Diagnostic Medical Sonography News March 2019 | Page 4

Interns Share
Student observer getting a
little hands-on experience
from Jodi Ozahoski.
Pictures from our clinical Sites
My Service Learning experience in the Sonography program at EFSC
was a positive one. To see one’s dream take form in front of one’s eyes
is an exhilarating feeling. I’ve always considered myself a hardworking
individual and I know that this program will put my energies to good
use. It is clear to me from observing the students that it takes a certain
type of person to enter and succeed in the program. It seems like a
rigorous program that challenges the students to reach their fullest
potential so they will not just be successful in the field; they will be
exceptional. Difficult and challenging things make life worth living,
molds us into the best that we can be, and is how true learning and
growth occurs. I want to ultimately find a good job as a sonographer
and feel confident in my work. From what I’ve seen, I believe this
program will do just that.
I want to be a sonographer because they have an important role to
play in patient care. They obtain pictures that help doctors to diagnose
disorders in the body. They must have a good working knowledge
of the body and what they are looking at in order to obtain the best
possible pictures. There is a lot of anatomy and physics involved which
I’ve always enjoyed learning about. I like that sonography is a very
specialized and technical field, giving the technologists a certain level
of independence. Sonographers have a very specific, but integral task
to perform, working with patients and doctors while at the same time
getting to “do their thing” which is attractive to me.
This experience has reinforced my desire to enter the program and
I look forward to the day others will be observing me. I am excited
about what the future holds and grateful to have had this opportunity
to observe and learn firsthand!
Michelle Jonas
Program Intern
Diagnostic
Medical
Sonography