Development and implementation of a point of care ultrasound curriculum at a multi-site institution

Frances M Russell, Audrey Herbert, Robinson M Ferre, Bita Zakeri, Valerie Echeverria, Dina Peterson, Paul Wallach, Frances M Russell, Audrey Herbert, Robinson M Ferre, Bita Zakeri, Valerie Echeverria, Dina Peterson, Paul Wallach

Abstract

In 2014, over 60% of medical schools were incorporating point of care ultrasound (POCUS) into their curriculum. Today, over 6 years later, many more schools are teaching POCUS or are in the planning stages of implementing a POCUS curriculum. In 2019, the AAMC reported that 53 schools or over one-third of US medical schools have multi-site campuses for undergraduate medical education. Implementation of a POCUS educational initiative at a multi-site campus presents unique challenges for teaching a uniform curriculum statewide. This article will discuss the POCUS curriculum and implementation process at a large multi-site institution.

Keywords: Integrated curriculum; Medical education; Medical students; Multi-site campus; Point of care ultrasound.

Conflict of interest statement

FMR is or has been in the last year a consultant for GE Healthcare, and Rosh Review LLC. RMF is or has been in the last year a consultant for and/or received Honoria from Vave Healthcare, 3rd Rock Ultrasound, and InnovatED Ultrasound. AH, BZ, VE, DP and PMW have no conflicts of interest.

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POCUS Modules
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Undergraduate medical education curriculum showing where POCUS modules were implemented, specifically in which year of schooling and in what course

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