Candice Sellers, B.S., RDMS – Contributor Students attending ultrasound school consistently report that ultrasound physics is one of the most difficult courses in their program. It’s a required course and one that is important to master. Below you will find study tips and tools available to students to help them focus and hone in on… How I Mastered Ultrasound Physics
By Adrienne Hardy, RDMS (Ab, Ob/Gyn) – Contributor According to the SDMS, 90% of sonographers will sustain a work related musculoskeletal disorder; 20% will have a career ended because of the injury. With numbers this high it seems like it’s an inescapable truth that you must scan in pain or get injured at some point… Most Common Injuries in Sonographers
By Adrienne Hardy, RDMS (Ab, Ob/Gyn) – Contributor As I sat in my entrance interview for sonography school the professors spattered me with questions: “Do you have enough savings? What is your home like? How do you manage your time? Do you have someone who cares about your success and will support you in hard… Surviving and Thriving in Sonography School
We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Carlos Reveles, a high risk Ob/Gyn sonographer. In this interview, Carlos shares with us what led to him being recently recognized as a standout sonographer by his employer, and what it’s like being a male in a traditionally female field. Welcome Carlos! Hello my Name is Carlos… Explore Carlos’s Sonography Journey
Adrienne Hardy, RDMS (Ab, Ob/Gyn) – Contributor I clicked submit on the SPI physics exam and ran out the the room. The test proctor handed me a piece of paper with a huge scared looking picture of myself taken before the exam, my ARDMS number and the results of my SPI examination. My hand shook as… Passing the Sonography Principles and Instrumentation Exam
Candice Sellers, B.S., RDMS – Contributor The Ultrasound School Experience Ultrasound school is a very exciting and rewarding experience. The excitement of finally reaching your goal of getting accepted into an accredited ultrasound program is certainly a tremendous milestone! However, there will be moments of frustration and stress that will occur during your journey in… How I Managed Stress While in My Sonography Program
Adrienne Hardy, RDMS (Ab, Ob/Gyn) – Contributor What to expect as you transition from DMS student to the medical imaging workplace. In this two-part series, sonographer Adrienne Hardy helps students transition from the daily structure of an ultrasound program to choosing and thriving in the right workplace. One of the best things about being a… Discover Your Ideal Sonography Workplace
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
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