About Us

New York Methodist Hospital School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography offers a certificate level program. Additionally, students may choose to enroll through one of our affiliated colleges which will allow them to apply their studies toward the pursuit of a bachelor’s degree.

During the two year program students are enrolled in clinical didactic courses and hospital, imaging center and physician office rotations. Successful completion of New York Methodist Hospital School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography will result in a graduate receiving a certificate of completion. Additionally, graduates may receive up to 60 college credits toward their pursuit of a bachelor’s degree from one of our affiliated colleges.

Students who graduate from our program may be qualified to sit for the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certification Exams (ARDMS). Passing this exam is strongly recommended for those seeking employment as a diagnostic medical sonographer in New York State.

Mission Statement

New York Methodist Hospital's School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography has made a firm commitment to the education of students in the field of diagnostic medical sonography.

Our mission is the education of sonographers whom reflect excellence in didactic knowledge, clinical skills and patient sensitivity; capable of performing various sonographic examinations. Its comprehensive curriculum, which includes courses in patient care medical law and ethics, will provide training to ensure that these services are delivered with compassion and respect for human dignity and diversity

Goals

The School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography offers an educational program in sonography whose goal is to prepare competent entry-level general sonographers who will be able to:

• Perform appropriate exam protocols through obtaining relevant patient histories, and operating equipment safely and effectively.
• Demonstrate strict hygienic practices in the lab while conducting oneself in an ethical and legal manner

College Affiliations

The New York Methodist Hospital School of Diagnostic Medical has agreements in place with St. Francis College of Brooklyn, New York and Clarion University of Pennsylvania’s Online College Programs which stipulate that graduates of the School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography will receive credits towards a bachelor’s degree in radiologic or medical imaging sciences from these institutions.