Fellowship in Emergency Ultrasound
Duration: 1 Year(s)
University of Illinois College of Medicine (UICOM), Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Emergency Medicine
Affiliation
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
Overview
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
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
-
Stipend (INR):
Fellows receive a stipend according to the University of Illinois College of Medicine (UICOM) Graduate Medical Education (GME) fellowship salary structure, along with applicable benefits.
Accomodation:
At Your Own
Scholarship:
-
Eligibility
- 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
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Submit Fellowship Application
- Interested candidates must apply through the Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship application process of the Department of Emergency Medicine.
- Submit Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal Statement / Letter of Intent describing interest in Emergency Ultrasound
- Letters of Recommendation
- Details of residency training and academic background
- Application Review
- Applications are reviewed by the fellowship leadership team based on clinical background, emergency ultrasound experience, academic interests, and career goals.
- Interview Process
- Shortlisted candidates are invited for an interview with the fellowship director and ultrasound faculty.
- Final Selection & Joining
- Selected candidates complete institutional onboarding requirements and begin the 1-year Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship training program.
