DruAusten Fields, RDMS (AB, OB/GYN), RVT – Contributor The Skilled Sonographer, DruAusten Fields, RDMS (AB, OB/GYN), RVT looks back on the development of her SPI test prep mini-course, and her work to help others pass their SPI exam. When I look back on where I started versus where I am, I can confidently say I have… Tap into Dru’s Diagnostic Imaging Expertise

Adrienne Hardy, RDMS (Ab, Ob/Gyn) – Contributor 5 Skills for Effective Communication in Your New Sonographer Employee Orientation “Communication is power. Those who have mastered its effective use can change their own experience of the world and the world’s experience of them. All behavior and feelings find their original roots in some form of communication.” -Tony… 5 Skills for Effective Communication in Your New Sonographer Employee Orientation

Adrienne Hardy, RDMS (Ab, Ob/Gyn) – Contributor What to expect as you transition from DMS student to the medical imaging workplace. Congratulations! You ran the marathon of Sonography school and now have gotten a job! What a relief, right? All the pent up anxiety and pressure of ultrasound school feels let off like a pressure valve… Surviving the Transition: From Student to Sonographer Pro!

Lynn Nguyen – Sonography Student & Contributor Join Lynn on her journey as she pursues a 2nd career as a sonographer. Why Sonography? How Did I Get Here? I have never given sonography a thought much less loving the thought that I am going to be a sonographer one day. In high school I knew… Why I Chose Diagnostic Medical Sonography

DruAusten Fields, RDMS (AB, OB/GYN), RVT – Contributor The Skilled Sonographer, DruAusten Fields, RDMS (AB, OB/GYN), RVT shares her sonography story! From Indecision to Decision Deciding on a lifelong career can be stressful, especially at a young age. During high school was when I began toying with the idea of pursuing a career in the… Systems for Success in Sonography

By Samantha Callis, MHA, RDMS, RDCS – Contributor April 15, 2020 Sonography Education: Expecting the Unexpected… and then Some When I think of the unexpected, I think things like losing clinical sites, student attrition, incidental lab findings on volunteers, etc. The thought of a series of events like something out of an apocalyptic doomsday movie… Read more

Sam Callis, contributor at USI, is an author and sonographer with experience in multi-specialty clinical practice, higher education, and the medical device industry. She is the author of Diagnostic Medical Sonography – The Definitive Guide to Planning Your Career.  We were first introduced to Samantha back in 2019 with this terrific interview in which she… From Art to Science: A Sonographer’s Unique Career Path

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director Adina Pupko, BS, RDMS, RDCS Ms. Pupko has been the Program Director for the Echo-Vascular track of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Center for Allied Health Education (CAHE) since its inception in August 2018. She has over 20 years of experience working in echo-vascular ultrasound and many years teaching… The Evolution of Sonography: Insights from Adina Pupko

The overall demand for healthcare workers, including medical imagers, is consistently increasing. The aging baby boomer population has resulted in opportunity, both in the increased need for diagnostic imaging procedures, and the need for providers to fill positions vacated by retirement. Such an increase in medical imaging careers is creating employment opportunities for individuals who… Updated for 2024

3D Ultrasound is an amazing tool of modern medicine that can help diagnose patients and save lives. What is 3D Ultrasound? For much of our history, knowledge of the human body and our working systems has been only skin deep.  Anatomical studies and drawings allowed us to expand our understanding of how our bodies function… Read more

How to Find an Accredited Sonography Program in 2024 Beginning an educational program is a major commitment, and it’s important to do your research. Learning about the career itself and whether or not it would be a good fit for you is probably the most important first step, followed closely by choosing an appropriate program… Who Provides Accreditation for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Programs?

Ultrasound Schools Info reached out to several respected sonography professors, program directors, and instructors from across the country. In this article, they share their expert guidance and insight with you. Advice for Sonography Students Are you thinking about pursuing a career in medical imaging?  If so, you’ve picked a popular career in a growing field… Advice from Ultrasound Professors

Yonella Demars has been a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer for over nine years. She has a BS and Master’s degree in Radiologic Sciences and is currently in the candidacy phase of a Radiation Science PhD degree. Her interest is burnout and organizational commitment among sonographers in the U.S.  She is also an author and entrepreneur of… Read more

It was truly an honor to interview Joan P. Baker MSR, RDMS, RDCS, FSDMS. Originally from England, Baker was invited to the United States in the 1960s – due to her sonography passion and practice – and she’s been here ever since. Baker’s eclectic career as a clinical sonographer, educator, and now president of the… Read more

