SPI Board Exam- US Physics Experience

[@suleimaarellano7258]

I’m starting the program July 2019, thank you for your videos they are extremely helpful! And congratulations on passing the test!

[@KristyDMS]

congrats!!!!!! keep me updated. i hope you love it

[@israelarechiga9214]

Congratulations I was thinking about doing this as a career

[@PhuongNguyen-ko8ln]

@@KristyDMS uu

[@Honey_and_flowers]

Your testimony was overall helpful. I’m so happy to have sonography sister post her experience of taking the spi board exam online and to provide a precise analyze of what it’s like taking the exam! By next Fall 2021 I will be entering into my sonography program! I’m so beyond thrilled and grateful for that day to come 😇😇😇! Thank you so much for preparing me for my sonography program, Kristy! Much love and blessings to you.

[@IfJenoJeno]

How has your process been going so far? i started in Jan of 2021 and im entering externship in 12 days.. soon to graduate hopefully in july

[@giannamadro3399]

I took my SPI exam in the beginning of this August and I really agree that a lot of the questions are on Doppler...like at least a good 40% of the questions!

[@KristyDMS]

yes!

[@coccoaace]

I want to take my test in December this year (maybe next year January), but is there anything else besides Doppler that you can remember that was on the test?

[@giannamadro3399]

Donnetta G on the ARDMS website, they have an outline of the content that’s on the test. Here’s a link to it: www.ardms.org/ARDMS%20Documents/Content%20Outlines/SPI%20Examination%20Content%20Outline%20V17.3.pdf

[@vannesaaguilar-leyva8536]

omg this is so cooll! i'm glad you're sharing your experiences! thanks for the testimony

[@saisbano8060]

Your video is so helpful Congratulations on passing exams Hope you're doing great in your career

[@andreacervantes9444]

omg this was so helpful thank you so much for posting about your experience 🥺 congrats on passing!

[@CeziaParada]

Thank you for this video!! So informative.

[@fourteentalk]

Thanks for mentioning that the exam is not track based! I only do echo so it makes a difference to me

[@samanthabachara9597]

Congrats! I'm going into the DMS program next year, I was just curious if you worked while going to school? I'm worried about staying on top of my studies and paying the bills.

[@KristyDMS]

congrats girl! and no i did not. i worked for the first semester or so. then i stopped. balancing school and going to clinical is going to be difficult with work. everyone i know quit their jobs at least until the beginning or mid of our second year.

[@zainabworldd]

Thank you soo much this video has inspired me but im also a bit nervous because i have a learning disabilities but with your helpful tips i know i can do it thank you again.

[@allin8528]

Thank you for the video, you just made me feel more at ease. I’m taking the test in three weeks and I’m very nervous about the whole thing. Can you let us know when you take your vascular exam please.

[@KristyDMS]

good luck! how did it go? and i do not plan on taking vascular exam

[@ladyhmong2107]

Congrats!🎉🎉

[@VS-hu5zx]

Congratulations!!!!! 🤗

[@user-mm6kl6kz5q]

I fast forwarded through most of the video until I got to the last ten minutes where you talked about math haha. I am terrible at math. Even basic math :( I can brush up on converting though! Thank you for this helpful vid!

[@Antoinetteelean]

Can u make a video on the overall experience of the past two years and a video on the job search process

[@KristyDMS]

ANTOINETTE ELEAN yes! I will work on it!

[@prodigalknitter1]

Wow, very helpful video. Thank you!!

[@nxtsuh]

Congratulations!!!

[@sweetpeezy5734]

I’m so nervous/excited to start my summer classes to become a sonographer!! Is it any kind of way I could ask you questions or tips on me starting school!!!

[@KristyDMS]

sure! ask away. people can contact me on insta gram @kristydms

[@veanne]

how’s it going?? :)

[@jaziraencarnacion8535]

Hey I've been accepted to a DMS program that is not CAAHEP accredited but will allow you to sit for the SPI will I be able to take the RDMS even if its not an accredited school? Thank you!

[@brianhicks5725]

Congrats!

[@mariodiazavila6006]

Hi Kristy, I've been watching your videos for a while now. I have a question on how exactly you managed your time when it came to clinicals and classes etc. when you've first started till now. Also, what are the challenges you faced as a sonography student in terms of finding time to study, work at clinicals, amount of homework, dealing with "bad patients" and keeping relationships stable? I'm fully aware of how rigorous these next 2-ish years will be and I feel that I can tackle it thanks to your videos. I've recently changed my major this spring semester at my community college here in AZ because I thought biology or computer science is for me, but now I know in my heart I had always belonged to helping people and I think DMS is right for me. Also, will I be expecting a lot of all nighters when I begin my journey? Thanks!

