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by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
J Ultrasound Med 27:745-749 • 0278-4297
A Pilot Study of Comprehensive Ultrasound Education at the Wayne State University School of Medicine
A Pioneer Year Review
Sishir Rao, BA
,
Lodewijk van Holsbeeck, BA
,
Joseph L. Musial, PhD
,
Alton Parker, MD
,
J. Antonio Bouffard, MD
,
Patrick Bridge, PhD
,
Matt Jackson, PhD
and
Scott A. Dulchavsky, MD, PhD
Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan USA (L.v.H., J.L.M., P.B., M.J., S.A.D.); and Departments of Surgery (S.R., J.L.M., A.P., S.A.D.) and Radiology (S.R., J.A.B.), Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan USA.
Address correspondence to Scott A. Dulchavsky, MD, PhD, Department of Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, 2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202 USA. E-mail:
sdulcha1{at}hfhs.org
Objective.
Ultrasound is a versatile diagnostic modality used
in a variety of medical fields. Wayne State University School
of Medicine (WSUSOM) is one of the first medical schools in
the United States to integrate an ultrasound curriculum through
both basic science courses and clinical clerkships.
Methods.
In 2006, 25 portable ultrasound units were donated to WSUSOM.
First-year medical students were provided an ultrasound curriculum
consisting of 6 organ-system sessions that addressed the basics
of ultrasound techniques, anatomy, and procedural skills. After
the last session, students were administered 2 anonymous and
voluntary evaluations. The first assessed their overall experience
with the ultrasound curriculum, and the second assessed their
technical skills in applying ultrasound techniques.
Results.
Eighty-three percent of students agreed or strongly agreed that
their experience with ultrasound education was positive. On
the summative evaluation, nearly 91% of students agreed or strongly
agreed that they would benefit from continued ultrasound education
throughout their 4 years of medical school. Student performance
on the technical assessment was also very positive, with mean
class performance of 87%.
Conclusions.
As residency programs
adopt ultrasound training, medical school faculty should consider
incorporating ultrasound education into their curriculum. Portable
ultrasound has the potential to be used in many different settings,
including rural practice sites and sporting events. The WSUSOM
committee’s pilot ultrasound curriculum will continue
to use student feedback to enhance the ultrasound experience,
helping students prepare for challenges that they will face
in the future.
Key Words:
ultrasound • ultrasound education • ultrasound use
Abbreviations:
ADUM, Advanced Diagnostic Ultrasound in Microgravity • NASA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration • WSUSOM, Wayne State University School of Medicine
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