Reflection Paper: College For Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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Sitting in the room waiting anxiously for the doctor. I whispered to my cousin. “Today is the day.” This was the day we were finally going to find out the sex of the baby. The doctor finally enters the room. He greets us kindly. “Today is the day!” He says with excitement. The doctor said, “Now I know you all have been waiting patiently, but it might take me a minuet to find it. Okay?” We both nodded happily. Finally, he says “We are having... a baby girl!” I jumped with joy and excitement. Thinking back, I was very happy in this moment. This would be the moment I would hope to remember for the rest of my life. This was also the moment that helped me decide what I would aspire to be in the future. In the Fall of 2017, I will be attending college for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Diagnostic Medical Sonography uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of inside the body. The sonographer uses an instrument called an ultrasound transducer on the parts of the patient’s body that are being examined. Of course, as with any profession, there are educational requirements needed to be a sonographer. …show more content…

I believe it was very beneficial for me to write this research paper, because it has enlightened me about my major and the career I wish to pursue. From this research paper I learned most of the risk and benefits of perusing this career. I learned that the state of Texas is a great place to become a medical sonographer, and there are many potential job offers. I learned that I would have an option to travel or to stay in one place. I believe this career is fit for me for many reasons. I especially like that my education requirements are limited. I also appreciate that I have many options to choose from when I major in Diagnostic Medical Sonography; just in case a certain scenario doesn’t work out. Once again I am glad that I was assigned this research

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