[@KristyDMS]

Hey Mario! Geez, this is complicated question. you can feel free to message me and i can give you more specifics but basically balancing clinical and class was hard because you did 8.5 hour days and you needed to find time to study. it is most likely time management. i lay out all my assignments and test in an agenda and pull through. i do not have much homework but i do have assignment and labs that time up physical time because i have to go to school and scan. dealing with mean patients is something you learn naturally as a person. there are mean people in the world and as a sonographer you cannot take it to hear at all! you have a job to do. Don't let any of this hold you back though!! school is scary when balancing with life but it isn't too bad when you learn yourself and how you can manage it the best way you can.

[@TheBest218ful]

Hey. Congrats on passing the exam! So the green book is enough to study for the exam you would say? And study how exactly? You read and took notes for each chapter and then quizzes yourself from the questions in the back? I have to take my exam ASAP. And really don’t know what I should use/do to study. There are no more seminars scheduled for the rest of this year so I’m freaking out basically. Thanks!

[@KristyDMS]

i literally just used the book. i did not need to take much notes, there are such clear specific definitions and pictures that guide you through it all. and i am a big notes taker, but i can just read the book and understand it. the questions in the back help you test the trick questions they may have to

[@chancesc6415]

on the specialty exam or physics part do they ask a lot about bioeffects, and artifacts? do they show a lot of pictures of artifacts and you have to name which one you are looking at? are there many formulas you have to solve or are the formula questions multiple choice? is there questions for example. what formula would you use to find mitral valve area or aortic? or what is used to find regurge? or pap or rvsp? are there case study scenarios given?

[@KristyDMS]

its going to be only ulrtasound physics based. it will have images on the exam, but it doesnt matter what specialty track you are in in order to answer the quesiton. its all dependent on what you learn in ultrasound physics. those questions you were asking is more for you specailty board exams! not spi

[@chancesc6415]

Thank you

[@MaksudaMuminova]

My counselor said that I need to have 800 hours work / voluntarering to qualify the DMS program. Can you give me advice what kind of job are acceptable?

[@KristyDMS]

i havent heard about having work / volunteering for a prerequistie. i'd say maybe volunteering at a doctors office or a hospital would work!

[@maxrack7070]

I’m a general studies major but I’m thinking about switching to biology and then when I get into a four year university I will switch my major again to diagnostic sonography should I do this ?

[@KristyDMS]

if there are schools that offer it! my school is a 2 year program . this career doesn't require 4 year. I personally dont like the long school process. I dont think having a biology background will give you any bonus in this field. IF you wanna do sonography go straight to it. dont waste your time

[@israelarechiga9214]

Check out your local community college for a 2 yr program

[@Meep69295]

she's right!

[@alancaldera2431]

Your videos have always been helpful to me going through the program. I take my exam in a month and have been studying but how many hours would you recommend per day to study since it seem that I get mentally tired after an hour in half 🤦‍♂️

[@carleyprater2440]

I am getting ready to take my SPI…. I am so nervous! Did you have to do any calculations? I have heard mixed results.

[@meldi88]

Hi I'm actually still preparing for the SPI exam we just finished covering chapter 18 at school. Sometimes I feel like I got this then I start to second guess myself and start to doubt that I can do this. Any advice on a overwhelmed student!?! Thanks for your helpful video 💙

[@KristyDMS]

edelman book is the best! dont stress to much!! you totally got this. if youve come this far you will do amazing!!

[@Jaclynnn1]

@@KristyDMS hi there! I’ve heard the 629 questions in the back of the Edelman book are great for prepping for the SPI. Is that enough to study and pass?

[@mohammadshafiqkhairzad3611]

Thank you for your time and information, how do i attend the seminar?

[@Janeestefan]

Congratz on passing its not an eassy test im registerd in abdomen and vascular keep going! I have a few tips in my page if youll ever want to check it out

[@KristyDMS]

oh yaya! thank you!

[@cristinadumond7089]

Hello! I graduated from my DMS program 6 months ago, and now I am going to sign up to take the SPI. How long did you allow yourself to study? I took physics over a year ago, so although it’s not new information, it’s stored deep in my brain, and I know it’ll take me about a month to really re-study it all.

[@KristyDMS]

Hey! When i took my SPI, i took it right after i was done with my ultrasound physic courses, so i was studying throughout constantly, it was always fresh in my head. you'd need to just refresh all your memories wit studying the books again! good luck!!

[@gabbymcgovern6807]

congrats! just curious, what was your major in college and what were the requirements for you to get into the DMS program?

