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Third time\u2019s the charm for Marian Meneses, who graduated last year from the Texas Southmost College Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, a goal that was several years in the making. <\/p>\n

The 28-year-old started her career in health care as a medical assistant at an OB\/GYN clinic. It was there that she discovered her interest in sonography. <\/p>\n

\u201cMy interest in sonography was sparked immediately observing our sonographers and their work,\u201d the Brownsville native recalls. \u201cBut my plan didn\u2019t quite go as expected.\u201d <\/p>\n

Upon realizing her passion, Meneses enrolled at TSC to begin her general studies and complete any classes she needed to apply to the college\u2019s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. However, she didn\u2019t get accepted. <\/p>\n

In fact, it took two more years for Meneses to become an official student in the sonography program, but she never gave up.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you don\u2019t succeed, try, try and try again. The third time was the charm for me,\u201d said Meneses. \u201cAnd then there was overcoming the first semester struggle, where everything is new and challenging; and I thought I wouldn\u2019t make it. But here I am \u2013 a registered diagnostic sonographer.\u201d <\/p>\n

Meneses, who now works as a registered sonographer with Su Cl\u00ednica in Brownsville in the OB\/GYN unit, credits her instructors, the hands-on training and real-world experiences she received while in the program for her recent success. <\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019re never fully prepared for what\u2019s to come in the health care field, but TSC\u2019s sonography program ensured that we had the foundational skills needed to go in prepared and confident,\u201d she said. \u201cEvery instructor, was and is, a motivator, encourager and cheerleader for our success.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meneses added she can still call upon her instructors to get advice or ask questions. <\/p>\n

In addition to Meneses being a registered sonographer and certified to conduct OB\/GYN ultrasounds, she also has a certification to perform abdomen ultrasounds. <\/p>\n

\u201cA number of opportunities have come my way since graduating from the program,\u201d said Meneses. \u201cI was able to immediately start my career and begin looking toward a successful future where anything is possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meneses\u2019 goals are to expand her knowledge, experience and learning in the sonography field, beginning with becoming a certified vascular sonographer and building a better life for her and her family.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been all about school and getting to where I am today for the last few years,\u201d she said. \u201cNow it\u2019s time to focus on giving back to my parents, because they have given me everything, to focus on patient care, help as many people as possible and build a life I can be proud of.\u201d <\/p>\n

For more information about TSC\u2019s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, visit tsc.edu. <\/p>\n

Registration for TSC\u2019s summer and fall 2022 semesters is currently underway. To register, visit tsc.edu\/register.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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