Welcome to the 4-Day Global Health Focused Ultrasound Course in Malawi, an intensive training program designed to enhance Point-Of-Care-Ultrasound (POCUS) skills of both international and local medical professionals.
The goal of the 4-Day Global Health Focused Ultrasound Course in Malawi is to enhance the diagnostic and interventional ultrasound skills of both local and international medical professionals.
By covering basic principles and progressing to more advanced protocols like FASH, RUSH, and PUSH, the course aims to equip participants with the practical skills needed to address clinical dilemmas, especially in low-resource settings.
The course also fosters collaboration between international and local doctors, promoting future partnerships and the development of local ultrasound training programs. Additionally, participants will have access to comprehensive training materials and e-learning resources for ongoing professional development.
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is the future of bedside medicine. It is an extension of the physical exam and allows patients and their healthcare providers to see in real time what is happening in the body. It gives immediate answers to pressing diagnostic questions.
General Course Information
Course language: English
Participants: 16 medical professionals (≥50% local / ≤50% international)
Course fees: 1500,- euros for international medical professionals; fully funded for selected local medical professionals.
Included in the course fee: accommodation (5 nights), including three meals a day.
Not included in the course fee: travel expenses, visas, travel insurance, vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis and other travel arrangements. We kindly ask you to organize these independently, but we are happy to provide recommendations and assistance.
Cancellation policy: in case of cancellation 4-8 weeks before the start of the course, we retain 50% of the course fees; in case of cancellation 4 weeks or less before the start of the course, we retain 90% of the course fees. This is necessary to cover cancellation costs.
General inquiries (not application): please email at globalhealthfocusedultrasound@gmail.com
Course Dates
23 - 26 June 2025
Location
Zomba Central Hospital (ZCH), Zomba, Malawi
Target Audience
This course is designed for medical professionals, including:
Medical doctors / Medical specialists
Medical/Clinical officers
Other healthcare providers with an interest in ultrasound
Both international and local healthcare providers are encouraged to attend, with a special focus on those working in low-resource settings.
It is highly recommended to have some basic ultrasound experience before attending this course.
Benefits of the Course
Practical Skills: Gain hands-on experience with both basic and advanced ultrasound techniques.
Real-World Application: Work with real cases and pathology to enhance diagnostic skills.
Collaboration: Foster professional relationships between international and local healthcare providers, promoting future partnerships and initiatives.
Ongoing Development: Access a comprehensive platform with training materials and e-learning resources for continuous professional development.
Registration
We are very much looking forward to your participation! Please take a moment to read the cancellation policy and fill out the form below completely. Your registration is binding and you will receive an automated confirmation of receipt.
A final confirmation with request for payment will be made by the organisation team after checking the local course capacities. Please do not book flights etc. until you have received final confirmation.
Cancellation policy:
If you cancel your participation, we will apply a 50% charge of the course fee for cancellations made between 4-8 weeks before the course, and a 90% charge for cancellations made 4 weeks or less before the course begins.
To register for the course, please use our registration form and complete the registration form. Early registration is encouraged due to limited availability.
For more information, contact:
Email: globalhealthfocusedultrasound@gmail.com
Phone: +31(0)615247562
POCUS represents a paradigm shift in medical diagnostics, emphasizing immediacy and accessibility.