[@KristyDMS]

Major is "Diagnostic Medical Sonography", requirements are general education, physics, medical terminology anatomy and physiology 1 and 2, and more

[@sacredsyrena680]

Hello, I would like to ask you for some advice if I may. I graduated with my bachelor's in Biology in 2016. Unfortunately, it is a BA and not a BS. I struggled a lot with my science courses then which I did had to switch from a BS to a BA in biology. I still really love the sciences and see it as something I can do for the rest of my life. I am just scared of whether or not I can do it or not. I am not confident in my abilities at times and I am scared to apply to some of these programs. Do you have any tips or suggestions? I am at a really low point in my life and am ashamed of what I have to show for it rn. :/ I apologize if this post is kinda sad and depressing

[@CrystalsLovableLife]

I’m taking my SPI exam on the 22nd! I’m so nervous! 😬

[@KristyDMS]

good luck!!!! keep me updated

[@CrystalsLovableLife]

Kristy Le I passed! 🤪 What a relief! That was definitely stressful.

[@yousafkk4815]

Kristal Marie plz guide me for preparations for spi my whatsapp no 0092 312 5259070

[@kctube6633]

Crystal Marie What study material you used to pass the SPI?

[@CrystalsLovableLife]

katiria cruz Edelman review book only! I actually attended the seminar. I highly recommend it. I didn’t use the anything else to study!

[@kavekamboua297]

Congrats 🤗

[@emilyreyez6842]

So did you graduate with a degree or a certification? When looking for employment what do they look for, and do they ask for certificate or a degree? Please and thank you for your help !!

[@lpeezynation2003]

congrats girl! I graduated from my program 2 years ago, but studying for the SPI has been so difficult for me :( What book did you use to study with?? I have the green edelmans book.

[@annettecontreras9427]

Hi I am interested in doing the sonography program. It’s really hard to invest in the right school. Right now I’m looking into pci in Cerritos ca. So my question is how do you know what school is the right school for this program

[@jacquelinecruz9265]

Loved ur video. Do u know where I can purchase that red esp book?

[@Naomi-nj9iz]

Kristy I live in maryland as well and I wanna know if you've had any trouble finding a job? you or your classmates? Ive heard theres very little jobs with sonography and im hoping you could give your two cents

[@KristyDMS]

im still in school now. no job. most of the time your clinical sites may want to hire you upon graduating. there are plenty of jobs in the area. just need to do hard research on it all.

[@yahairasagastume3172]

Is this test require before you go into clinical hours at the hospital?

[@SimonPhoenix313]

No

[@Danielb2016]

I have one semester left to finish the program. Where can I find the Edelman seminar? Can you provide me with the website. Thank you

[@KristyDMS]

I got mine on amazon!

[@noorjehan3302]

hi Kristy, can you make a video on SIC (console questions),I have my exam 0n 8/3/20

[@arunosome3524]

thanks , was very informative

[@allin8528]

Hi Kristy, I’m studying for my test at this time. Any tips you can give me would be greatly appreciate it.

[@KristyDMS]

all the tips i can think of are in this video. study study study and do not get caught up with distracter questions. trust your gut.

[@Judy-r6l]

Where did you buy the understanding ultrasound physics book? And also where can I find the guide book?

[@smarabs]

hi thanks for the video i was wondering from where can we get this red colored review book anyone has idea

[@KristyDMS]

its only offered at his seminars!

[@summerssaintz]

How many questions were on the exam ?

[@melissacastillo86]

Hey! I’m taking my spi in a couple of months & I wanted to ask where did you get the red x-zone booklet you show on the video??!! Congrats on passing btw!!!:)

[@KristyDMS]

the red review book i got from the edelman semniar. it was given to us with the seminar. and thank you so much! good luck to you! work hard!

[@smarabs]

@@KristyDMS hello dear i need that red review book please as i have SPI exam in feb 2020 and my preparation is really not good at all please an u share your email where i can contact you

[@Axel_F23]

Was it hard to get a job in your career field, and if so are you satisfied with your pay? I am planning to start college for Diagnostic medical sonography this fall.

[@KristyDMS]

i am currently still in the program, i have not gotten an official job. i do know it is challenging to get a job as a fresh graduate, but sometimes clinical sites where you study at will offer jobs or some places may be willing to hire a new graduate

[@Axel_F23]

Thank you for your videos. You have gave me tons of knowledge in this career field.

[@KristyDMS]

Aw I appreciate the love. feel free to ask anymore questions! im glad to help!

[@chancesc6415]

WAS BOTH PARTS ONE FINAL CUMULATIVE GRADE OR EACH WAS SEPARATE?

[@chancesc6415]

What is your specialty? My specialty is echo . Were there any questions on your specialty ?

