Andrea Nicole Nicol

Andrea Nicole Nicol serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Diagnostic Imaging at Quinnipiac University's School of Health Sciences, teaching within the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program while maintaining active clinical practice across Connecticut hospitals.

Education:

• BS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Quinnipiac University (2017)
• MS in Health Sciences, Quinnipiac University (2019)
• Doctorate in Health Science (Educational Leadership and Research focus), currently pursuing

Research Focus: Dr. Nicol's expertise spans multi-specialty ultrasound diagnostics with significant contributions to global cardiovascular research. Her field work in Indonesia focused on pediatric rheumatic heart disease screening, while Colombia research examined pulmonary hypertension at high altitudes. She actively advances Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) education through international workshops and presentations, bridging clinical practice with academic instruction across abdominal, OB/GYN, breast, vascular, cardiac, and musculoskeletal sonography domains.

Professional Recognition:

• Fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography (FASE) 2024-2025 - awarded for excellence in cardiovascular ultrasound through education, research, leadership, and volunteerism

Clinical & Academic Integration: Dr. Nicol mentors sonography students through lab practicums (DMS 210L, DMS 297L, DMS 330L) while splitting clinical time between Yale New Haven Hospital (cardiac sonography) and Waterbury Hospital (diagnostic medical sonography). Her dual role enables direct translation of real-world clinical experience into academic training, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and medical personnel across multiple specialties.

Research Leadership: As an ITEACH research organization member, she leads international screening initiatives and POCUS workshops, demonstrating commitment to advancing ultrasound applications in resource-limited settings while maintaining active volunteer roles with ARDMS and NESE professional societies.