AEUS Executive Committee

President

Boston Medical Center

​Dr. Muruganandan is an assistant professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. She serves as the director of ultrasound at BMC, where she has been a faculty member for over a decade. ​

Dr. Muruganandan earned her medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine in 2006. She completed her residency in emergency medicine and a dual fellowship in emergency ultrasound and global health at Brown University. ​

At BMC, Dr. Muruganandan has held several key roles within the ultrasound section, including overseeing residency education, serving as the medical student ultrasound clerkship director, and acting as the Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasonography (AEMUS) fellowship director. In her current role as director of ultrasound, she is passionate about expanding the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) among providers.​

Dr. Muruganandan's interest in utilizing POCUS in resource-limited settings has led her to collaborate with various non-governmental organizations internationally. She has developed ultrasound curricula and training programs for physicians, residents, and midwives in countries such as Sierra Leone, Uganda, Haiti, and Rwanda. ​

In addition to her clinical and educational roles, Dr. Muruganandan is actively involved in professional organizations, including the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) where she serves on the executive committee of the Academy of Emergency Ultrasound (AEUS).

President-Elect

Emory University

Liang Liu, MD, is an associate professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine (EM) and the Ultrasound Fellowship Director at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and completed both her EM residency and fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern/Parkland Health & Hospital System in Dallas. She is fellowship trained in Emergency Disaster and Global Health (EDGH) and Emergency Ultrasound. Dr. Liu is actively involved in teaching, supervision, and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows. Her interests in graduate medical education are particularly focused on ultrasound education, educational innovations, and the development of EM worldwide.

Dr. Liu previously served as treasurer for the Academy of Emergency Ultrasound (AEUS) and has been a member of the SonoGames executive committee since 2020. She previously served as the co-chair for the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Emergency Ultrasound Section (EUS) Residency Education Sub-Committee and a past section editor for the ACEP EUS newsletter. She currently sits on the executive committee for AEUS and the Society of Clinical Ultrasound Fellowships (SCUF) where she serves as the Director-at-Large and the didactic lead for the SCUF conference planning committee. She has been an active member of the ultrasound community since fellowship and looks forward to continuing to serve the community from which she has gained so much.

Treasurer

Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School

​Dr. Goldsmith is an instructor at Harvard Medical School and serves as the director of emergency ultrasound at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He earned both his medical degree and Master of Business Administration from the University of Connecticut. He completed his residency at the Harvard-Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency (HAEMR) program and pursued an ultrasound fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital. ​

In his current role, Dr. Goldsmith oversees the emergency ultrasound division, focusing on enhancing point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) applications in emergency settings. He is also the medical director at UltraSight, where he contributes to advancing ultrasound technology integration. ​

Dr. Goldsmith's research interests include the integration of artificial intelligence with POCUS, particularly in clinical pathways for heart failure. He has received funding from the National Institutes of Health and the state of Massachusetts to support this work. Additionally, he is involved in developing national guidelines for ultrasound-guided nerve blocks aimed at reducing opioid use in acute pain management within emergency departments.​

An active member of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM), Dr. Goldsmith has presented multiple abstracts and didactic sessions. He serves on the executive committee of the Academy of Emergency Ultrasound (AEUS), has volunteered for SonoGames, and is a recipient of the AEUS SAEMMIE award.

Secretary

Yale School of Medicine

Dr. Boivin is an instructor of emergency medicine at Yale University School of Medicine and a resident physician at Yale New Haven Hospital. He earned his medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and completed his residency in emergency medicine at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 2023. 

Dr. Boivin's professional interests include point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), ultrasound simulation, and medical education. He has co-authored several peer-reviewed articles on ultrasound applications in emergency medicine. 

Immediate Past President

University of Florida-Jacksonville

​Dr. Duran-Gehring is an associate professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine–Jacksonville. She earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans and completed her emergency medicine residency at the University of Florida College of Medicine–Jacksonville. ​Dr. Duran-Gehring is certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers. ​

In 2008, Dr. Duran-Gehring founded the department's Emergency Ultrasound Program as its sole faculty member. Under her leadership, the program has expanded to include an accredited Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasonography fellowship and has received management awards from the Clinical Ultrasound Accreditation Program. ​

Dr. Duran-Gehring is a nationally recognized leader in emergency ultrasound education and research. She co-directs the American College of Emergency Physicians' Ultrasound Management Course and directs the Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants' Ultrasound Course. Her dedication to medical education is evident through numerous teaching awards and course directorships. 

