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Dr. Margaret A. Carroll / office: C 326C

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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING

PROGRAM

 

BECOME A MEDICAL SONOGRAPHER AT SUNY/DOWNSTATE

     

       SUNY Downstate College of Health Related Professions offers qualified MEC students preferred admission to an upper-division professional course of study leading to the Bachelor of Science degree.   The program is registered by the NYS Education Department and fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Sonography.  Graduates of the program are qualified to take the registry examination given by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.

 Anticipated starting salary range: $35,000 – $40,000

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The Profession of Medical Sonography

"Diagnostic Medical sonographers use high-tech ultrasound equipment, which enables dynamic visualization of the organs within the body, to produce and evaluate ultrasound images and related data that are used by physicians to make medical diagnosis. Sonographers function as integral members of the health care team, communicating with patients, physicians, hospital staff and colleagues.”  
(College of Health Related Professions 2000-2001 Bulletin, SUNY/NY Health Science Center at Brooklyn, p3.)

Medical Sonographers are responsible for selecting the proper equipment for tests ordered by physicians. They explain procedures to the patients, record additional medical history, and place patients in the correct
position for testing. They monitor the screen as the scanning device moves across the body of the patient.  Sonographers note the differences between healthy and pathological areas and check for factors such as position, obstruction, or change of shape, and judge if the images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes. They also record and file the results of each sonogram.

Medical Sonographers must have extensive knowledge in anatomy, pathophysiology, physics and the medical & biological sciences.  Many sonographers develop specialties in areas such as obstetrics-gynecology, abdomen, cardiology, vascular & Doppler imaging.

For further information about the profession of a Medical Songrapher, contact the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography at www.sdms.org

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Career Opportunities as a Registered Medical Sonographer

"Diagnostic Medical Sonography is one of the fastest growing diagnostic fields because it uses a noninvasive, painless and acceptably safe energy source--high frequency sound." 
(College of Health Related Professions 2000-2001 Bulletin, SUNY/NY Health Science Center at Brooklyn, p3.)

Diagnostic Medical Sonography graduates are qualified for careers as clinicians, educators and administrators in private or academic practice.  Most graduates find employment in hospitals and related settings.  Others are educators and administrators in universities and colleges, while some work for equipment manufacturers.  Because of the rapidly changing technological developments in area like sonography, job opportunities and new roles continue to emerge, offering graduates excellent opportunities for employment and career growth.                

Students looking to learn more about the career opportunities as a Medical Sonographer and other allied health careers are invited to attend yearly  Allied Health Career Seminars given at MEC by professionals practicing in their field.

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Downstate's B.S. Degree Program in Diagnostic Medical Imaging

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at SUNY/Downstate was the first ultrasound program in the United States to offer a Bachelor of Science degree.   The program's 21 month curriculum integrates the basic and medical sciences with sonography courses, giving students a comprehensive academic base which is then applied to their practical experiences at ultrasound labs throughout the New York area.  Specialty areas taught include obstetrics-gynecology, abdomen, cardiology, as well as duplex Doppler vascular imaging, neurosonography, and courses in new applications.
(College of Health Related Professions 1996-1999 Bulletin, SUNY/NY Health Science Center at Brooklyn, p28.) 

Applicants first complete a minimum of 60 credits of pre-professional (prerequisite) courses before applying to the Diagnostic Medical Imaging Program.  Once admitted, students complete 70 credits of upper level courses to be awarded the Bachelor of Science degree.

For more specific information about the DMI program of study at SUNY/Downstate go to 

www.downstate.edu/CHRP/dmi.html 

Interested MEC students are also invited 
to go to the SUNY/CHRP campus to attend a 
Downstate DMI open house 

When you are ready to apply to the Downstate DMI program click on the forms you need: 

CHRP undergraduate supplemental application form

 

letters of recommendation form

 

SUNY application (pdf form) or SUNY on-line application

 

