Ultrasound technology has outpaced the education of future operators.   As ultrasound continues to grow, I hope this forum can connect people and ideas on how educational institutions and champions can keep up with the advances in technology.   Ultrasound is safe and reliable in trained hands.   How can we best train the future clinicians to use this tool?   I believe it needs to be integrated into medical education at the earliest level as these "stem cell" students will turn into every type…See More

This special interest group brings together those with a special interest in the integration of ultrasound into medical student and resident education. It provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and program information. See More

At the recent emergency and critical care ultrasound section meeting in San Diego, the topic of increasing risk of ionizing radiation was brought up.   The focus was whether the AIUM or another organization should advocate for more use of ultrasound versus the traditional default of CT scanning when presented with diagnostic uncertainty. The topic is multifactorial and includes ease of getting the exam, diagnostic certainity of CT vs operator dependence of ultrasound, and the infrastructure and…See More

The Emergency & Critical Care Ultrasound Community includes individuals involved with the use of ultrasound in the analysis of emergency care patients. Disciplines vary from pediatrics, to obstetrics and gynecology, surgery, and general medicine.See More

The purpose of the AIUM Journal Club is to expand the educational experience through in-depth discussion of the literature. "Sign up" or "Sign in" at the right and then review the getting started information below. Wewelcome your participationSee More