"Here is my independent review of Samantha Callis' book, "Diagnostic Medical Sonography - The Definitive Guide to Planning Your Career." This book was a joy to review, and I look forward to supporting Samantha and her book for the valuable student resource it proves itself to be. Bravo, Sam, bravo! Step One - Education-- Samantha breaks down the educational choices matter-of-factly, streamlining the benefits and considerations for each academic pathway. In a world of standards, this book breaks down the program formats and admission considerations that will serve prospective sonography candidates well in their desire to navigate careers that best meet their lifestyles successfully. From academic to clinical, this book shares real-world insight into the expectations and life of the sonography student experience. As success favors the prepared, "Diagnostic Medical Sonography - The Definitive Guide to Planning Your Career" will successfully qualify the prospective sonography student to navigate the learning journey to clinical and career success in the most practical of ways. Step Two - Obtaining Your Certification---- Understanding which credential to obtain is made more accessible by realizing that one credential is not better than the other but relatively more so determined by the prerequisites of the training program and program accreditation. The number of registries determines the costs of certifications; however, the case for value and validation is clearly made for consideration. Step Three – Employment---- From test day to payday - transitioning from learner to earner can be daunting. Yet, awareness of market considerations allows employment prospects to make the most informed decisions while weighing opportunities, comp packages, and lifestyle alignment. Step Four - Maintaining Certification---- Fortunately for patients, learning never stops as the practice of medicine evolves. This book highlights living demonstrations that serve as examples for maintaining certification(s). Step Five – Exploring Career Growth---- No matter where the employment process commences, the opportunity to evolve and advance a sonography career will further expand into options the sonograph self-selects to be the most impactful and rewarding, e.g., clinical practice, administration, education, or industry support. Overall Impression: If a prospective student is exploring a career in the medical field, this book concisely reveals pathways to achieve the highest levels of success in medical sonography."

- Joe Giron RN, CRT, RCIS, RCES, CRAT, CEPS, IBHRE Ambassador