Date: October 23, 2024

Tricia Turner traveled to New Orleans recently for the Annual Society of Medical Sonographers(SDMS) National Convention to receive the “Distinguished Educator Award”

“The SDMS Distinguished Educator Award was established to honor exceptional educators in the field of diagnostic medical sonography. This award is given annually to an educator who is nominated by their peers for their dedication to teaching, innovation in education, and ongoing support of students through mentorship, research, and volunteerism.”

Tricia Turner received her BS Degree in Exercise and Sports Science from the Pennsylvania State University in 1996 and is a 1999 graduate of the South Hills School of Business & Technology Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. While working in the clinical environment, Trish joined the South Hills faculty in 2002 where she teaches various topics including ergonomics, embryology, obstetrics, gynecology, abdomen, and vascular sonography. Trish was promoted to the Director of South Hills’ DMS Program in 2015 after serving as Assistant Director for the previous ten years.  In January of 2023, she accepted the position of Assistant Director of Education for South Hills School in addition to her role as DMS Program Director. Tricia has contributed several chapters in various textbooks and has also been involved in various research where sonography was instrumental.  She is passionate about giving back to the sonography profession and volunteers for various organizations including SDMS where she currently serves on the Nominating Committee. She also served in various positions within SDMS including chair of the Annual Conference Management Committee from 2015-2021. In 2021, Trish received fellowship membership at SDMS for her commitment to sonography and engagement with SDMS organization.

Tricia also devotes time to Inteleos, “a global non-profit community of more than 145,000 medical professionals united in assuring that patients obtain the highest quality healthcare.”  She has been volunteering with the organization since 2009 and currently serves on the Board of Directors as Secretary.