Program Overview

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Introduction to the Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship

The Baylor College of Medicine/Ben Taub Hospital Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship is a one-year program that provides advanced education in emergency ultrasound. Located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, Ben Taub Hospital is a high-acuity, urban hospital and an elite Level I trauma center.

About the Program

The fellowship objectives are based on the ACEP Guidelines for Ultrasound Fellowships and are tailored to optimally meet the fellow's professional goals. The program provides care for a diverse population, leading to superb ultrasound and clinical training.

Admissions

Admissions Information

Applicants must have completed an emergency medicine residency program and be board certified/eligible in emergency medicine.

Curriculum

Education

The fellowship provides advanced education in emergency ultrasound through hands-on and interactive, didactic educational opportunities, including:

• Weekly dedicated scanning shifts in the adult and pediatric emergency departments proctored by EUS faculty
• Weekly ultrasound video/image review
• Weekly journal club sessions to discuss cutting-edge ultrasound research/articles
• Unrestricted use of ultrasound in the emergency department
• Access to supplemental hands-on training with ultrasound experts from the departments of radiology, cardiology, and anesthesia

Teaching

The fellow assumes a leadership role in ultrasound education within the emergency department and residency, including:

• Lectures to residents and bedside teaching during resident/medical student scanning shifts
• Ultrasound workshops/courses
• Active involvement in the resident/medical student ultrasound elective

Research

The fellow is expected to complete one publishable original research project during their year of fellowship.

Administrative

A longitudinal experience providing the fellow with the skills necessary to direct an emergency ultrasound program, including:

• Quality assurance of all ultrasound images from the emergency department (with faculty support and supervision)
• One administrative project

Clinical

• 16 hours per week as an attending physician in the emergency department
• Appointment as Baylor College of Medicine clinical instructor, Department of Emergency Medicine

Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Team

The team is dedicated to providing excellent education and training in emergency ultrasound.

Ultrasound Training

The fellowship provides comprehensive training in emergency ultrasound, preparing fellows for leadership roles in the field.