On Thursday, October 20, 2022, Smith Chason College, formerly Triad Education and West Coast Ultrasound Institute, celebrated the opening of a new location in San Marcos, California of our specialized ultrasound and MRI school, known as WCUI School of Medical Imaging. The campus opened with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, celebrating its entrance into the San Marcos […]

It is with a heavy heart to share with the WCUI + Smith Chason community of the sudden and unexpected passing of Sterling Lombard. Sterling was a proud member of the WCUI + Smith Chason family and Financial Aid team at our Phoenix campus. He was a kind, enthusiastic member of our community, always ready […]

Dr. Neville C. W. Smith was a Board Certified Radiologist, Co-Founder of WCUI, and Medical Director of Ultrasound Institute Medical Group (UIMG). His contributions and dedication to the healthcare field, have shaped and guided WCUI into the school and community we are today. Although today we mourn the loss of such an influential figure 12 […]

Cardiac sonographers play an important role in health care. They are an important part of care teams that work to save the lives of patients every single day. A career in cardiac sonography can be rewarding and a way to make an impact on patients and their families. Here are 11 facts about working as […]

Remembering Vinicius (Vinny) CosacIt is with a heavy heart to share with the WCUI + Smith Chason community of the sudden and unexpected passing of Vinny Cosac. Vinny was a proud sonographer, a fellow sonography faculty member at WCUI, and beloved mentor, teacher, student, and alumni. Our faculty, staff, and community will miss him and […]

WHAT IS TRAVEL SONOGRAPHY?Travel sonography is a dynamic field that allows for great growth. With the ability to specialize in various areas such as cardiac, musculoskeletal, vascular, and breast sonography, travel sonography provides more on-the-job learning opportunities, compared to the average sonographer in a permanent position. The job of a traveling sonographer is to assist […]

Pediatric echocardiography is a specialized area in the field of sonography which focuses on providing cardiac sonography in children, both before and after they’re born. A person working in this field — called a pediatric echocardiography technician, pediatric cardiac sonographer or an echocardiographer — trains in how to use medical imaging technology to monitor the […]

WCUI School of Medical Imaging keeps on growing! We’ve just formally announced the opening of our brand-new campus in San Marcos, California, located in the beautiful Civic View Corporate Centre. With thousands of square feet of classroom and lab spaces and building amenities that include high-speed connectivity and a fitness center, we’re excited about the […]

Doctors request a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test when they need more insight into what is going on with a patient. Although X-rays may be useful in diagnosing mild injuries and illnesses, MRIs allow doctors to see the inside of the body and offers several advantages over the traditional X-ray.The MRI was developed as a […]

We have such exciting news! WCUI’s continuing medical education division, WCUI | Global is hosting our 1st Annual Diagnostic Imaging Symposium! A comprehensive diagnostic imaging update with leaders in the field collectively with over 100 years of experience! The program features CME courses and workshops lead by:Dr. Darcy Wolfman Clinical Associate and Clinical Director of […]