GIM Fellows

Academic Half-Day Curriculum

PGY-4 (12 hours):

Lower limb ultrasound for Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) assessment
Renal ultrasound for hydronephrosis detection
Bladder ultrasound for catheter troubleshooting and volume assessment
Lung ultrasound for pleural and parenchymal evaluation, including pleural effusion assessment

PGY-5 (9 hours):

Cardiac ultrasound for assessment of left ventricular systolic function, right ventricular size, pericardial effusion, and JVP/IVC estimation
Case-based consolidation session to integrate and apply key concepts

Annual Procedural Session (3 hours):

This hands-on session, held at the simulation center, focuses on using POCUS to guide procedures such as paracentesis, thoracentesis, arthrocentesis, peripheral line insertion, and central line placement.

Teaching & Learning Opportunities

Asynchronous

Learning Opportunities

Learning Opportunities

Queen’s uses the qPath system which allows learners to archive independently performed scans. Learners can generate reports and send them to POCUS faculty for individualized feedback and quality assurance. In addition, a growing number of POCUS-competent staff are available to provide real-time teaching and feedback during internal medicine rotations.

Learning Opportunities

Learning Opportunities

Learning Opportunities

Monthly QSoNiC Rounds: Interdisciplinary rounds held with Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, and Anesthesia, focusing on key POCUS cases from the prior month.
Teaching at Core AHD: Monthly Core Internal Medicine Academic Half Days (AHD) feature small-group sessions. Learners have the opportunity to act as near-peer instructors by leading or co-facilitating these sessions.

Suggested Resources

Textbook: Point-of-Care Ultrasound by Dr. Soni
Daily Learning: Subscribe to daily POCUS tips at periop-echo listserv
YouTube: 123Sonography – High-yield, visually guided ultrasound education

Websites

Podcasts

Ultrasound GEL – Evidence-based reviews of recent POCUS literature
5-Minute Sono – Quick and practical ultrasound learning