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Welcome to the USI Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

Diagnostic medical sonography, also called ultrasound, is the science of using sound waves to create a diagnostic image to investigate an illness, injury, or possible treatment of a disease. A sonographer works under the direction of a physician to perform sonographic examinations of many parts of the human body.

Sonography is a multifaceted profession consisting of many specialty areas. These areas include: abdominal, obstetrics and gynecology, vascular and cardiac sonography.

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at the University of Southern Indiana is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) on recommendation by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS) in Abdominal-Extended, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vascular, and Cardiac concentrations.


Information for Out-of-State Students

Are you an out-of-state student interested in pursuing the Bachelor's in Diagnostic Medical Sonography degree at USI or determining if the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program meets individual state requirements for employment? Check your eligibility.

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is limited to working with certain states in the U.S. only. Moving into a state not recognized by the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program will lead to inability to continue in your coursework. The exception to this is active military status.

Students Gain Skills with New Technology

Congratulations to Amy Wilson, Clinical Associate Professor and Chair of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and Dr. Katherine Peak, Clinical Assistant Professor, for receiving the 2023 Faculty Development Award for the College of Nursing and Health Professions! They used the monetary award to purchase a 3D/4D transducer to use with the program's new ultrasound machine.

This advanced technology has a wide range of applications in both obstetric and gynecologic imaging. The funding also included one full day of training with a Philips Applications Specialist for DMS faculty and 14 students, which helps USI's program meet accreditation standards and provide students valuable skills they will utilize in the clinical setting.

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Spotlight

Noor Alameer '24

Noor Alameer of Saudi Arabia has received USI's Outstanding International Graduate Award. "My most pleasant experience in the DMS program was my last Echo ultrasound clinical rotation," she says. "I felt like a valued member of the team, collaborating confidently with sonographers, nurses and cardiologists. It was truly fulfilling, and I'm grateful for such a positive experience."

Alum, Current Instructor Achievement

Jordan Thomason '13, Instructor in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, passed her abdominal sonography national certification exam, becoming one of seven people in the U.S certified in abdomen, OBGYN and pediatric sonography, as well as adult echocardiography, pediatric echocardiography and fetal cardiography. Plus, she is the only person in Indiana with those credentials.