School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

The NM School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography prepares students for a career in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. 

​The 18-month program begins every July and is limited to six students per year. ​Upon successful completion of the 47 credit hour program curriculum, students are awarded a certification of completion in Diagnostic Medical Sonography and are eligible to be certified through examination by the national certifying agency, American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Students are prepared to take the Sonography Principles and Instrumentation, Abdomen and OB/GYN examinations.

The Northwestern Memorial Hospital School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (www.jrcdms.org):

The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 113th Street N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
Phone: 727.280.2350
Fax: 727.210.2354

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography 
6021 University Boulevard, Suite 500
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Phone: 443.973.3251

​The School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography was designed using the CAAHEP Standards and Guidelines and strictly adheres to those requirements.

Each year approximately 63,000 imaging procedures are performed by the sections of general and OB/GYN ultrasound.  With Northwestern Memorial's state-of-the-art facility, students are taught with the most advanced technological and diagnostic equipment available, including:

• 24 Philips IU22
• 7 Philips EPIQ
• 5 Siemens Sequoia
• 2 Siemens S2000 Touch
• 2 Siemens S3000 Touch
• 1 Siemens S3000
• 1 Samsung WS80A
• 1 GE Voluson E10
• 1 GE Logiq P6
• 1 Toshiba
• 2 ABUS
• 1 Corvascular Falcon

Our experienced instructional staff includes:

• 27 board-certified physicians
• 56 sonographers
• 21 clinical instructors
• Administrative and support staff

Program Mission Statement
The mission of the School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography is to provide a comprehensive education that will prepare students to become entry-level sonographers. The program is structured to provide intellectual stimulation and learning through quality academic and clinical experiences and competency-based evaluation. This is necessary to prepare students to:
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• Assume the responsibilities of an entry-level sonographer
• Provide quality patient care
• Contribute to their profession by a commitment to professional organizations and lifelong learning
• To prepare competent entry-level general sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains
• To provide the medical community with individuals qualified to perform sonographic procedures
• To instill in students a lifelong desire to achieve professional and academic excellence

  
Hospital Mission Statement
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, our sponsor institution, is part of a premier integrated academic health system where the patient comes first. The core values of Northwestern Memorial Hospital are: 

• Patients first: Putting our patients first in all that we do 
• Integrity: Adhering to an uncompromising code of ethics that emphasizes complete honesty and sincerity 
• Teamwork: Team success over personal success 
• Excellence: Continuously striving to be better

         



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Quicklinks

About Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Curriculum and Rotation
Faculty Members
Eligibility and Prerequisites
For Prospective Students
​Application & Instructions





​Contact
School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
541 N. Fairbanks Court
​Suite 950
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312.926.6609




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DMS PROGRAM OUTCOME DATA

Outcome Data - Student Graduation Rate

Period                         Students Accepted          Students Graduated             Graduation Rate    
2015-2019                                  30                                           27                                            90%
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2019                                              6                                             5                                             83% 
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Outcome Data - ARDMS Certification Pass Rates 

Period                         Exam              Students Attempted            Students Passed            Pass Rate              
2015-2019                     SPI                                 27                                            27                             100%  
                                                      
2019                               SPI                                   5                                              5                              100%  

2015-2019                     ABD                               27                                            27                             100%

2019                               ABD                                 5                                              5                              100% 

2015-2019                     OB-GYN                        27                                            27                              100%

2019                               OB-GYN                          5                                              5                               100%

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In-field Employment Rate (within 12 months of program completion for those actively seeking):                                                                          
Period                        Number Seeking                Number Employed             Employed     
2015-2019                              27                                            27                                   100%     
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2019                                          5                                              5                                    100%   ​