[@chancesc6415]

how many questions are there for each part? whats a passing score? i take my physics portion on the 23 of november and the specialty in december

[@coccoaace]

Can you get an Edelman’s workbook online or ONLY at the seminar? Are you selling your book book?

[@dr.nusrathfathima4731]

Thanks. It was really helpful

[@KristyDMS]

i got mine on amazon. but for some reason i haven't seen it lately. i haven't sold mine yet, right now im letting a friend borrow it

[@smarabs]

@@KristyDMS can i have it please i’ll pay for it thanks

[@stefanypolskaya2764]

Congrats! Does the SPI exam expire over time?

[@anneautisms5136]

How many times can you retake the test?

[@anneautisms5136]

Can you retake it? What grade do you need to pass it?

[@theigbotruth]

What book did you read to pass the exam. Can you recommend any online resources for review and preparation?

[@KristyDMS]

Edelman ! Understanding ultrasound physics !

[@emilyreyez6842]

Also what program did you use?

[@jean-lucc9591]

Oh, i was curious alright...

[@tiffany6459]

Congrats on passing! I've started to consider sonography as a future career and was wondering if I could contact you via email to get some questions answered. Hope you keep us updated on your journey!! Thanks!!

[@KristyDMS]

yes yes of course!!! i love answering questions! feel free!!

[@stania96]

How did you find out where the seminars were to go to?

[@KristyDMS]

google esp seminars ultrasound... esp-inc.com/seminars/

[@103babyboo]

How long was your bored exam?

[@rizabir6691]

Congrats. I ll do SPI in December 2018. Can u help me regarding intensities topic

[@KristyDMS]

of course!

[@rizabir6691]

@@KristyDMS thank you but i cleared my SPI on December 2018 with 640marks

[@oliviarichards2609]

Hi Kristy! I am currently in college and have an assignment that I have to interview somebody in the career that I am interested in- Ultrasound Tech. I was wondering if you would be willing to allow me to interview you about being a Sonographer over video chat? This would be a great help to me! If you could get back to me ASAP, please and thank you.

[@KristyDMS]

Oh wow! yes I would love to speak with you! I am still a student,not a register sonographer, but im open to talking about everything with you! let me know how i should get in contact. you can always message me on here or instagram @kristydms

[@oliviarichards2609]

@@KristyDMS Thanks for replying! However, I already found someone to interview!

[@prettyjae6878]

It mutiply choices?

[@chancesc6415]

I thought this test were 2 parts which is physics and your specialty

[@KristyDMS]

Yes! You take physics and your speciality !

[@KristyDMS]

Two different board exams

[@Makaylah13]

Are you concerned about injuries?

[@KristyDMS]

yes for sure. i try to practice good ergonomics to prevent that

[@miwi3095]

Is the test hard??? Did everybody pass? What if you fail? 😥

[@Jaclynnn1]

If you fail they make you wait 60 days and then you reapply to take it again and pay the fee again

[@baryalaimohammad9771]

How many questions were there ??

[@KristyDMS]

i dont remember maybe 120?

[@gyeol8404]

Hi can you do a video about how much the cost for the program, books, how many months it take to become a real sonographer, and tips we need to know before taking the program Please!!

[@KristyDMS]

it literally varies from different programs. each program have their own costs. depending on where you go. each program requires a different amount of training and work so i cannot be specific . the only insight i can give is for my specific program and the others around MY area

[@christebeltran4577]

hi krizty can i buy your redbook?

[@KristyDMS]

maybe after i am done! they are available at his seminars

[@christebeltran4577]

his seminar will be september here in chicago😭😭😭 i want to take the spi by april. anyways thankyou

[@pasouavue]

do you love your job? Just wondering.

[@KristyDMS]

i haven't started working working yet. but my everyday clinical i do. feels like a job and yes i truly do love it. it keeps me going throughout the day, and i love it.

[@cindybesitos8933]

Did u pass on the first try?

[@KristyDMS]

yes, i passed on my first try

[@codking82]

this video is sort of helpful and sort of not lol "one thing always connects to another?" I def will look into that book

[@lindakandel2281]

Hostes? Omg really...but physics isn’t hard

[@abbeyrenee2010]

I hate that book. It's on my lap and I want to throw in a fire.

[@KristyDMS]

aww im sorry. i found it so helpful!

[@justjoy080]

Was it a timed exam ?

[@KristyDMS]

yes. it was timed

[@beauty4717]

If your a dummy (Lmaooo 😂)

[@zainabworldd]

How much did the seminar cost

[@NJgina]

325$

[@KristyDMS]

varies each semester with how many credits we are taking