ArticleHNO2024
[Virtual DEGUM-certified course in the head and neck region-a useful complement to conventional course formats?]
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- Bridging a curriculum gap: a structured model for integrating head and neck ultrasound training into undergraduate dental education.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Open-access RUSH protocol course improves knowledge and perceived confidence among healthcare learners.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- Do dental students need sonography training? A prospective observational study.BMC medical education · 2025Observational
- Ultrasound education in the digital era: face-to-face vs. webinar-teaching of head and neck ultrasound theory-a prospective multi-center study.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundTraining in clinical ultrasound has become highly relevant for working as an otorhinolaryngologist. While there is a high demand for standardized and certified training courses, until recently, there was no possibility to attend web-based and exclusively virtual head and neck ultrasound courses certified by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ultraschall in der Medizin (DEGUM; German Society for Ultrasound in Medicine).
objectiveThe aim of this study was to provide a qualitative and semi-quantitative analysis of the first purely virtual DEGUM-certified head and neck ultrasound courses. MATERIALS AND
methodsIn 2021, three purely web-based DEGUM-certified head and neck ultrasound courses were carried out and then qualitatively analyzed using questionnaires including an examination.
resultsThe purely virtual implementation of head and neck ultrasound courses proved to be a viable alternative to the conventional course format, with a high level of acceptance among the participants. The lack of practice among the participants remains a relevant criticism.
conclusionA more dominant role of web-based and remote ultrasound training is likely and should be considered as an alternative depending on existing conditions. Nevertheless, acquisition of practical sonographic skills remains a major hurdle if courses are purely digital.
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