Diagnostic Medical Sonography
in the School of Health Professions
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Visit the program on the campus of MD Anderson during one of the program information sessions.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography is a non-invasive imaging modality that uses high frequency sound waves to produce a dynamic visual image of the internal organs or tissues in the body including abdominal organs, a developing fetus, male or female reproductive organs, and blood flow.
The program offers a two-year track leading to the Bachelor of Science degree. See the program prerequisites and FAQs (pdf).
Graduates of this program will have a number of career options as technologists, supervisors, administrators, trainers, researchers, and sales representatives. Areas of employment include hospitals, clinics, private physicians’ offices, and industry. Graduates may also choose to work as freelance sonographers for mobile services. Evaluation of the job market and a survey of employers indicate a strong demand for well-trained sonographers.
An Overview of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Administration
Program Director
Hady Abdin, M.D., RPVI, RDMS, RVT
Executive Advisor
Aurelio Matamoros, M.D.
Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology
Division of Diagnostic Imaging
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Accreditation
All programs in SHP are regionally accredited through:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS
1866 Southern Ln.
Decatur, GA 30033-4097
Phone 404-679-4501
Fax 404-679-4558
Upon completion of the program, students will qualify for examination and certification from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS
Clinical Affiliations
The program has developed affiliations with medical institutions in Texas, so that students will develop expertise in a variety of settings and experience the breadth of opportunity available to a certified sonographer. During the clinical phase of instruction, training and supervision are provided in affiliated hospitals and clinical laboratories at various locations.
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Baylor St. Luke's Medical Cente (CHI St. Luke's Health)
- Houston Methodist Hospital
- Texas Medical Cente
- Wes (Katy)
- Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Cente
- Texas Children's Hospita
- University of Texas Medical Branch, Regional Maternal & Child Health Program Clinic
- Galveston
- Katy
- Pearland
- Sugar Land
Outcome Measures-Effectiveness Data
Credentialing Examination
Five-year average credentialing examination of the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) exam pass rate of not less than 80% at first attempt within twelve months of graduation.
| Year | Pass Rate | Number of Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 100% | 12 of 12 passed |
| 2020 | 100% | 12 of 12 passed |
| 2021 | 100% | 13 of 13 passed |
| 2022 | 90% | 9 of 10 passed |
| 2023 | 100% | 14 of 14 passed |
5-Year Average 98.4% (60 of 61)
Program Completion
Program completion rate is defined as the number of students who complete the clinical phase of the program within 150% of the stated program length. The program length for the clinical phase of the program is 16 months and program completion rate is defined as those students graduating within 16 months of beginning the clinical phase of the program.
| Year | Completion Rate | Number of Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 100% | 12 admitted; 12 graduated |
| 2020 | 100% | 12 admitted; 12 graduated |
| 2021 | 100% | 13 admitted; 13 graduated |
| 2022 | 100% | 10 admitted; 10 graduated |
| 2023 | 100% | 14 admitted; 14 graduated |
5-Year Average 100% (61 of 61)
Job Placement
Five-year average job placement rate of not less than 75% within twelve months of graduation.
| Year | Placement Rate | Number of Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 100% | 12 of 12 employed |
| 2020 | 100% | 12 of 12 employed |
| 2021 | 92% | 12 of 13 employed |
| 2022 | 100% | 10 of 10 employed |
| 2023 | 79% | 11 of 14 employed |
5-Year Average 93.4% (57 of 61)
Hady Abdin, M.D.
713-792-3455
HAbdin@mdanderson.edu
School of Health Professions
713-745-1205
askSHP@mdanderson.edu