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)
