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Ascension Illinois is set to host its sixth annual Echocardiography Imaging Symposium for hundreds of attendees on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont.
The symposium, organized by Ascension Alexian Brothers in Elk Grove Village since 2020, is aimed primarily at cardiac sonographers, and has grown exponentially year after year. The event now provides more than seven hours of continuing medical education credits at no cost to participants. Besides cardiac sonographers, regular attendees include advanced practice providers in the areas of cardiology, intensive care and emergency medicine, along with non-cardiology specialists.
Originally developed to help reduce the underdiagnosis and undertreatment of valvular heart disease, the curriculum has expanded to cover other topics, such as post-implant valve assessment, tricuspid pathology and cardio-oncology. The topics are designed to be appropriate for both sonographers at structural heart centers and those in community settings and are updated annually as technology evolves.
The symposium is led by Dr. Andrei Pop, System Structural Director for Ascension Illinois. Associates from Alexian Brothers are being joined by other topical experts from other Chicagoland and National institutions.
“Regular education for cardiac sonographers helps all of us, from clinicians to patients, and builds a stronger community amongst medical experts,” said Dr. Pop. “The enthusiastic support from faculty and the number of participants from throughout the region and the country points to the importance of this effort; When we work together, our communities can become healthier and stronger”
“This year, Dr. Pop and his counterparts will tackle discussions on relevant topics like AI and other software influences on medicine, and their timeliness highlight how this symposium shifts every year to answer the questions top of mind for everyone,” said Dr. David Bordo, Chief Clinical Officer of Ascension Illinois. “We are honored to lead these discussions and help push medical practices forward.”
