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Cholecystitis – POCUS

Identify key biliary anatomy and differentiate between gallstones and biliary sludge based on an echogenic shaddow. (5 min)

Lines, Fissures and Silhouettes – CXR

Introduce key concepts of fissures, silhouettes and invasive tubes, lines and devices on CXRs with case-based conference (45 min)

Pacemakers and Defibrillators – CXR

Determine the anatomic location of intracardiac leads and differentiate between a pacemaker and an ICD based on CXR. (5 min)

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Identify signs and symptoms concerning for PCOS. Create a differential for features concerning for PCOS. Evaluate associated complications.

Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

Learn to diagnose and treat the most common myeloproliferative disorders. Develop a differential for polycythemia, thrombocytosis, and leukocytosis.

Right Ventricular (RV) Strain, “D-Sign” – POCUS

Identify key characterstics and generate a differential for right ventricular strain based on the parasternal short axis (PSAX) view. (5 min)

Reduced Systolic Function (EPSS) – POCUS

Identify systolic dysfuction in the PLAX view and use end-point septal seperation (EPSS) to characterize the severity (5 min case)

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Using a structured framework, define and differentiate the common causes of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) through a case-based chalk talk.

Acute Liver Failure

Differentiate acute liver failure (ALF) from acute liver injury. Develop a basic differential and initial evaluation for ALF. Recognize common complications of ALF.

Large Volume Paracentesis

Deliver a comprehensive training for large volume paracentesis with a standardized checklist, training video and competency assessment (45min)

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