All residents are required to complete ultrasound certification prior to graduation. The ACEP recommendations have been used as a guideline to create an ultrasound curriculum which includes:
- 8 hours of didactics per year
- Must attend 4 hours of live lecture
- 4 hours may be online
- 185 Studies submitted online (www.ehealthconx.com) for review
- 25 Cardiac
- 25 Renal/GU
- 25 Aorta
- 25 Pelvic Transvaginal
- 25 Pelvic Transabdominal
- 25 Biliary
- 25 FAST
- 10 Procedural (central line, abscess, etc)
- 2 Case Studies
- Paragraph with images/video
- To be placed on the website for continued education
- At the conclusion resident receive:
- Certificate
- Letter if required by their employer
Monthly ultrasound clinics devoted to hands-on teaching of bedside ultrasound techniques are given by Dr. Chooljian and Dr. Bengiamin. This provides an opportunity for uninterrupted instruction and feedback.
Carolyn Chooljian, MD
Brian Chinnock, MD, RDMS
