A point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) curriculum has recently been introduced as a key component of the residency program, designed to equip our residents with essential skills that enhance patient care and improve diagnostic accuracy in real-time clinical settings. As bedside ultrasound technology becomes more portable and seamlessly integrated into patient care, mastering POCUS will significantly enhance your effectiveness as physicians. Each year of residency builds on the skills acquired in the previous year, with the ultimate goal of achieving proficiency in POCUS for clinical practice by the end of your training, as well as build an ultrasound image portfolio showcasing these skills to fellowship program directors and future employers.
PGY-1: In August and September, you will receive hands-on ultrasound training with your firms during CAS sessions in the SIM lab. Additional POCUS education will be incorporated into this year's Afternoon Report sessions. The primary goal for PGY-1 is to acquire foundational POCUS views.
PGY-2: As part of your residency, ACP membership provides access to a POCUS training series covering four modules: heart, lungs, ascites, and urinary. You are expected to complete these modules by the end of the year. These skills will be further reinforced and applied during elective time in the Advanced IM course, the Procedure elective, and Afternoon Report sessions.
PGY-3: In your final year, you will continue to refine your POCUS skills, becoming more efficient and proficient in answering clinical questions using ultrasound. As in previous years, these skills will be reinforced and applied through elective time in the Advanced IM course, the Procedure elective, and Afternoon Report sessions.
