EMM 804TUT - Introduction to Ultrasound

This 4 week elective will introduce the basics of bedside ultrasound including ultrasound physics, proper utilization of equipment, and performance of common bedside ultrasound studies. Students will complete and interpret at least 250 ultrasound exams in the following categories: FAST exam, Cardiac, Renal, Biliary, Abdominal Aorta, Female Reproductive/Pregnancy, Soft Tissue, and DVT. They will participate in didactics with the UB MD Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Division and will be asked to present a 15 minute presentation or contribute to a research paper. Students will complete a written exam at the end of the elective.

Credits: 4

Requisites: M3: MED 700 or SUR 700 completed successfully OR must be taken in the B or C block during MED 700 or SUR 700; M4: None