Ultrasound Curriculum

The Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS Curriculum) is a longitudinal, integrated, and progressive learning experience that teaches bedside ultrasonography and how it can be utilized in patient care.  This curriculum is taught during the academic half day of the Y-week.  This curriculum focuses on hands-on scanning of simulated patients with in-person faculty mentors who provide real-time feedback.

Here are some example modules:

Basic POCUS Modules (PGY-1) Advanced POCUS Modules (PGY-2 and above)
  • Introduction (US physics, US artifacts, knobology)
  • Lung and Pleural Ultrasound
  • Basic Cardiac Ultrasound
  • Abdominal Ultrasound (FAST)
  • Basic Vascular Ultrasound
  • BLUE Protocol
  • Advanced Cardiac Ultrasound
  • VExUS Ultrasound protocol
  • Lumbar Puncture Ultrasound
  • Lower Extremity Venous Compression
  • Soft Tissue Ultrasound