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Teaching Ultrasound Early: Outcomes from a Student-Led POCUS Elective Course

2026-01-19 medical education Title + abstract only
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BackgroundPoint-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) utilization across specialties continues to grow, making it a valuable skill for medical students. Early exposure to ultrasound may enhance students clinical reasoning, anatomical understanding, and integration of POCUS into the physical exam. This study evaluates the impact of a student-organized, physician-taught POCUS elective course on pre-clinical medical students competence in foundational ultrasound skills. MethodsFifteen students were enrolled ...

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