Requirements for Graduation

Your goal is to attain credentialing in all 12 core ACEP US applications by the end of residency.  However, credentialing in a minimum of 5 applications (EFAST, Echo, AAA, DVT, Peripheral IVs) is required for graduation.  To become ultrasound credentialed, the resident must participate in didactic and experiential experiences, and have proficiency assessed objectively.

1) DIDACTICS:

• Intern US orientation

• Lectures during Wednesday resident didactics and Thursday US meetings

• Assigned readings and interactive multimedia education

2)EXPERIENTIAL

• Hands-on sessions during resident conference

• Supervised and independent scanning during ultrasound rotation, ED clinical shifts, and off-service rotations (Anesthesia)

3) COMPETENCY AND PROFICIENCY ASSESSMENT:

• Assessment of US technique via direct observation and/or OSCE/SDOT

• Assessment of image quality and interpretation via QA review of ultrasound scans

• Standardized written or online examinations (Rosh Review)

• Perform at least 150 (300 preferred) ultrasound exams in critical or life-saving scenarios, with >25 exams in at least 5 applications (with the exception of PIV’s, only need 5).