ArticleBMC medical education2024
Ultrasound education, competencies and expected future use among medical interns in Denmark: a national cross-sectional study.
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- First Implementation of a Point-of-Care Ultrasound Course in Undergraduate Medical Students in Peru: Mixed Methods Study.JMIR formative research · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundPoint-of-care ultrasound is increasingly used across medical specialties, calling for timely and relevant ultrasound education in specialty training. To enable customizing such education, we aimed to explore medical interns' received ultrasound education during medical school and internship, perceived scanning competencies, evaluation of received education, future expectations for using ultrasound, and tendencies for perceiving ultrasound competence.
methodsThis was a national cross-sectional study. We developed a questionnaire based on a theoretical conceptual model, individual interviews with medical interns and focus groups with medical students, followed by pilot testing. The questionnaire was distributed to all medical interns in Denmark (N = 1231). Data were summarized with descriptive statistics. Differences between universities and tendencies for perceiving ultrasound competence were analyzed with Fisher's exact tests and modified Poisson regression, respectively.
resultsResponses from 420 (34.1%) interns were included. Although varying across medical schools, 95.7% received formal ultrasound training and 86.0% encountered ultrasound examinations through clinical rotation. During internship, 44.2% received formal training, while 68.5% had to pursue it independently. Ultrasound examinations during clinical work were observed by 73.2% and performed by 47.6%. Common ultrasound usage barriers were insufficient scanning routine, supervision, knowledge, confidence and mental surplus. Ultrasound competence gain from medical school and internship was reported by 75.2% and 55.3%, respectively, but mainly to lesser/some extent. Most desired more training, expected to use ultrasound in the future (71.0%) and considered it a core competence (73.0%). Perceived ultrasound competence was significantly associated with receiving practical (RR: 4.08) or both practical and theoretical education (RR: 4.34) in medical school, and practical training on patients (RR: 1.09), required number of performed scans (RR: 1.06), competence test(s) (RR: 1.07), and/or consulting books/encyclopedia (RR:1.07) during internship.
conclusionsUltrasound training is part of medical school curricula but varies in type and extent. While most encounter and many use ultrasound during internships, formal training is less integrated. Most desire more training and attitudes towards future ultrasound usage are positive. Filled curricula pose dilemmas for prioritization and several barriers prevail for using ultrasound, representing missed opportunities for competence development and maintenance. Training governance and scaffolding continuous learning may be needed.
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