Illusion of Learning
The Illusion of Learning and Why It Trips Up So Many Sonographers If you have ever walked away from studying feeling confident, only to freeze when a question actually mattered, you have met the illusion of learning. It is one of the most common problems in ultrasound...
Credential Maintenance Isn’t Optional — Here’s How Career Sonographers Can Do It Well
If you’ve been in sonography for more than a few years, you know that keeping your credentials current can feel like an administrative headache. Most of us are guilty of saving our CME accumulation for the final months of the three-year cycle, scrambling to find...
Celebrating Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month: The Unsung Professionals Behind the Images
MUAM - Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month is ALLLLL October! Follow us on: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn to stay updated on ESP's events, learn something, and even be mildly amused with our daily sonography posts.October marks Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month (MUAM),...
Accreditation and Sonography Certification: What Students Need to Know
Key Sonography Certification Abbreviations ARDMS – American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. The gold-standard certifying body for sonographers. SPI – Sonography Principles & Instrumentation. The physics exam required by ARDMS before specialty exams....
How to Land Your First Ultrasound Job After Graduation
Graduating from ultrasound school is a big deal. You’ve put in the time, the effort, and probably lost sleep over physics formulas. Now comes the next step: getting that first real job. It can feel overwhelming. Where do you start? What if no one is hiring new grads?...
How to Perform a Carotid Ultrasound
Carotid ultrasound is a cornerstone of vascular imaging, offering a non-invasive way to assess blood flow and detect stenosis before it leads to serious complications like stroke. Whether you're a seasoned sonographer or refining your vascular scanning skills,...
5 Reasons Sonographers Fail the Registry Exam (and How to Avoid Them!)
Passing the registry exam is a pivotal milestone for sonographers and sonography students. But let’s face it — the road to becoming a registered sonographer can be daunting. Despite hours of study and practical training, many...
Volunteer Opportunities for Sonographers: Make a Global Impact with Your Skills
Have you ever wondered how your skills as a sonographer could make a difference beyond the walls of your clinic? Imagine traveling to underserved areas where access to medical care is limited. Your ultrasound skills and knowledge can be shared with local providers,...
Prioritizing Self-Care for Sonographers: A Guide to Mental Wellness
In the world of medical imaging, ultrasound stands out for its unique patient interaction. Unlike other modalities, sonographers spend extended periods of time with each patient, often in emotionally charged situations. Whether it’s guiding an expectant parent through...
Bouncing Back from Mistakes: A Sonographer’s Guide to Moving Forward
We've all made mistakes. We're human and with the pressures that are placed on sonographers, making a mistake can feel like a significant setback. Whether it’s an error in imaging, a careless comment to a patient, or a missed detail, the stakes are high, and the...
How to Study for Ultrasound Boards and Make it Stick
There are many books out there on the science of learning, but if you’re studying for your boards, you probably don’t have enough time to read anything outside of your study materials. So let me help you with a quick review of “Make It Stick: The Science of Successful...
Sonography: A Career for Independent Thinkers with a Collaborative Spirit
Sonography: A Career for Independent Thinkers with a Collaborative Spirit The minute a sonographer steps into a room and turns the lights down, they are in control. Their eyes, hands, and minds need to navigate human anatomy with precision, speed, and compassion....
