Fellowship in Emergency Ultrasound
Duration: 1 Year(s)
UC Irvine School of Medicine, Irvine
Irvine, California, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Emergency Medicine
Affiliation
University of California (UCI) - Irvine
Overview
The Fellowship in Emergency Ultrasound (Point-of-Care Ultrasound) at UC Irvine School of Medicine is a one-year advanced training program designed for emergency medicine physicians to develop expertise in bedside ultrasound for rapid diagnosis and management of acute and critically ill patients. Conducted within a high-volume Level I trauma center, the program provides extensive hands-on experience in performing and interpreting ultrasound applications such as trauma (FAST), cardiac, lung, abdominal, vascular, and procedural imaging. Fellows actively participate in clinical emergency department shifts, supervise and teach residents, and contribute to ultrasound education, research, and program development. The fellowship emphasizes clinical excellence, teaching skills, and leadership in emergency ultrasound, preparing graduates for academic and leadership roles in emergency medicine and point-of-care imaging.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Fellows receive a salary as per UC Irvine GME pay scale based on PGY level with standard benefits; the amount varies depending on training year and institutional policies
Accomodation:
At Your Own
Scholarship:
-
Eligibility
- Must hold an MD or DO degree (or equivalent international medical degree)
- Must have completed an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Must be board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine
- Must be eligible to obtain a California medical license prior to joining
- Demonstrated interest in point-of-care ultrasound, emergency care, and medical education
- Ability to meet institutional credentialing and clinical requirements
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Apply through Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) (most Emergency Medicine fellowships follow ERAS pathway)
- Submit required documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal Statement
- Letters of Recommendation
- USMLE/COMLEX scores
- Applications are reviewed by Emergency Medicine faculty
- Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews (virtual or in-person)
- Final selection is done through institutional selection process (many ultrasound fellowships may not use NRMP Match)
