Fellowship in Emergency Ultrasound

• Applicants must have completed an Emergency Medicine residency program
• Candidates must have an MD/DO or equivalent medical degree from an accredited medical school
• Applicants should have an interest in Emergency Ultrasound (EUS), Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS), ultrasound education, and research
• Candidates should demonstrate interest in developing expertise in:
• Emergency ultrasound applications
• Ultrasound curriculum development
• Quality assurance (QA) of ultrasound programs
• Ultrasound research and academic teaching
• Applicants must meet institutional requirements for fellowship appointment and medical licensure eligibility
• Preference is given to candidates interested in pursuing careers as ultrasound directors, educators, or academic emergency physicians

The Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship at the University of Illinois College of Medicine (UICOM), Chicago is a 1-year postgraduate fellowship program designed to train physicians as leaders in Emergency Ultrasound (EUS) and Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) education, clinical practice, research, and program administration. The fellowship combines didactic education, quality assurance training, academic mentorship, clinical research, and extensive hands-on ultrasound experience. Fellows receive advanced training in core emergency ultrasound applications, bedside scanning, ultrasound image review, curriculum development, hospital credentialing, billing processes, and teaching ultrasound skills to medical students, residents, and physicians. The program also provides opportunities to participate in ultrasound research projects, develop educational materials, and prepare for leadership roles as ultrasound directors or emergency medicine educators