PGY3 POCUS elective

Successful completion of 4 weeks of emergency US rotations (including scan requirements, asynchronous didactics, and online exams)
The minimum ultrasound requirements for residency graduation must be met prior to the start of the PGY3 elective, including:
- - Completing 150-300 POCUS exams, with >25 approved scans in 5 diagnostic applications (including FAST and echo) and >5 US guided procedures
Interested residents should contact Dr. Fong at least 1 month prior to the potential start date of their elective

Become proficient in bedside image acquisition and interpretation in the US applications defined by ACEP
Participate in advanced POCUS training experiences based on trainee interest, e.g. nerve blocks with regional anesthesia

ROTATION REQUIREMENTS

Attend faculty-led scan shifts (refer to schedule e-mailed to you)
Self-scheduled independent scan shifts to gain further experience, obtaining a total of >100 approved scans in Qpath (see required views and how to use Qpath)
Attend Thursday QA/education meetings while on rotation, generally 9a-12p in the BVED 4th floor conference room or JHH ED conference room
Optional time performing nerve block in OR with regional anesthesia

See rotation calendar below

-Review chapters for all 12 ACEP ultrasound applications in Soni & Arntfield's Point-of-Care Ultrasound (available free on the JHU library website)

-Additional materials (readings, videos, podcasts) may be assigned during the rotation

Present a brief (15 min) talk on a POCUS topic of your choice during Thursday QA. Faculty can help advise regarding topics

Complete observed ultrasound examination (will be part of your scheduled faculty scan shift)
Feedback will be provided in-person at Thursday QA meetings and via New Innovations

SCHEDULING NOTES:

EM residents must attend resident conference every Friday morning
The POCUS rotation is a clinical rotation, and scheduling of other commitments (e.g. Step 3, simulation, personal) during the US rotation must be approved in advance by the US faculty. The rotation is designed to be flexible, and we can usually accommodate if you let us know in advance. In general, the resident should plan to scan in the ED from Monday-Friday. At least 4-6 hours a day should be devoted to bedside US scanning to be able to meet rotation requirements. Your independent scan shifts are self-scheduled and can take place anytime, as long as rotation requirements below are met.

US measurements pocketcard - save to a Dropbox for quick reference!

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