The ultrasound program at the Ohio State University College of Medicine is well integrated in the medical education through curricular and extracurricular activities.
Musculoskeletal
Identify bone, muscle and tendons in the shoulder, knee, and wrist
Cardiovascular
Identify normal cardiac anatomy in various planes. Visualize valve function and how the anatomy changes in systole and diastole
Head and Neck
Identify the carotid, IJ. Visualize the brachial plexus ad trachea. Identify and describe normal ocular anatomy
Hepatobiliary
Identify gallbladder and pancreas. Differentiate between hepatic arteries, hepatic veins, and portal veins.
Renal
Identify Morison's pouch, renal hilum, renal cortex and pyramids
Endocrine and Reproductive
Thyroid, IJ/Carotid
Specific ultrasound scans that students will experience and participate in on their clinical rotations
Core Objective: Achieve an Advanced Competency and acquire US clinical US knowledge
Duration: 1 year
Structure:
Clinical scanning
Journal club
Honors project
Pathology
Evaluation of competency: A combination of both written and practical tests demonstrating competency in all areas.
Upon completion of the program, students will earn a grade on their Dean's Letter.
4th year Emergency Medicine Rotation.
Application of Ultrasound to the patient in Shock
4th Year Advanced Competency
Contact Person: kathleen.pfeil@osumc.edu
Starting January 2024