Fellowship in Emergency Ultrasound
Duration: 1 Year(s)
UCSF School of Medicine, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Emergency Medicine
Affiliation
University of California San Francisco (UCSF)
Overview
The Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship Program at UCSF School of Medicine, San Francisco is a one-year advanced training program designed to develop expert emergency physicians in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). The fellowship focuses on comprehensive training in ultrasound image acquisition, interpretation, and real-time clinical application in emergency settings. Fellows gain extensive hands-on experience through supervised scanning shifts, structured teaching sessions, and direct mentorship from experienced ultrasound faculty. The program emphasizes key domains such as ultrasound education, program administration, quality improvement, and research, with the goal of producing leaders in emergency ultrasound.
Admission Intake
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Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Fellows receive compensation according to the UCSF University of California PGY-level salary structure along with fellowship benefits.
Accomodation:
As Per Availability
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Must be a graduate of an ACGME-accredited U.S. Emergency Medicine Residency Program
- Must be board eligible or board certified in Emergency Medicine
- Must possess a California Medical License before starting the program
- Must have a valid DEA license prior to joining
- Visa sponsorship (J-1 / H-1B) is not available for this non-ACGME fellowship
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Apply online through the fellowship portal: http://eusfellowships.com
- Submit the following documents:
- Cover letter (mentioning interest in emergency ultrasound and prior experience)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Three letters of recommendation
- One from residency program director
- One from ultrasound director (if available)
- Register for the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Match
- Application deadline: September 11, 2026
- Shortlisted candidates are invited for interview and final selection
