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Class size is limited and all applicants may not be selected for participation in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. Applications must be received by March 1 to be assured of consideration for admission.  Applicants must provide:
 

  1. Application for Admission: The College of Health Professions Application for Admission is required.* You may choose to apply directly online by clicking here or you may print a copy of the application, then complete and mail it to the address on the form.
     

  2. Application Fee:  A $40.00 non-refundable fee is required and must accompany the application. If applying to multiple programs, a $40.00 fee is required for the first program and $10.00 for each additional program.
     

  3. Official Transcripts: Arrange for each college or university you have attended to forward an official transcript of your course work. A minimum CGPA of 2.5 or higher for all undergraduate courses is required. All official transcripts must be received no later than March 1.
     

  4. Professional Observation:  Applicants are required to gain an understanding of the responsibilities and duties of the diagnostic sonographer through direct observation in a hospital department where sonography is practiced and through discussion with experienced sonographers in the field. The professional observation is to be completed  and the form returned by March 1.  Click on the link below to access the form.

Professional Observation Form - PDF format

  1. Counseling: Qualified applicants must present themselves in person for academic counseling in the division. This counseling session will be scheduled by the program.
     

  2. TOEFL scores as applicable.*

 

Transcripts issued to the student will not substitute for official transcripts forwarded directly to the College of Health Professions by the institution issuing the transcripts.

*Admission Requirements for Foreign, Non-permanent Resident Alien, and Non-native English Speakers:  All applicants who are not United States citizens or permanent resident aliens or for whom English is not their native language must meet additional admission requirements.  Please consult the Admission/Academic Information section of the CHP Catalog found at http://www.uams.edu/chrp/catalog/ .

Arkansas residency will be considered during selection for admission.

Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, national origin or disability status as a criterion in deciding against any individual in matters of admission, placement, transfer, hiring, dismissal, compensation, fringe benefits, training, tuition assistance, and other personnel or educationally-related actions.

All documents should be submitted to: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, College of Health Professions, Office of Student Affairs, UAMS, #619, 4301 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205-7199. Telephone: (501) 686-5730.

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Department of Imaging and Radiation Sciences Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program 4301 West Markham Street

Division of Diagnostic Medical Sonography  •  Department of Imaging and Radiation Sciences 
4301 West Markham Street, # 563  •  Little Rock, Arkansas 72205-7199
Telephone: (501) 686-5948   Fax: (501) 526-7975     bakeranthonyl@uams.edu


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