The ultrasound challenge: a novel approach to medical student ultrasound education.

Undergraduate ultrasound education is becoming increasingly important to medical student development; as a result, innovative training methods are being designed and implemented. The Ultrasound Challenge was created to help students learn core ultrasound techniques and apply them in a friendly competition where they showcase their abilities. The Ultrasound Challenge consisted of 6 events: focused assessment with sonography for trauma, cardiac ultrasound, aortic ultrasound, pelvic ultrasound, vascular access, and musculoskeletal ultrasound.

Behavioral effects on rats of motion within a high static magnetic field.

Some human subjects report vestibular disturbances such as vertigo, apparent motion, and nausea around or within high strength MRI systems operating at 4 T to 9.4 T. These vestibular effects have been ascribed to the consequences of movement through the high magnetic field.