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 […]