Review Articles, Case Reports, and the Slow Road to Meaningful POCUS
Our review article on VExUS, where we dive deep into common pitfalls of technique and interpretation, was just named the Best Review of 2024 by the journal. A pleasant surprise? […]
When “Helpful” Isn’t Helpful: The Ongoing Undervaluation of POCUS in Nephrology
A recent article on cardiorenal syndrome in a leading nephrology journal set out to address pathophysiology and strategies for decongestion. At first glance, it seemed like a welcome read. That […]
Simulation in POCUS education: how I do it
As previously mentioned, establishing, and maintaining a comprehensive point-of-care ultrasound curriculum demands significant time commitment and dedication from faculty members. Contrary to common belief, teaching POCUS entails more than simply […]
Introduction to POCUS and basics of program development
Sharing a couple of papers that may be useful when discussing the scope of POCUS in nephrology and the importance of training, particularly for division leadership or colleagues who may […]
How to get certified in POCUS?
(Updated 2025) This is one of the commonest questions I get. First, as previously mentioned, the American College of Emergency Physicians policy statement on emergency ultrasound recommends that a trainee […]
Execution of the NephroPOCUS curriculum
A POCUS program runs most effectively when there are at least two (to three) core faculty members who can consistently devote meaningful time to its development. Depending on the size […]
What are the key elements of establishing a POCUS program?
The slides below outline key steps for getting a POCUS program off the ground. First and foremost, faculty need to build confidence and skill in common POCUS applications. This comes […]
What Is the Scope of Nephrologist-Performed POCUS and Is There a Standard Curriculum for Nephrology POCUS Training?
A few years after launching our POCUS program, we published a proposed model curriculum in 2019, drawing on our early experience and outlining suggested scan numbers for minimum competency in […]