Point-of-Care Ultrasound: Beyond the Basics

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is transforming how clinicians assess, diagnose, and manage complex bedside scenarios. This POCUS Advanced Learning Course is designed for clinicians who have some experience with POCUS fundamentals and are ready to elevate their bedside ultrasound skills. Participants will expand their diagnostic and clinical acumen by exploring topics such as cardiac image optimization, doppler techniques, valvular pathology, evaluation of right heart function, and nuanced assessment of volume status. Through interactive didactics and expert-led hands-on skills sessions, attendees will integrate next-level POCUS applications into complex clinical cases, gaining practical experience in image acquisition, interpretation, and clinical integration. This course empowers clinicians to deliver more precise, POCUS informed care by incorporating essential next-level ultrasound diagnostic skills into their bedside decision making.

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Availability

On-Demand

Release on Mar 29, 2026 12:00 PM Central Daylight Time
Expires on Mar 29, 2027

Cost

$0.00

Credit Offered

4.25 CME Credits

4.25 ABIM-MOC Points

4.25 Participation Credits

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Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, learners should be able to:

Apply principles of image optimization to enhance acquisition of high-quality cardiac images.
Perform focused bedside assessments including qualitative valve analysis, right heart function, Doppler techniques, and fluid status evaluation using point-of-care ultrasound.
Interpret and integrate expanded bedside ultrasound findings into clinical decision-making for complex clinical scenarios.
Recognize the clinical indications, strengths, and limitations of broader POCUS applications in the context of hospital medicine.

In kind contributions provided by FUJIFILM Sonosite (ultrasound machines) and GE HealthCare (ultrasound machines).

Faculty

Linda Kurian, MD, FACP, SFHM
Stephanie Connor, MD
- Dr. Conner reports being an advisor for Bayer.
Ria Dancel, MD, FAAP, FACP, FHM
- Dr. Dancel reports a relevant relationship with Elsevier-Saunders and being a consultant for Fujifilm Sonosite.
Nilam J. Soni, MD, MS, SFHM
James Anstey, MD
Brandon Boesch, DO, FHM
- Dr. Boesch reports being a consultant for Exo Inc.
Trevor Jensen, MD, MS
- Dr. Jensen reports being a conultant for General Electric.
Aaron Silver, MD
- Dr. Silver reports recieving research grants/contracts PI from GE Healthcare and Phillips Healthcare.
Ajay Bhasin, MD, SFHM
Erin Finn, MD
Ernest Fischer, MD
Jared Honigman, DO, FHM
Woo J Moon, DO
Kreegan Reierson, MD
Carolina Srisarajivakul-Klein
Tanping Wong, MD
Matthew Yocum
2026 Annual Conference Committee

Faculty Disclosures
The individuals in control of content for this activity have no relevant relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies to disclose unless listed here. Any relevant relationships were mitigated prior to the start of this activity.

Accreditation Statement
The Society of Hospital Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Credit Statement
The Society of Hospital Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4..25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

MOC Credit Statement
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 4.25 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

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