Ultrasound Experience

intern EXperience

Interns participate in a one day introductory session during intern orientation, which provides didactic and hands-on training in ultrasound instrumentation and the life-saving ultrasound applications. 

During PGY1 Anesthesia, the interns join the Ultrasound crew each week for our didactics and QA sessions, they will also join us in the ED for scanning and obtain 50-100 scans during this block.

PGY2 us  rotation

Basic Rotation

This a 3 week ultrasound rotation to develop knowledge and skill in the basic, life-saving EUS applications.  You will participate in supervised and independent scanning shifts, QA review, and will be expected to present a Journal Club at one of your Thursday QA/educational sessions. Minimum of 150-200 scans.

Opportunity to learn advanced applications in ultrasound. You will be expected to have completed 150 QA'd ultrasound exams prior to participating in the elective rotation.  Rotation goal is to have a minimum of 25 scans in each of the ACEP applications. Opportunities exist to gain advanced experience in UGRA, TTE and TEE. 

regional anesthesia experience

Opportunity to gain experience in US guided nerve blocks in the OR. Please contact Dr. Pesce if you are interested in this advanced ultrasound experience.