Orientation: typically occurs during the first week in July
Between 5-8 ultrasound sessions per month, at least 3 half-day Tuesday US Didactic sessions (9am to noon) per month, 2-4 half-days of QA per month
Scanning can occur in the UM ED, Mott ED, PICU, Family Medicine Outpatient Clinic, Family Medicine Inpatient Service, or the Care on Demand Clinic
During months 1-2, expectation is to be primarily in the ED/FM outpatient for direct supervision by the US Faculty
During months 3-12, scanning shifts done with US FM and ED Track Residents, EM and FM Residents, Residents/Fellows of other programs or Medical Students
Attain a high level of proficiency in scanning in the entire range of POCUS applications
Develop proficiency in image interpretation
Develop the skill of clinical decision making based on ultrasound findings using the best available evidence
Develop the skill of integrating ultrasound into the clinical workflow
Attain proficiency in bedside teaching
Months 6-12
Continue scanning, teaching and QA activities as above
Fellow with identify US applications with relevance to FM and pursue opportunities to gain experience in these areas with the help of the FM faculty
Fellow will concentrate increasingly on educational projects and research activities Research projects should conclude and paper outlines will be drafted for publication
Fellow will select and complete an educational project
Fellow will select and complete an administrative project
The fellow will have compiled a lecture and video library as well as gain the administrative resources to become an ultrasound director
Fellow will attend a national conference (possibilities include AIUM, SCUF, SAEM, or other national FM conference) with the goal of presenting their academic work