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Anatomy & Physiology with lab or  General Biology with lab 8 credits General Chemistry with lab 4 credits Pre-calculus 3 credits     General Physics   3 credits English (composition and literature) 6 credits Psychology   3 credits Humanities elective  3 credits Western Civilization elective  3 credits Other World History elective  3 credits Arts/Music elective  3 credits Foreign Language  3 credits    Other recommended courses: Embryology 4 credits Additional Physics with lab 8 credits  Computer Science course 3 credits Statistics 3 credits   Click here for a Suggested Program of Study for MEC students who want to meet the Admissions requirement of the Diagnostic Medical Imaging Program at SUNY/Downstate Other requirements Students should have a minimum Grade point average of 3.0 A grade of "B" is expected in all science courses 3 letters of recommendation at the time of application CPR certification is required for students in the first semester of the Diagnostic Medical Imaging Program

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OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE
 at SUNY DOWNSTATE for the DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING PROGRAM

The Diagnostic Medical Imaging Program hosts Open House seminars in the beginning months of each year. The Open House is led by the  Acting Chairperson, Dr. Joyce Miller, who provides information concerning the career as a Medical Sonographer, the Diagnostic Medical Imaging program at Downstate, and admission requirements for the program. Students may also bring copies of their college transcripts for individual counseling following the formal presentation. 

For information on the yearly INFORMATION SESSIONS/OPEN HOUSES given at SUNY/Downstate for DMI and other allied health fields, visit

http://sls.downstate.edu/admissions/chrp/sessions.html  

All meetings are held at:
The Health Science Education Building
395 Lenox Road 
Brooklyn

If you would like to attend one of the Open House programs, please register by calling the Diagnostic Medical Imaging Department at 718-270-7760 , and give your name, address, phone number, and select the date on which you would like to attend.

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Students increase their chances for acceptance by participating in this program offered specifically for MEC students through the articulation agreement.

 

Dr. Margaret A. Carroll is the Biology Department’s Allied Health advisor and SUNY/CHRP Articulation Agreement Coordinator. 

 

Students should be Biology Majors seeking an A.S. in Science or B.S. in Biology degree and are required to meet with Dr. Carroll before applying for admission to SUNY/CHRP.

Dr. Carroll is located in room C-326C and can be reached at 718-270-6206 or by email    Students can also leave a written message in her mailbox in room C-326A.

 

For more information about SUNY/Downstate College of Health Related Professions visit their web site at
www.downstate.edu/CHRP/default.html

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Suggested Program of Study for MEC Students

 who want to meet the admissions requirement of the Diagnostic Medical Imaging program at SUNY/Downstate

 

Third Semester                              16 Credits			Fourth Semester                       16 Credits
PHY   114	Basic Physics	3	ENGL 211	Introduction to Literature	3
SPAN  101	Beginning Spanish I	3	ART  100	Introduction to World Art	2
CHM  201	General Chemistry I	4	HIST  102	World Civilization II	3
*BIO  152	Anat. & Phys. II	4	CHM  202	General Chem. II	4
MUS  100	Music	2	MTH   151	Pre-Calculus I	4

* BIO 111, BIO 201 and BIO 202 can be taken in place of BIO 150, BIO 151 and BIO 152

Upon completion of the courses listed in these 4 semesters and an addition 200 level History course, students can apply to the Department of Biology for an A.S. Degree in Science.

Additional courses that the student may elect to take in order to make them more competitive for admission into the Downstate program include Computer Science (CS 100  or 151), Embryology (BIO 376 ), Statistics (MTH 209/222), and additional Humanities courses such as (PHIL 101 or SSC 101/305/307)

Students are expected to have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0.
A grade of "B" is expected in all science courses.
Students need 3 letters of recommendation at the time of application.   

Students need to obtain First Aid/CPR certification before or within the first semester of starting the DMI program.

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Additional Notes

Medgar Evers students interested in a career as a Medical Sonographer are invited to join the
Collegiate Science & Technology Entry Program (CSTEP).  

This program is funded through a grant from the NYS Education Department and is designed to increase the number of historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged undergraduate students who successfully complete pre-professional education programs of study that lead to careers in Biology, Applied Biology, Medical and Paramedical fields.

CSTEP provides students with special courses, enrichment activities, tutoring services and opportunities for travel and paid research internships.

Students interested should contact Dr. Edward Catapane, CSTEP Program Director.

 

Students who successfully complete the courses listed with a GPA of at least 3.0, will have met all the basic prerequisite requirements, enabling them to apply for admission into the

SUNY/Downstate Diagnostic Medical Imaging B.S. Degree Program.

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