Ultrasound GEL People, Progress, POCUS (Part 1)
Jan 29, 2024
Lauren McCafferty, Assistant Residency Program Director and ultrasound education expert, shares insights on improving ultrasound education and onboarding new learners. She discusses the diverse levels of experience among interns and highlights the importance of structured curriculum development. Additionally, she delves into the exciting possibilities of contrast-enhanced ultrasound and its applications in global research, particularly for dengue severity. Tune in for her thoughts on the evolving landscape of ultrasound technology and education.
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FPD Expands Ultrasound Across Specialties
- Specialty recognition and focused practice designations will expand POCUS beyond emergency medicine.
- Rob Wong highlights AEMUS FPD as a pivotal step toward broader multidisciplinary ultrasound practice.
Make Ultrasound Part Of Residency Culture
- Embedding ultrasound into residency culture changes practice patterns and normalizes bedside imaging.
- Peter Weimersheimer used device ownership and education to make ultrasound an everyday clinical tool.
Photographer Turned POCUS Educator
- Giuliano (Juliano) described his path from photojournalism to POCUS, using photography skills to inform imaging.
- He connects visual storytelling to clinical ultrasound and continued academic work at University of Florida.