Teaching Cardiovascular Anatomy to Medical Students by Using a Handheld Ultrasound Device

A Near-peer Point-of-care Ultrasound Elective for Medical Students: Impact on Anatomy Knowledge, Perceptions About Ultrasound, and Self-reported Skill Level

“…Our data indicate that most medical students, regardless of experience, felt that ultrasound is a useful tool for reinforcing anatomy knowledge, and that learning ultrasound is a valuable skill for their future careers. These findings are similar to those of previous authors who have shown that medical students are generally enthusiastic about the inclusion of ultrasound in medical school curricula (8,9,20).…”

Ultrasound training for medical students and internal medicine residents—A needs assessment

“…The results from this study clearly indicate the need for training in sonography in both medical school and residency. The results are consistent with previous studies showing high levels of interest in sonography 7, 18, 19. However, the type (didactics versus hands‐on) and amount of training needed to acquire proficiency is up for debate.…”

Cognitive load imposed by knobology may adversely affect learners' perception of utility in using ultrasonography to learn physical examination skills, but not anatomy

“…Exactly how should ultrasound training be incorporated into anatomy teaching remains unknown. In our study and several other studies, preceptor guided learners in hands‐on scanning (Teichgräber et al, ; Heilo et al, ; Wittich et al, ; Wicke et al, ; Tshibwabwa et al, ; Ivanusic et al, ; Zumwalt et al, ; Swamy and Searle, ; Dreher et al, 2013). Whether learning benefits occur with only preceptor performed demonstration scans is unknown.…”