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. 2024 Aug 1;40(8):e176-e178.
doi: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000003164. Epub 2024 May 9.

The Development of a Combined Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Point-of-Care Ultrasound Curriculum

Elizabeth Budnik  1 , Nicole Klekowski, Michele Carney, Ryan Tucker
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The Development of a Combined Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Point-of-Care Ultrasound Curriculum

Elizabeth Budnik et al. Pediatr Emerg Care. .

Abstract

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) use has grown rapidly in the field of pediatric emergency medicine (PEM). Despite its growth, there continues to be a need for leaders in PEM POCUS to support ongoing education and advancement of providers within this field. We have developed a novel combined PEM POCUS fellowship that has successfully produced one graduate and a second will graduate in June 2023. We describe the implementation of this model as a potential option that institutions could use as a framework to support other trainees. This could alleviate some barriers for future trainees who seek advanced POCUS training and advance this growing field.

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Disclosure: The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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