Training the obstetrician in ultrasonography. Minimum requirements.
The development of diagnostic ultrasonography and its present status in South Africa are briefly sketched. The need for control in training programmes and the maintenance of standards of practice is discussed. Overseas training programmes are mentioned with particular emphasis on that given in Australia. Training requirements for obstetricians wishing to use diagnostic ultrasound are outlined and future guidelines for training in the use of diagnostic ultrasound in South Africa are suggested.
D001315:Australia; D003479:Curriculum; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate / Q000592:standards*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009774:Obstetrics / Q000193:education*; D012570:School Admission Criteria; D013019:South Africa; D014463:Ultrasonography