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Point of Care Ultrasound
Education
The UC Irvine ultrasound program represents a realm of knowledge and expertise, where education is not just a process but a transformative experience. This program stands out for its commitment to cultivating well-versed professionals at a variety of levels through a meticulously crafted curriculum. With a focus on thorough research and real-world application, students are immersed in a learning environment that mirrors the dynamism of the ever-evolving field of the modality. Our program's effectiveness is in our ability to produce graduates who are not only adept at the technical intricacies of ultrasound but are also equipped with an understanding of how it can be applied to the broader healthcare landscape. UC Irvine's ultrasound education program is a beacon of excellence, shaping future leaders and innovators in the field of diagnostic imaging.
The following list details the variety of instructional opportunities offered at UCI School of Medicine:
- MS1-MS4 ultrasound didactics
- Advanced ultrasound elective for MS4 (home and visiting students)
- Monthly Resident Ultrasound Simulation and Task trainer Sessions
- Bi Monthly Med student ultrasound IV task trainer training
- Nurse Practitioner Credentialing Scan Shifts
- Faculty Credentialing Scan Shifts
- Medical Student Integrated Ultrasound Competency Curriculum Scan Shifts
- Nerve Block Shifts
- Family Medicine Didactics
- R1 Ultrasound Rotation
- R3 Ultrasound Elective Rotation
- Fellowship: EUFAC Accredited Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Fellowship
- Sabbatical Fellowship
- Conference: Biannual P.U.L.S.E UCI Ultrasound CME Conference
Research
Step into the cutting-edge world of ultrasound research at UCI, where a myriad of groundbreaking studies are underway, pushing the boundaries of both ultrasound technology and its diagnostic potential. From exploring novel applications to hastening interventions, UCI stands at the forefront of ultrasound research. Renowned scholars and forward-thinking researchers collaborate seamlessly, delving into the depths of medical imaging and acoustic technologies. Immerse yourself in the realm of endless possibilities as UCI continues to lead the way in revolutionizing ultrasound research.
Notable ongoing studies:
- Altitude Study 2020
- Diastology, EPSS, and visual estimation of EF in CHF patients
- STEMI wall motion US
- NSTEMI Wall Motion U/S
- Multi-Center Study with Hennepin: Speckle Tracking Inter-Rater Reliability; pilot study looking at longitudinal strain in NSTEMI patients
- Examining the Durability of an Inexpensive Intervention for Improving Ultrasound Documentation (prior Cost Analysis Study)
- Meth REF (reduced ejection fraction)
- POCUS vs Chest CT for pulmonary contusions
- HHUS vs Carts
- Medical Student Utilization Study Take 2 on Current 4th year Med School Class
- Retrospective EFAST
- Workflow survey Clinician Satisfaction
- POCUS CPR Pulse Checks
- POCUS Ultrafest Task Trainer Pulse Check Nonphysicians
- POCUS Carotid Training durability
- Blood pressure measurement using ultrasound
- Retrospective Meth Ref
- Contrast FAST
- Contrast FAST Feasibility
- AMS Cardiac Ultrasound
- Erector Spinae Plane Block for Intractable Abdominal Pain
- Scanning Culture SPs: "Hands on, Hands off!"
- PE PESI
- Scoping Review Contrast Fast
- Scoping Review TEE use during CPR
- Scoping Review Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block
- Scoping Review Ocular Ultrasound
- POCUS vs Ophthalmology Device
- An Emergency Department Intervention Program for Patients with Methamphetamine-Associated Cardiomyopathy.
- Best Practice for survey research - Lit Review
- MS Survey MS3/MS4
Administration
At the heart of this program lie 4 state-of-the-art Mindray TE7 Max machines and 6 TEX machines with AI capabilities, propelling the boundaries of point-of-care ultrasound to new heights. Amidst the high acuity Emergency Department of UCI's hospital, the ultrasound team conducts weekly Quality Assurance Education Meetings. In these sessions, the team reviews every ultrasound scan from the previous week, ensuring accuracy and elevating patient care. It's a testament to UCI School of Medicine's unwavering dedication to excellence, where technology and expertise converge seamlessly in the pursuit of advancing medical imaging and transforming patient outcomes.
