Richard Palma Bs

Richard Palma holds a Bachelor's degree in Cardiovascular Science from Northeastern University and has extensive experience in the field of ultrasound and cardiovascular education. Currently serving as the President of the North Carolina Ultrasound Society since April 2025, Richard is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs and the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Richard's role as Director of the School of Cardiac Ultrasound at Duke University School of Medicine commenced in January 2020. Additional positions include Instructor/Speaker at ESP Ultrasound and Professional Speaker for both Lantheus Medical Imaging and Philips. Richard's prior experience includes serving as Director and Clinical Coordinator of the Cardiac Ultrasound School at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center from June 1992 to January 2020 and faculty member at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute from 2011 to January 2020.