Organization Overview
About
The Society of Southern California Pediatric Echocardiography is a clinician-led 501(c)(6) non-profit professional society connecting cardiac sonographers, cardiologists, and fellows across Southern California.
Our Mission
To advance the diagnostic standard for pediatric and congenital heart disease through clinician-led education, shared regional expertise, and accessible continuing professional development.
sSCAPE was formed to unite the clinicians behind the transducer: cardiac sonographers, pediatric cardiologists, congenital heart surgeons, and trainees. We believe that by reviewing real-world cases, atypical anatomies, and challenging scans together, every echo laboratory in Southern California becomes stronger.
Core Pillars
Founded on four fundamental commitments to the Southern California pediatric echo community.
Peer-Level Clinical Dialogue
A dedicated space for sonographers, cardiologists, and surgeons to dissect complex anatomy, discuss scanning nuances, and share diagnostic insights.
Sonographer-Centered Focus
Recognizing and advancing the specialized craft of the pediatric cardiac sonographer — the skilled hands behind the probe during every diagnostic study.
Accessible Continuing Education
Keeping society dues at $15 to $25 per year with 100% free access for students and fellows so education remains within reach for the entire clinical team.
Regional Standardization
Connecting echo laboratories across Southern California to harmonize scanning protocols, share rare lesions, and sharpen diagnostic accuracy.
Our History
From regional case exchanges to an accredited non-profit medical society.
Founding & California Incorporation
Sonographer technical directors and pediatric cardiology imaging faculty from major SoCal children’s hospitals incorporated sSCAPE as a California non-profit corporation (C4735635).
Quarterly Webmeeting Series
Initiated regular online case conferences bringing together clinicians from across the region to present complex congenital cases, surgical outcomes, and scanning protocols.
In-Person Symposium & CEU Accreditation
Held the first annual in-person Southern California symposium and secured ongoing SDMS and ASE CEU accreditation for sonographer members.
Regional Expansion & Video Archive
Grew to over 300 active members across 18 regional institutions, with an extensive digital case archive preserving years of specialized congenital echo presentations.
Governance & Structure
Explore our leadership roster, formal bylaws, and ethical clinical standards.
Leadership & Board
Clinician-led board of directors representing practicing pediatric cardiologists, sonographer managers, and academic educators across Southern California.
Bylaws & Governance
California non-profit corporation (C4735635) bylaws, board election procedures, and membership voting protocols.
Clinical Code of Conduct
Professional standards and strict HIPAA patient de-identification requirements for all webmeeting and symposium presentations.
Participating Southern California Programs
sSCAPE members practice and teach across major academic pediatric health systems and specialized congenital heart centers throughout Southern California: