Faculty
Program Director
Ashlie Munchel, BS, RT(R), RDMS (AB), RVT
Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis
2001 W. 86th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46260
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Ashlie Munchel is the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director for the Ascension St. Vincent College of Health Professions. She attended IUPUI, where she graduated with an Associate of Science degree in Radiography and a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Imaging Technology. She is certified by the ARRT in radiography and by the ARDMS in abdominal sonography and vascular technology. She began her radiology career as a radiographer at St. Vincent Carmel Hospital in 2006 and became a sonographer in 2012. Over the years, she has worked within IU Health and Franciscan Heath as a sonographer. In 2017, she began teaching at IUPUI in the Medical Imaging Technology Program as an Adjunct Lecturer. She is excited to bring her professional experience to Ascension St. Vincent and build the sonography program within the Ascension St. Vincent College of Health Professions. In 2019, Ashlie became an Assistant Professor within the Ascension St. Vincent College of Health Professions. She has a passion for teaching and sonography and she is excited to share this passion with the students of the sonography program.
Abdomen and Obstetric Clinical Coordinator
Becky Edwards, AS, RDMS (AB, OB/GYN, BR)
Rebecca Edwards is the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Clinical Coordinator for the Ascension St. Vincent College of Health Professions. She attended Butler University, where she graduated with an Associate of Science degree in the Allied Health Ultrasound Technology Program. She is certified by the ARDMS in abdominal sonography, obstetrical & gynecological sonography, and breast sonography. Currently, she would like to pursue her ARDMS vascular certification. She began her career at Methodist Hospital in 1985. She has worked in the Methodist Hospital/IU Health system in both the inpatient and outpatient Radiology Departments. She has also worked PRN for Advanced Fertility Group and Riverview Health. At Methodist Hospital, Rebecca worked for several years with students who were attending the Methodist Hospital Ultrasound Add-A-Comp training program. It was here that she developed her love of teaching. Rebecca has a passion for the field of sonography and feels it is time to share her knowledge and passion with the next generation of sonographers.
Vascular Clinical Coordinator
Fawaz Tahir, RDMS (AB)(OBGYN), RVT
Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis
2001 W. 86th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Fawaz.Tahir@Ascension.org
Fawaz Tahir brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and leadership to his role as the Vascular Clinical Coordinator. He is a registered diagnostic medical sonographer (RDMS) and a registered vascular technologist (RVT) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). He also has had valuable pediatric sonography experience. Fawaz graduated from the Ascension St. Vincent College of Health Professions in May of 2022, where he obtained an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. This gives him a deep understanding of the institution's mission and core values. Currently Fawaz is working at Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital, where he wears two hats - a skilled sonographer and a dedicated clinical preceptor. Fawaz's journey to healthcare wasn't always traditional. He brings with him fifteen years of valuable management experience from his time at Walgreens pharmacy. This background has honed his communication and training skills, allowing him to effectively guide and mentor future generations of sonographers. Fawaz's passion lies in fostering a positive learning environment. He finds immense satisfaction in witnessing his students develop their skills and excel in the field. His commitment to both patient care and education makes him a valuable asset to the Ascension St. Vincent College of Health Professions.