Lessons Learned from POCUS Instruction in Undergraduate Medicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

ABSTRACT: Point of care Ultrasound (POCUS) has been adopted into clinical practice across many fields of medicine. Undergraduate medical education programs have recognized the need to incorporate POCUS training into their curricula, traditionally done in small groups with in-person sessions. This method is resource intensive and requires sufficient equipment and expertise. These requirements are often cited as barriers for implementation. During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, POCUS education was required to adapt to physical distancing regulations, giving rise to novel teaching methods for POCUS. This article outlines the implementation of a POCUS teaching session before and during the pandemic. It describes how these innovations can scale POCUS teaching and overcome barriers movi

SUBMITTER: Wong S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10155734 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature