Department of Radiology
University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics
2870 University Avenue, Suite 108
Madison, Wisconsin 53705

School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography is located at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison, Wisconsin. The school offers two sonography programs, with completion in 24 months. Professional sonographers perform Diagnostic Ultrasound examinations under a physician's supervision, and perform imaging on patients in a clinical setting.

School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography offers two 24-month programs in general diagnostic medical sonography and echocardiography or cardiac ultrasound. The general diagnostic medical sonography program provides didactic and clinical instruction in abdomen, obstetric, gynecological, and vascular technology. Students may also have the opportunity to attend physician lectures and conferences on topics related to ultrasound.

The echocardiography or cardiac ultrasound program's curriculum covers ultrasound imaging of the heart and introduction to stress echocardiograms on adults and pediatric patients. Students also learn the basics of fetal echocardiography and have the opportunity to attend physician lectures, cardiology conferences, and interesting case readout sessions conducted by cardiologists.

Quick Facts

The University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinic campus is the host site for the School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. The school was established in 1980.

The state of art multimedia library gives students access to a collection of research materials including textbooks, journals, slide-tapes, videotapes, CD-ROMs, and DVDs as well as online resources to assist students with their didactic assignments.

School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography students participate in a clinical rotation, which includes time in cardiology, medical imaging, obstetric, gynecologic, and vascular surgery departments. Five hospitals and three clinics in south central Wisconsin are clinical training sites for the School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

The University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics School of Diagnostics Medical Sonography are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Graduates of the School of Diagnostics Medical Sonography are eligible to take certifications examinations offered by the American registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.

This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.