About Us

New York Methodist Hospital´s School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography offers a certificate level program, that in affiliation with several colleges, can lead to a bachelor of science degree in radiologic sciences with a concentration in diagnostic medical sonography. During the two year program students are enrolled in clinical didactic courses and hospital, imaging center and physician office rotation. Successful completion of New York Methodist Hospital´s School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography will result in the graduate receiving at least 60 college credits towards his or her baccalaureate degree from one of our affiliated colleges.

Students, who graduate from our school, are immediately qualified to sit for the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certification Exam (ARDMS). Passing this exam is required for 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 School of Diagnostic Sonography is affiliated with St. Francis College of Brooklyn, New York and Clarion University of Pennsylvania's online program in radiological sciences.