This guide is designed for anesthesiology program directors, faculty educators, and clinical leaders seeking to develop or enhance a point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) curriculum within their training programs. Whether you're starting from scratch or refining an existing rotation, the content is structured to be modular, practical, and adaptable to your institution’s needs.
Each chapter builds on the previous, beginning with the rationale for POCUS integration and progressing through curriculum design, equipment selection, certification pathways, and sample educational materials. You’ll
Implementation steps for building a curriculum from the ground upOrgan-based competency outlines to guide resident trainingSample goals, objectives, tests, and study questions to streamline educational planningAppendices summarizing relevant guidelines from the ABA, ACGME, and SCCMUse this guide as a reference manual, a planning toolkit, and a source of inspiration. Feel free to adapt the materials to suit your program’s structure—whether longitudinal, block-based, or hybrid. The goal is to make POCUS education accessible, standardized, and impactful for anesthesiology trainees.