​Dr. Duran-Gehring previously served as president for the Academy of Emergency Ultrasound (AEUS) and as a SonoGames Round 2 station design lead. Currently, she serves on the executive committee of AEUS and the board of directors for the Society of Clinical Ultrasound Fellowships (SCUF), where she has also been a speaking coach for the national conference.

Research Officer

Stanford University

​Dr. Duanmu is a clinical assistant professor and co-director of the Ultrasound Fellowship in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Stanford University. She completed her emergency medicine residency at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, followed by a two-year emergency ultrasound fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital. During her fellowship, she also earned a Master of Public Health in quantitative research methods from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. ​

In her current role, Dr. Duanmu focuses on advanced point-of-care cardiac ultrasound, clinical decision rules, and medical education, particularly in competency assessment. She serves as a research mentor to medical students, residents, and fellows, and contributes to the Stanford emergency medicine residency research curriculum. 

Education Officer

Cleveland Clinic Akron General

​Dr. Stenberg is the emergency ultrasound director at Cleveland Clinic Akron General in Akron, Ohio. He earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and completed his residency in emergency medicine at the University of North Carolina Hospitals, subsequently pursuing a fellowship in emergency ultrasound at Virginia Commonwealth University. ​

In his current role, Dr. Stenberg serves as the fellowship director for the Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. He holds academic appointments as a clinical assistant professor at Northeast Ohio Medical University and as a clinical associate professor at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. 

Dr. Stenberg’s professional interests include procedural education, critical care, and regional anesthesia. He co-chairs the American College of Emergency Physicians' Ultrasound Section's Critical Care Subcommittee. ​

Dr. Stenberg is actively involved in medical education and has contributed to various publications. He has also participated in the American College of Emergency Physicians' Sonogames, serving as a station lead in multiple rounds.​

Member-at-Large

Emory University

Dr. Oh is an associate professor of emergency medicine at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. She earned her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School and completed her residency in emergency medicine at the University of Virginia. Dr. Oh further specialized by completing an ultrasound fellowship at Carolinas Medical Center. ​

In her leadership roles, Dr. Oh developed and directed a four-year vertically integrated ultrasound curriculum at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. She served as the ultrasound director for the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center's emergency department and currently holds the position of director of residency emergency ultrasound at Emory University. ​

Dr. Oh is the principal investigator of a Department of Defense-funded clinical trial investigating the use of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in cases of blunt abdominal trauma. Within the Academy for Emergency Ultrasound, she chairs the SAEMMIES Research Awards Committee, mentors researchers through the AEUS Grant Development Program, and contributes as a station lead for SonoGames content. ​

Dr. Oh’s professional interests encompass educational innovation, emerging technologies, ultrasound research, and faculty development. In recognition of her contributions to medical education, Dr. Oh received the National Emergency Medicine Faculty Teaching Award from the American College of Emergency Physicians in 2024.

Member-at-Large

Hartford Hospital/University of Connecticut

​Dr. She is the emergency ultrasound director at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut, and the fellowship director for the clinical ultrasound fellowship at the University of Connecticut/Hartford Hospital program. 

Dr. She earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and completed his emergency medicine residency at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York City. Dr. She then completed a clinical ultrasound fellowship at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s West. 

Resident Member

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Dr. Kishimoto is a second-year emergency medicine resident at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock, Arkansas. He earned his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine, where he served as president of the Emergency Medicine Interest Group (EMIG). ​

At UAMS, Dr. Kishimoto is actively involved in medical education and diversity initiatives, serving on both the Education Committee and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. His leadership extends to national organizations, including his role as an at-large board member for the American Academy of Emergency Medicine Resident and Student Association (AAEM/RSA). He also represents Arkansas as a chapter representative for the Emergency Medicine Residents' Association (EMRA) within the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). ​

Dr. Kishimoto's professional interests encompass free open-access medical education (FOAMed), international emergency medicine, and ultrasound-guided nerve blocks.