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New critical care ultrasound (CCUS) guidelines require fellows to demonstrate competence. This perspective offers expert recommendations for implementing a competency-based CCUS curriculum, addressing challenges for fellowship programs.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Point-of-Care Ultrasound

Background:

  • New Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education guidelines for critical care ultrasound (CCUS) training are effective July 1, 2024.
  • Fellowship programs must ensure trainees achieve CCUS competence, covering cardiac, lung, abdominal, and vascular applications.
  • Programs with developing curricula or limited faculty may face implementation challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide expert and evidence-based recommendations for implementing a competency-based CCUS curriculum.
  • To address challenges faced by fellowship programs in adopting new CCUS training standards.
  • To offer guidance on best practices for CCUS program development and faculty support.

Main Methods:

  • Review of best practices for CCUS training implementation.
  • Expert recommendations on curriculum design, faculty development, and quality improvement.
  • Evidence-based strategies for competency assessment and certification in CCUS.

Main Results:

  • Detailed recommendations for equipment, curriculum structure (introductory and longitudinal), and faculty development.
  • Strategies for robust competency assessment and certification processes.
  • Emphasis on continuous programmatic quality improvement for CCUS training.

Conclusions:

  • Successful implementation of competency-based CCUS training is achievable with structured guidance.
  • Fellowship programs can overcome challenges by adopting recommended best practices.
  • Adherence to new guidelines ensures fellows gain essential critical care ultrasound skills.