Dr. Traci Fox EdD, RT(R), RDMS, RVT has been a sonographer for over 20 years, but she’s been intrigued by the sciences since grade school. She earned her Bachelor and Masters of Science degrees from Thomas Jefferson University, and her Doctorate in Education from Drexel University. Currently she is a full time Diagnostic Medical Sonography… Read more

Heather Christensen, PA-C, CSS is a Physician’s Assistant and graduate of Northeastern University. In her practice, she uses ultrasound to teach individuals how to exercise properly in order to resolve or prevent problems in their back and other parts of their body’s core. Heather is the founder of UltrasoundCore.com and the creator of two Core… Read more

In the first article of our Women in Medical Imaging series, we introduce you to some individuals who have, or are currently, making their mark in the field. Some are no longer with us but have left us with lessons that continue to benefit human lives; others are just in the beginning of their careers… Read more

We headed north to Canada to speak to British Columbia-based sonographer Tatym Schneider. We first learned about Tatym upon discovering her blog, SmartSonographer.com, which seeks to share ultrasound knowledge and inspire sonographers to excel in their profession. Tatym is not only a writer and an ARDMS-certified/Canadian Registered Sonographer (CRS), but she’s also a digital artist… Read more

As technology continues to evolve and permeate the field of healthcare, health science educators are utilizing advanced simulation training to prepare students for the challenges of the clinical environment. Medical facilities are also turning to simulation tools to help health professionals improve processes in the workplace. Sonography instructors have seen tremendous value for their students… Read more

Earlier this year, we received some advice from another ultrasound professor: Michael Keith, (B.S.R.T., R.D.M.S) who is the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director at Rowan College at Gloucester County in New Jersey. Director Keith had this to say:  “I would encourage all aspiring sonographers to make sure they pay strict attention in Anatomy and Physiology… Read more

Tricia Turner (BS, RDMS, RVT) graduated from the South Hills School of Business & Technology (SHS) Sonography program in 1999.  Today, she is the program’s Director. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program at South Hills School of Business & Technology (SHS) started in the mid-90s with about five students. Now the program currently boasts approximately… Read more

It’s common for sonographers and ultrasound technicians to experience work-related pain or to develop musculoskeletal injuries. Affected areas can include the neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands and the upper and lower back. Disorders can range from temporary injury to having to give up work due to the development of a permanent disability. Consider these statistics: Work related… Read more

In addition to the faculty highlighted in our “Advice from Ultrasound Professors” article, we also heard back from Ken Galbraith, the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. X The Chair of the Ultrasound Program offered this advice for aspiring medical imagers: “Take care of your patients’ needs… Read more

Emily Downs is an experienced Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with a BS in Radiation Science.  She is currently the Program Director of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program of Denver in Colorado, where she has served for the past three years. In 2014, she received the IFSER (International Foundation For Sonography Education and Research) International Outreach Advocate Award… Read more

Talking about health & nutrition … and job interviews! Something countless mothers have told their children across generations is “Eat your vegetables!” to encourage their family to lead a healthy lifestyle. According to the Dairy Council of California’s “Healthy Eating Made Easier” program, vegetables provide essential nutrients so your body can stay healthy; depending on… Read more

A Medical Imaging Application Specialist is someone who educates sonographers and providers of medical imaging about new technologies and equipment.  These professionals are technically savvy and fill key roles working for major manufacturers and distributors of medical imaging equipment. Job Description Application specialists train customers and colleagues on how to use the medical imaging equipment… Read more

Melessa Cizik has been an ultrasound tech for over 10 years with extensive experience performing general, OB/GYN, small parts and vascular ultrasound exams. Having graduated the top of her sonography class at Bergen Community College in Paramus, New Jersey, Cizik now offers ultrasound tutoring services online, using video, audio and whiteboard technologies. She helps individuals… Read more

X-rays and ultrasounds are both examples of medical imaging procedures. (Other diagnostic imaging modalities exist too, like CT or CAT scans, MRIs, PET scans, among others.) Both ultrasound and X-ray technology tend to be readily or widely available, and relatively inexpensive compared to other modalities. So what is the difference between the two? Each imaging… Read more

Author: Emily Long, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences As a diagnostic medical sonography student, you are probably starting to explore the job market in effort to secure employment upon graduation. This, of course, is not a unique circumstance. Every year thousands of students in all sorts of academic programs are concerned about landing their first… Read more

