Learner-centered Survey of Point-of-care Ultrasound Training, Competence, and Implementation Barriers in Emergency Medicine Training Programs in India.

Background: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is important to the practice of emergency medicine (EM), but requires training to achieve competence. The purpose of this study was to describe the current state of POCUS practice and perceived barriers to the implementation in EM training programs in India.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey consisting of 28 questions was administered to 378 faculty and residents in postgraduate EM training programs across India.

Direct Observation Assessment of Ultrasound Competency Using a Mobile Standardized Direct Observation Tool Application With Comparison to Asynchronous Quality Assurance Evaluation.

Objectives: Competency assessment is a key component of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) training. The purpose of this study was to design a smartphone-based standardized direct observation tool (SDOT) and to compare a faculty-observed competency assessment at the bedside with a blinded reference standard assessment in the quality assurance (QA) review of ultrasound images.

Methods: In this prospective, observational study, an SDOT was created using SurveyMonkey containing specific scoring and evaluation items based on the Council of Emergency Medicine Residency-Academy of Emergency Ultrasound: Consensus Document for the Emergency Ultrasound Milestone Project.

Faculty Development Program for Emergency Medicine Physicians in India: A Pilot Program.

Background: The specialty of emergency medicine (EM) is developing worldwide at a rapid pace. While more and more postgraduate training programs are developing, a major gap persists in numbers and availability of well-trained academic faculty members. This article describes a pilot faculty development program (FDP) aimed to develop advanced academic skills among a group of EM physicians in India.