A Novel Tool to Assess Faculty Development Needs Utilizing Student Evaluations.

Background Contemporary academic institutions confront substantial challenges in professional development amid rapid technological advancements. Historically, faculty professional development has relied on individual initiatives or peer assistance. Our medical school encountered analogous obstacles in implementing an innovative curriculum.

Confidence Level and Ability of Medical Students to Identify Abdominal Structures After Integrated Ultrasound Sessions.

Purpose: Determine the confidence level and ability of first year medical students to identify abdominal structures using a wireless portable ultrasound scanner.

Methods: The students were assessed for their confidence and ability to perform abdominal ultrasound. The 5-point Likert survey included questions on their perception about ultrasound as a resource for learning anatomy, physical examination skills, and the quality of the pre-session instructions.