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Training in perioperative echocardiography.

Kathryn E Glas¹

¹Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. kathryn.glas@emoryhealthcare.org

Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology

|November 10, 2006

Summary

Perioperative echocardiography training and certification are now formalized, with fellowship accreditation offering a clear path. Challenges persist in training individuals outside core residency programs.

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Area of Science:

Anesthesiology
Cardiovascular Imaging
Medical Education

Background:

Echocardiography has been a vital perioperative diagnostic tool since the 1980s.
Its integration into practice raises questions regarding training, competence, and certification.
This review examines current issues, solutions, and future directions in perioperative echocardiography.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the challenges and advancements in teaching, demonstrating competence, and certifying perioperative echocardiography.
To discuss how these issues have been addressed and explore future options.
To provide an overview of the evolving landscape of echocardiography training and certification.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature and accreditation guidelines.
Analysis of current training and certification processes.
Discussion of challenges in non-traditional training pathways.

Main Results:

Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology fellowship accreditation provides a formal pathway for advanced echocardiographer status.
Certification without formal training is available for those completing core residency by June 30, 2008.
Recertification examinations are being developed, and certifications are time-limited to 10 years.

Conclusions:

Perioperative echocardiography is integral to anesthetic practice.
The training and certification process has become more formalized.
Difficulties remain in training individuals outside of core residency programs.

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