{"id":1655,"date":"2018-04-10T14:10:19","date_gmt":"2018-04-10T19:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/test.pegasuslectures.com\/blog\/?p=1655"},"modified":"2018-04-10T14:10:19","modified_gmt":"2018-04-10T19:10:19","slug":"cross-training-and-specialization-advancing-a-career-in-ultrasound","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pegasuslectures.com\/blog\/index.php\/2018\/04\/10\/cross-training-and-specialization-advancing-a-career-in-ultrasound\/","title":{"rendered":"Cross-Training and Specialization: Advancing a Career in Ultrasound"},"content":{"rendered":"

CROSS-TRAINING and SPECIALIZATION: ADVANCING a CAREER in ULTRASOUND<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"FrustratedIn addition to Pegasus Lectures highest quality Registry Review, Board Preparation and CME Programs<\/a>, we are often asked for \u201ccross-training<\/em><\/strong>\u201d advice.\u00a0 In many cases, the initial surge of optimism for \u201cYour Successful Career in Sonography!\u201d has been dampened by the realities of class time, studying, credentialing exams<\/a>, and everyday life.<\/p>\n

Pegasus Lectures came into being to fulfill a need we had seen affecting a large number of aspiring ultrasound professionals: Difficulty in comprehension, specific to the underlying physics that controls ultrasound scanning technology.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"FMiele_Live\"Even today, we work with students who have mastered the mechanics of scanning, patient care protocol, and ultrasound device operations\u2026but still struggle to understand the \u201cWHY\u201d behind ultrasound science<\/span>. As was the case when you initially learned ultrasound, understanding the underlying core concepts of ultrasound physics<\/a> is critical in developing advanced scanning skills. With each additional modality that you consider, knowing the specifics of transducer selection, system controls, modality specific artifacts, Doppler characteristics, etc. makes cross-training much easier and greatly enhances your ability to successfully master another ultrasound modality or to better utilize new and advanced technologies.<\/p>\n

\"ColorComputer_NewFrank\"Pegasus Lectures, therefore, developed a body of educational resources (live seminars<\/a>, ExamSim programs<\/a>, case studies<\/a>, textbooks<\/a>, and video\/DVDs) to strengthen those weaknesses and support our customers\u2019 careers.\u00a0 Over this last decade, the marketplace\u2026more specifically our faithful clients and customers<\/a>\u2026have asked for broader resources to address the demands of the \u201cDigital Age\u201d and support their career growth as ultrasound technology expands in newer specializations.<\/p>\n

Based on those needs, Pegasus Lectures has built what we consider the most comprehensive selection of resources in support of the wide range of ultrasound specialties.<\/p>\n

These currently include the following specialty areas of ultrasound:<\/p>\n

Abdominal<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Musculoskeletal<\/a> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Phlebology<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Adult Echocardiography<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Midwife Sonography<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 RPVI<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Breast<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 OB\/GYN<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Vascular Technology<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Cardiac Hemodynamics<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pediatric Echocardiography<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 ASCeXAM<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"fork_decision_image\"Over the next few blogs, we will discuss considerations of different specialties with an eye toward those professionals considering adding specialties or to those new to the field of ultrasound, just getting ready to jump into an accredited ultrasound education program.<\/p>\n

Thoughts for consideration\u2026. <\/strong><\/p>\n

What specifics would you<\/u><\/strong> be most interested in exploring?<\/p>\n

A)<\/span>\u00a0 Which specializations have the most open positions for \u201cnovices\u201d?
\n<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

B)<\/span>\u00a0 What specialties naturally complement your core ultrasound competency?
\n<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

C)<\/span>\u00a0 What different challenges will you experience in the distinct ultrasound jobs in hospitals vs. physician practices vs. diagnostic\/medical laboratories?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

D)<\/span>\u00a0 Is there any specialty that risks job \u201csaturation\u201d vs. newer \u201cin-demand\u201d specialties?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

E)<\/span>\u00a0 Does any specialty have better up-side compensation\u2026and is that potential worth branching out from the most common ones?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

F)<\/span>\u00a0 What specialization will match my lifestyle choices in terms of rural vs. suburban vs. urban residence<\/em><\/strong>?<\/p>\n

These are questions we get asked on a week-to-week basis, but we welcome your feedback<\/u><\/strong> as this discussion unfolds.<\/p>\n

\u2013Frank Miele, MSEE\u00a0<\/strong>, President of Pegasus Lectures, Inc.<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Frank graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College with a triple major in physics, mathematics, and engineering. While at Dartmouth, he was a Proctor Scholar and received citations for academic excellence in comparative literature, atomic physics and quantum mechanics, and real analysis. Frank was a research and design engineer and project leader, designing ultrasound equipment and electronics for more than ten years at Hewlett Packard Company. As a designer of ultrasound, he has lectured across the country to sonographers, physicians, engineers and students on myriad topics.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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