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3 . 2022

GRADUAL ACQUISITION OF SKILLS IN ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTICS IN A MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

Abstract

The article recommends a step-by-step approach to the acquisition of ultrasound diagnostics skills by medical students. Ultrasound is not included as a separate discipline in the educational program, but is willingly chosen by students as an elective subject. The study of normal ultrasound anatomy using virtual ultrasound simulator when conducting independent work of students under the supervision of a teacher, is effective in the study of topographic anatomy and physiology. With the introduction to clinical practice, the use of ultrasound simulator in training helps to acquire skills in interpreting echograms. However, the analysis of clinical situational problems should also be supplemented with practical classes on mastering the technique of ultrasound in real conditions with a clinical mentor. As an effective assessment of knowledge, we offer written work on the formation of an ultrasound Protocol with a conclusion on the presented echograms, as well as an assessment of practical skills. Further self-improvement in ultrasound research can be carried out in person or remotely using a variety of domestic and foreign Internet resources.

Keywords:ultrasonographic simulator; independent work of students under the supervision of a teacher; ultrasound diagnostics

Funding. The study had no sponsor support.

Conflict of interest. The authors declare no conflict of interest.

For citation: Ibraeva L.K., Rybalkina D.Kh., Bacheva I.V. Gradual acquisition of skills in ultrasound diagnostics in a Medical University. Meditsinskoe obrazovanie i professional’noe razvitie [Medical Education and Professional Development]. 2022; 13 (3): 114–23. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33029/2220-8453-2022-13-3-114-123 (in Russian)

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CHIEF EDITOR
CHIEF EDITOR
Balkizov Zalim Zamirovich
Secretary General of the Russian Society of Medical Education Specialists, Director of the Institute of Training of Medical Education Specialists of the Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education, 125993, Moscow, Russian Federation, Professor of the Department of Vocational Education and Educational Technologies of the N.I. Pirogov RNIMU of the MOH of Russia, CEO of GEOTAR-Med, Advisor President of the National Medical Chamber, Moscow, Russian Federation

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