Point-of-Care Ultrasound Curricula in Physician Assistant Programs: Recommendations From a Panel of Experts
Integrating POCUS into PA education is essential for enhancing diagnostic and clinical skills. Foundational concepts received strong support, while advanced applications had varied consensus, suggesting tailored curricula based on program-specific goals. These recommendations provide a structured framework for comprehensive POCUS training, aligning with broader trends in medical education and equipping PAs with essential ultrasound skills for diverse clinical settings.
Authors
- Janelle Bludorn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6868-6836)
- Michael Breunig (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3742-2317)
- Patrick Bafuma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3194-3218)
Institutions
- Mayo Clinic (US)
- University of New Mexico (US)
- Duke University (US)
- Mayo Clinic in Florida (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Journal of Physician Assistant Education
- Published
- 2025-03-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/jpa.0000000000000663
- Primary Topic
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00