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Using Simulation Models to Train Clinicians in the Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound
Published on: August 9, 2024
Impact of a Resident-as-Teacher Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Curriculum on Learner Confidence: A Prospective
Guillermo Izquierdo Pretel1,2, Emiri Uchiyama3, Soheil Sadri4
1Internal Medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, USA.
Background:
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is increasingly recognized as a core clinical skill in medical education. Resident-as-teacher models offer scalable educational approaches.
Objective:
To evaluate the impact of a resident-led POCUS curriculum on learner confidence.
Methods:
A prospective educational intervention was conducted at the Internal Medicine Department in Florida International University College of Medicine. Two identical five-hour workshops were delivered. Learners and instructors completed paired surveys. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test.
Results:
Learners (n=9) demonstrated significant improvement in clinical application (p=0.031) and image interpretation (p=0.047), with mean confidence increasing across domains. Instructors (n=8) maintained high baseline confidence with no significant change.
Conclusion:
A resident-led POCUS curriculum improves learner confidence and supports scalable education models.
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