Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Undergraduate Medical Education: A National Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The primary aim of this study was to assess the state of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) integration in undergraduate medical education (UME) at medical schools in the United States.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional survey study on POCUS implementation at 155 allopathic medical schools. The survey, which was distributed to Clinical Ultrasound Directors and medical school curricular deans, consisted of 18 questions and collected data on school characteristics and POCUS curricula details.

Results

The survey response rate was 84% (130/155). Data showed that 66% (84/130) of schools had an approved POCUS curriculum, and 13 had a 4-year longitudinal curriculum. Most schools required POCUS education in the preclinical years. Curricula taught a broad range of mod

SUBMITTER: Russell FM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12605648 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature