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Independent ultrasound image acquisition assignments significantly increased student scanning and image uploads. These "homework" assignments proved valuable for preclinical medical education, enhancing motivation and independent probe use without needing extra curriculum time.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
  • Curriculum Development

Background:

  • Overcrowded medical curricula and limited faculty hinder ultrasound education.
  • Independent image acquisition assignments are a potential solution but their benefits are uncertain.
  • This study investigates the impact of required image uploads on first-year medical students' ultrasound skills.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of independent ultrasound image acquisition assignments in a pre-clerkship medical curriculum.
  • To assess the impact on student learning, motivation, and probe use.
  • To identify factors influencing the value of such assignments.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods approach analyzed data from 104 first-year medical students (intervention group) and a historic control group.
  • Intervention students were required to upload homework ultrasound clips using handheld probes.
  • Data included probe use, image uploads, surveys, and focus groups with thematic analysis.

Main Results:

  • Intervention students completed 3x more scan sessions and uploaded 34x more images than controls.
  • Students uploaded significantly more non-required images (439 vs. 33).
  • 93.9% of intervention students found homework assignments valuable, though it competed with other courses.

Conclusions:

  • Required image acquisition assignments are a valuable preclinical learning tool that motivates independent probe use.
  • These assignments enhance learning without demanding additional curriculum space.
  • The success of such initiatives depends on personal, interpersonal, and structural factors.