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Integrating Sonography Training Into Undergraduate Medical Education
Author(s) -
Day James,
Davis Joshua,
Riesenberg Lee Ann,
Heil Daniel,
Berg Katherine,
Davis Robyn,
Berg Dale
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of ultrasound in medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.574
H-Index - 91
eISSN - 1550-9613
pISSN - 0278-4297
DOI - 10.7863/ultra.34.7.1253
Subject(s) - medicine , focused assessment with sonography for trauma , point of care ultrasound , ultrasonography , radiology , medical education , ultrasound , abdominal trauma , blunt
Objectives Sonography is a crucial and versatile tool within the field of medicine. Recent advancements in technology have led to increased use of point‐of‐care sonography. We designed a survey to assess prior point‐of‐care sonography training among incoming interns at an academic teaching hospital. Methods In 2012 and 2013, we surveyed incoming interns (n = 154 and 145, respectively) regarding point‐of‐care sonography training received during medical school. The survey questions included formal didactic sessions, bedside instruction, and the use of simulation technology. Results One‐fourth (26.3% in 2012 and 23.4% in 2013) of responding interns reported having never done an ultrasound scan at the bedside. In 2012 and 2013, 55.0% and 55.6% of respondents reported never having done an ultrasound scan in a simulation center, respectively. Interns agreed that sonography education should be provided during medical school. On average, interns disagreed with the statement that sonography should be taught in residency only. There was no significant difference in the sex or general previous experience with sonography across both intern classes. Conclusions Point‐of‐care sonography is inconsistently taught in medical school. The interns in our study also thought that sonography education should begin in medical school, and sonography should be taught by using simulation and at the bedside.