Implementation and Evaluation of a Longitudinal Flipped-Classroom Point-of-Care Ultrasound Curriculum at an Internal Medicine Residency Program.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has extensive clinical utility in internal medicine, but formal and uniform curricula in internal medicine are lacking.

Objective

To determine the effectiveness of a longitudinal, flipped-classroom, academic half-day curriculum on internal medicine resident confidence, utilization, and changes in clinical management.

Methods

We implemented an asynchronous, flipped-classroom, academic half-day curriculum from November 2020 to November 2021 and conducted an evaluation with a prospective, before-after cohort study. Curriculum included 4 rotating sessions comprised of 20 to 30 min of image interpretation followed by 1.5 to 2 h of image acquisition. Confidence was rated via Likert scale. Utilization was reported via indicating ne

SUBMITTER: Elliott BP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10403987 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature