Co-Authors
Brooke Devenney, Shuchi Rodgers, Malak Itani, Mark Hoegger, Paul Spicer, Christopher Fung

Learning Objectives

Define the importance of ultrasound training in diagnostic radiology residency
List a framework for ultrasound education in radiology residency
Describe various tools for measuring resident competency in ultrasound

CONTENT DESCRIPTION:
1. Importance of ultrasound in radiology a. Radiology involvement promotes high quality ultrasound (easy to perform, difficult to interpret) b. Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound Consensus Conferences c. Inexpensive test without ionizing radiation, complementary to CT and MRI, and can be performed portably d. Provides an opportunity for patient and physician interaction e. Provides guidance for biopsies and procedures

2. Framework for ultrasound education a. Rationale for dedicated ultrasound rotations during residency b. Ultrasound curriculum organized by topic, body region or organ system based on ABR core exam blueprint: Breast, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, pediatrics, thoracic, urinary, reproductive-endocrinology, physics, artifacts, contrast, vascular, quality and safety, cardiac, elastography)

3. Knobology training including transducer handling and image optimization

4. Other practical methods for ultrasound teaching a. Ultrasound curriculum organized by topics based on ABR core exam blueprint b. Ultrasound simulation labs c. Online computer training

5. Ultrasound evaluation tools based on ACGME core competencies and milestones a. Ultrasound case logs (US Abdomen/Pelvis) b. Ultrasound scanning checklists c. Procedure checklists d. Samples of ultrasound 'practical examinations'

6. Ultrasound education repository a. Examples of various institutional curricula, resources and checklists b. Audiovisual library with ultrasound education materials c. SRU Soundbytes YouTube channel with peer-reviewed videos i. teach focused scanning skills (e.g., how to find the common bile duct) ii. show how an attending approaches a case (e.g., how I interpret a liver Doppler ultrasound)

Venkat K. Masarapu MD

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