Ultrasound

Ultrasound is deeply ingrained within the educational, clinical and research missions within the Department of Emergency Medicine at The University of Cincinnati.  Recognized as a locally and nationally innovative division, ultrasound education and clinical practice are a top priority with continued departmental investment.

Clinical ultrasound is integrated in the department workflow with a large number of patient care ultrasound examinations performed daily by residents and faculty. We also perform resuscitative transesophageal ultrasound (TEE) to rapidly diagnose and aid management for patients presenting in cardiac arrest. Our departments are outfitted with multiple machines from various vendors for clinical use, as well as an array of handheld machines for resident education.  Our Air Care helicopters are also equipped with handheld ultrasound devices to allow flight physicians to deliver high-quality emergency care upon first patient contact. Our advanced ultrasound management software is integrated into our electronic health record for an unparalleled clinical ultrasound workflow that allows for seamless, bedside documentation and excellent quality assurance ability.

As one of the most prestigious and academically oriented emergency departments in the country, education is a top priority. Ultrasound education is no exception. Our residency program has fully integrated the use of ultrasound into clinical practice at University of Cincinnati Medical Center, our main teaching hospital, as well as two community facilities, West Chester and Jewish Hospitals, where residents also rotate. The curriculum includes abundant hands-on and simulation training along with expert-crafted didactics. The resident first-year ultrasound rotation includes unique 1-on-1 educational scanning shifts with a dedicated educator sonologist as well as educational clinical shifts with ultrasound faculty. Residents also have integrated ultrasound scanning shifts in their third year with a focus on critical care ultrasound. Residents also have ample opportunities to engage in additional ultrasound research, education, and advanced applications through a variety of electives offered throughout the second through fourth years.

The University of Cincinnati offers a one-year fellowship in Advanced Emergency Ultrasound for EM physicians following completion of their residency program.  Graduates emerge as adept educators capable of instructing learners at various levels, proficient in emergency ultrasound research, adept in workflow management, equipment procurement and maintenance, credentialing, and reimbursement processes.  Graduates will possess skills that will allow them to efficiently and effectively function as an Emergency Ultrasound Director in the setting of their choosing.

Please visit our ultrasound learning environment on Taming the SRU.

To learn more about or to apply to our fellowship, please visit our site on the Society of Clinical Ultrasound Fellowships or email Dr. Lori Stolz.