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01-11-2018 | Echocardiography (F Asch and S Costa, Section Editors)

A Review of Echocardiography Training for Internal Medicine Residents: Proposed Goals, Methods, and Metrics

Authors: Jennifer Frampton, DO, MPH, Brenton Nash, MD, Salvatore Costa, MD

Published in: Current Cardiovascular Imaging Reports | Issue 11/2018

Abstract

Purpose of the review

Focused cardiac ultrasound (FCU) is a useful bedside tool that is often utilized by internal medicine residents. Multiple studies have shown that FCU adds valuable information beyond the history and physical. No formal recommendations exist regarding which physiologic parameters should be included in FCU, how those parameters should be assessed, or how to adequately train residents in its use. This review highlights the available literature on FCU training for medicine residents and provides in-depth analysis of the existing programs.

Recent findings

There is significant variability among FCU training of internal medicine residents.

Summary

A standard FCU training protocol should be considered to incorporate this powerful modality throughout the American Post-Graduate Medical Education System. This review offers recommendations for standard training.

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Title: A Review of Echocardiography Training for Internal Medicine Residents: Proposed Goals, Methods, and Metrics
Authors: Jennifer Frampton, DO, MPH
Brenton Nash, MD
Salvatore Costa, MD
Publication date: 01-11-2018
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Current Cardiovascular Imaging Reports / Issue 11/2018
Print ISSN: 1941-9066
Electronic ISSN: 1941-9074
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12410-018-9468-y

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A Review of Echocardiography Training for Internal Medicine Residents: Proposed Goals, Methods, and Metrics

Abstract

Purpose of the review

Recent findings

Summary

2024 ASCO Annual Meeting

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Abstract

Purpose of the review

Recent findings

Summary

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