction of the first online video course with 20 chapters, over 30 hours of content, illustrations, and demos.
Online Atlas of Echocardiography: Launch of the first interactive echocardiography atlas.
EchoMasterClass Factsheets: Companion book release.
Endorsements & Awards: Recognition from the Medical University of Vienna and the Comenius Education Award.

Accreditation and Expansion

CME Accreditation: EchoMasterClass receives accreditation from UEMS and EBAC.
Echo Facts Book: Launch of the 1st edition hardcopy.

Digital Presence Enhancement

Website Relaunch: Comprehensive redesign to support the growing community.
TEDx Salzburg: Invitation to present at the event.

Engaging the Community

Webinar Series: Introduction of regular echocardiography webinars.
Social Media Growth: Facebook community reaches over 50,000 fans.

Global Outreach

Live Courses: Successful ultrasound course in Dubai with 120 attendees.
Expansion: Diversification into other ultrasound areas through collaboration with 3rd Rock Ultrasound

Educational Milestones

Echo BachelorClass: Launch to cater to a wider range of specialists.
More Live Courses: Including EchoDubai 2015, EmergencyUS Vienna, and EchoDubrovnik.

Comprehensive Learning

Six Online Courses: Introduction of Abdominal US BachelorClass, Emergency US BachelorClass, and TEE MasterClass.
Content Update: MasterClass refreshed with three additional chapters.
Echocourse in Brisbane: Further international expansion.

Website and Learning Innovations

Second Website Relaunch: Update to incorporate the latest internet technologies.
Echo SkillLab: Launch of video quiz product for exam preparation.
Microlearning Initiative: "60 seconds of echo teaching" on social media, growing to 170,000 Facebook fans.

Recognition and Collaboration

Ars Docendi Award: For a joint project with the Medical University of Vienna.
Cooperation with SonoSkills: Focusing on Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSK).

Addressing Emerging Needs

POCUS FocusClass Launch: To meet the growing demand for frontline ultrasound training.
Expanded Reach: Over 250,000 healthcare professionals engaged.
Joint Meeting in Bengaluru/India: Heart Beat Echo event.

Response to the Pandemic

COVID-19 Initiative: Online resources to aid HCPs, including webinars and courses on hygiene, lung ultrasound, and patient management.
Carotid US MasterClass Launch: Expansion of educational offerings.
Partnership with Fachhochschule Wiener Neustadt: For sonographer training.

Leadership and Innovation

New CEO: Kathrin Biernat takes the helm, with Thomas Binder focusing on content.
OB/GYN Ultrasound Course: First course launch in this specialty.
Sonoassistant: Introduction of a video search database.

Giving back

Scholarship Program: Aiding medical doctors and sonographers financially.
Adult Congenital Heart Disease Course: Launch and collaboration with DEKK, DGK, and 123sonography.com.
Partnership: German Imaging conference (DEKK) and the German Society of Cardiology (DGK), educating young doctors during the conference in Cologne

Expanding Influence

Course Milestone: Offering 23 courses online.
Customer Base: Surpasses 500,000 with a significant social media presence.
Cooperation with Vienna Emergency System: Strengthening emergency care education.

Embracing AI in Education