The Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) is a professional society representing multidisciplinary imaging informaticists—including scientists, developers, vendors, imaging IT experts, and clinicians--united by their curiosity and commitment to improving health by advancing imaging informatics, with an emphasis on education, research and innovation. SIIM is spearheading the field of imaging informatics through multiple content domains including enterprise imaging, artificial intelligence/machine learning, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and standards.

SIIM continues to lead the development of imaging informatics across the enterprise through strategic initiatives and collaborations with image-centric specialties such as cardiology, pathology and dermatology. SIIM highlights collegiality, innovation and bias towards action as key values in their approach. Subsequently, SIIM has developed one of the first conferences on AI/ML, the Conference on Machine Intelligence in Medical Imaging (CMIMI). Additionally, given the extensive diverse community of imaging informaticists across various subspecialties, #YouBelongatSIIM is a hallmark of the SIIM culture and emblematic of SIIM’s intent for continued growth and sustainability.

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Values

Belonging

What it looks like at SIIM: We cultivate a warm, inclusive community where every voice is invited to shape the future of imaging informatics.

Why it matters: Find your professional "home base" and a global network, that champions your growth.

Collaboration

What it looks like at SIIM: Projects and programs are co-designed with multi-stakeholder input.

Why it matters: Gain diverse perspectives, partners, and insights you won't find in siloed forums.

Imagination

What it looks like at SIIM: We are future-facing, have a bias for action, and nurture bold ideas, rapidly iterating.

Why it matters: Be first to explore emerging tech that can transform your practice or business.

Responsibility

What it looks like at SIIM: Ethical, secure, and purpose-driven technology adoption is our culture, and non-negotiable.

Why it matters: Trust that every SIIM resource is vetted for patient safety, equity, and societal impact.

Validation

What it looks like at SIIM: Education, advocacy, and guidance draw on peer-reviewed research, real-world data, and robust evaluation.

Why it matters: Rely on practical, evidence-based information to support your clinical or operational decisions.

Accountability

What it looks like at SIIM: We take ownership of our commitments, measuring success transparently, ensuring alignment with our mission and community.

Why it matters: You know your contributions and feedback matter in shaping meaningful, lasting impact.

Key Priorities

From imaging to impact...
powered by data
driven by community
supporting every specialty

Graphic of SIIM Key Priorities

Education, Training & Professional Development

SIIM Certificate Programs & Micro-Credentials

Why it matters: Engage in "stackable" courses mapped to core competencies in enterprise imaging, AI operations, and cybersecurity.

Certification Exam Preparation (e.g., ABII's CIIP)

Why it matters: Explore bootcamps, study groups, and practice tests that will increase the odds of passing—at the first attempt.

SIIM Annual Meeting + Informatics TECH Expo

Why it matters: Encounter an integrated experience at the nexus of learning, connection, and innovation—designed to elevate careers and strengthen professional relationships.

Monthly Webinars & On-Demand Library

Why it matters: Connect 24/7 to access content keeping you current without leaving your desk.

National Imaging Informatics Course (NIIC)

Why it matters: Take advantage of low-cost student pricing, members and group offers—as we support the next generation of innovators in pathology, cardiology, radiology and all imaging-centric specialties.

Community

Networking Activities & Niche Meet-ups at Events

Why it matters: Meet peers facing the same challenges you are and solve them together, like the Hackathon.

Career Development

Why it matters: Grow with Journey Maps, Career Matrix, job placement Career Center, SIIM Members in Training, and scholarships.

Global Presence

Why it matters: Expand knowledge-sharing internationally through networking, and research opportunities.

Volunteer Opportunities

Why it matters: Share your expertise, expand your network and enhance your leadership skills.

Persona-Based Offerings

Why it matters: Access tailored tracks for clinicians, IT leaders, data scientists, vendors, and trainees ...so no one is excluded.

Strategic Technical Leadership

Standards & Interoperability Taskforce

Why it matters: Influence DICOM®, HL7®, and FHIR® development—then get early insight into upcoming changes.

Interdisciplinary Exchange & Collaborations

Why it matters: Join pathology, cardiology, dermatology, other specialties, and professional societies at events.

Future Vision for Key Priorities

Why it matters: Expand knowledge-sharing internationally through networking, and research opportunities.

Future Vision for Key Priorities
Enterprise Imaging Leadership Forum

Participate in roundtables and access guidance documents for CIOs, CMIOs, and imaging IT directors.

AI in Imaging "Ground Zero" Initiative

Convene with regulators, vendors, and users addressing lifecycle, governance, bias, and safety.

Research

CAIMI Conference on AI in Medical Imaging

Why it matters: Immerse yourself in the latest science alongside luminaries and publish your work.

Scientific Research & Applied Informatics Abstracts at the Annual Meeting

Why it matters: Showcase your findings, garner citations, and meet future co-investigators.

Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine (JIIM)

Why it matters: Publish open-access research reaching clinicians, engineers, and policymakers worldwide.

Conclusion

Together, we will implement these strategies as global thought leaders and advisors, uniting our community of clinicians, scientists, and industry partners, improving healthcare by advancing imaging informatics for all specialties.