title: The ultrasound challenge: a novel approach to medical student ultrasound education.
abstract: 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. Thirty-three students from all 4 years of medical school participated. Medical center residents and faculty served as judges. The Ultrasound Challenge successfully provided medical students with ultrasound experience for future clinical endeavors.
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, The Ohio State University Medical Center, 750 Prior Hall, 376 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210, USA. david.bahner@osumc.edu
authors.forename: David P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Bahner
authors.forename: Adam
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jasne
authors.forename: Stacy
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Boore
authors.forename: Anthony
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mueller
authors.forename: Eric
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Cortez
mesh_terms: D004504:Education, Medical, Undergraduate / Q000379:methods*; D014465:Ultrasonics / Q000193:education*