In Part 1 of our interview with diagnostic medical sonographer, echocardiographer and vascular technologist,  Tom Whelan (RDMS, RDCS, RVT, FASE), we learned how he started his sonography career over three decades ago and how he has been a pioneer in the field.  In this second part, he shares some of his professional highlights as well… Read more

Editor’s Note: Tom Whelan passed away in February of 2018. Our thoughts are with his family, and we remain thankful for his many contributions to the medical imaging community. Tom Whelan (RDMS, RDCS, RVT, FASE) has been a sonographer for nearly 35 years. The ARDMS-certified professional and Fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography has… Read more

Jessica Carlino, RDMS, RVT, is a diagnostic medical sonographer and registered vascular technician in Lancaster Pennsylvania. She graduated from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (PA College) and is currently pursuing her Health Sciences Bachelor Degree. She anticipates completing this BSHS degree at PA College in May, 2015.  Pictured below… Read more

Stephanie Eisler, RDMS – Contributor Part 2 of 2.  Read Part 1 of Stephanie’s article “The Nanny McPhee of Ultrasound“, where she shares with us how she got her start as a traveling sonographer. Tricks of the Trade There are numerous companies that hire and refer traveling sonographers. I have worked with several, and each… Read more

Stephanie Eisler, RDMS – Contributor Part 1 of 2 in Stephanie’s article series on becoming a Traveling Sonographer “You can stay as long as they need you, but do not want you. Once you are no longer needed, but wanted, you must leave.” Fate, destiny, or happen stance; it was by pure accident that I… Read more

Are you wanting to get into healthcare, but don’t want to spend a lot of time and money before starting? You might be surprised to find out that you do not necessarily need a four-year degree (or higher) to kick start a healthcare career. Whether you are finishing up high school, or wanting to change… Read more

Sandra Minck, RDMS has been a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) for nearly 29 years. She was inspired to start her ultrasound career after seeing that first sonogram while pregnant with her first child. Now a mother of two, Minck is also the author of Ultrasound Unwrapped: A Week-by-Week Pregnancy Image Guide, where she provides a… Read more

A high-risk pregnancy means there is a greater chance the baby or mother will experience such problems as abnormal fetal development, early (premature) labor and placenta previa. Numerous factors characterize a high-risk pregnancy, such as the mother has a pre-existing health condition (like diabetes, chronic hypertension, epilepsy, kidney disease, sickle cell anemia, lupus or cancer)… Read more

Dr. Matt Dawson and Dr. Mike Mallin are the founders and co-hosts of Ultrasound Podcast, an entertaining and educational audio-visual show that has been downloaded over 500,000 times in more than 180 countries. The podcasts are hilarious, even sometimes bold, but don’t let their cheekiness fool you! Dr. Dawson (MD, RDMS, RDCS) the Director of… Read more

Dr. Taco Geertsma is a radiologist and head of the Ultrasound department at Hospital Gelderse Vallei, The Netherlands. He is also the founder of Ultrasoundcases.info, a teaching website that makes case files available free of charge for educational use to hundreds of thousands of people every year.  As of May, 2013, UltrasoundCases.info has shared over… Read more

“I love talking about ultrasound,” says Dave Felix, who has been a registered sonographer (RDMS) for more than 15 years. In 1995, Felix established SonoTemps Inc. with his wife Ellen (who brought her extensive experience in health information management to the company). The Florida- based staffing agency sends out its skilled and qualified traveling sonographers… Read more

Do you have what it takes? Explore the qualities you’ll need to be successful as a medical sonographer. Diagnostic medical sonography is increasingly more important in the application of modern medicine, and quality, trained sonographers play a vital role in today’s healthcare.  It is clear that working as a diagnostic medical sonographer is an excellent… Read more

UltrasoundSchoolsInfo.com is thrilled to have interviewed Chelsey Wright, BS-MIRS, RDCS (AE, PE), RDMS, as she provided such great insight into what it is like to go to school for, and work in, the sonography profession. As you can see by her credentials, she completed a Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences and has… Read more

Dr. Neal Kassell is the founder of the Focused Ultrasound Surgery Foundation, whose mission it is “to shorten the time from technology development to patient treatment; to foster new applications; and to accelerate the worldwide adoption of focused ultrasound surgery.” We were fortunate enough to speak to Dr. Kassell, a neurosurgery professor at the University… Read more

How Ultrasound is Improving the Lives of Animals Sonography is increasingly becoming important in healthcare. But it is not only used on human patients. More and more veterinary settings are performing ultrasounds on their feline, canine and other animal patients as well. An article from the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography’s magazine News Wave (“Increasing… Read more