Point-of-care ultrasound curriculum for internal medicine residents: what do you desire? A national survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Point-of-care Ultrasound is a relative new diagnostic tool for internists. Since 2019, it is a mandatory skill for internal medicine residents in the Netherlands but an ultrasound curriculum still has to be developed. In this study we explored the current ultrasound training program and educational wishes from internal medicine residents.

Methods

We have undertaken a national study in March 2019 using an online questionnaire. All internal medicine residents in the Netherlands were invited to respond.

Results

A total of 247 from 959 (26%) residents completed the questionnaire. The majority of residents (78.6%) received less than 10 h of ultrasound training and 40% has never made an ultrasound at all. Almost all residents (92%) indicate that ultrasound is a u

SUBMITTER: Olgers TJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6995217 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature