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Ultrasound in Global Health

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Given its relatively low cost and portability, ultrasound has the potential to improve healthcare outcomes in underserved communities around the world. This special interest group connects members with an interest in this important area.

Members: 39
Latest Activity: Feb 16

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Introducing the Ultrasound in Global Health special interest group! 9 Replies

We would like to extend a warm welcome to all those interested in ultrasound in global health. Please join our group to collaborate with others teaching and learning ultrasound in the developing world, brainstorm points of collaboration between various efforts, share your experiences and interesting cases, and meet fellow pioneers in this emerging field! Have you been involved in ultrasound training projects abroad? Please share your experience in a blog post here!Continue

Started by Sachita Shah. Last reply by Jorge Han, MD, RDMS,RDCS,RVT Feb 16.

Journal Watch: New Article on Ultrasound in Global Health 2 Replies

Hi everyone,Just wanted to alert you to a review article that details much of the existing literature on ultrasound use in global health/emergency care. The review focuses on point-of-care ultrasound at the bedside, reviews journal articles by region and application, and suggests directions for future research. Congratulations Meera Muruganandan (Fellow in International Emergency Medicine at Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital) and Stephanie Sipple (soon to be ultrasound fellow at the Brown…Continue

Started by Sachita Shah. Last reply by Sachita Shah Feb 1.

Wondering how to get an ultrasound machine donated for your field work?

RESOURCES FOR CHARITABLE ULTRASOUND EQUIPMENT REQUESTS GE Developing Health Globally Program: http://www.gecitizenship.com/our-commitment-areas/our-community-impact/philanthropy/health/ Philips: …Continue

Started by Sachita Shah Jan 16.

Thanks to outreach volunteers 4 Replies

In Somaliland may be we are the best sample of developing countries who can appreciate such like these efforts of teaching and training.. Thanks to Prof Syed Amir Gilani who was the first international person come to Somaliland for volunteer training on ultrasound. Thanks also to Dr Alfred Abuhamid and his team, who delivered an excellent training. We are touching your sacrifice on the ground. It was few days, but it saved a life of mothers..please it is so important keep up like these…Continue

Started by Mohamed Ibrahim. Last reply by Darla J Matthew Nov 16, 2011.

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Comment by AIUM on November 22, 2011 at 2:04pm: $50,000 Available for Assessing Point-of-Care Ultrasound Applications

The AIUM’s Endowment for Education and Research (EER) has issued a request for applications (RFA) for studies to assess competency in point-of-care ultrasound applications, defined as ultrasound imaging for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes performed on the patient by a provider in real time as a component of a care episode. The EER has allocated up to $50,000 for 1 or more grants. The submission deadline is March 1, 2012. More detailed information is available on the AIUM website.

Comment by DR,Mujibur Rahman on October 1, 2011 at 3:04pm: Thank u Ibrahim for ur eagerness, I don't know the position of USG trained doctors in ur country. If u want trainer we can help u.

Comment by AIUM on September 15, 2011 at 2:45pm: Soliciting Grant Proposals for 2012

The AIUM's Endowment for Education and Research (EER) is accepting grant proposals through November 1, 2011.

Ultrasound researchers may apply for grants of up to $10,000 in teaching, clinical research, or basic science.

A list of all previously awarded grants, detailed criteria, and an application form are available on the AIUM website.