UNIV - Clinical Instructor - Ultrasound Fellow - Department of Emergency Medicine

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Fellowship is a one-year program for graduates of Emergency Medicine residency programs. It is designed to develop the skills and knowledge needed to become ultrasound program directors and leaders in Emergency Ultrasound (EUS). Fellows teach and participate in curriculum development, research, quality assurance, ultrasound scanning, and clinical care. They provide hands-on clinical care at both MUSC Emergency Departments and complete 752 clinical hours per year, with the possibility of moonlighting above those required hours if other fellowship requirements are met.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency.
• Board-certified or board-eligible.
• South Carolina medical license and hospital credentialing required before the fellowship start date.
• Complete 752 clinical hours per year at both MUSC Emergency Departments.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver's license.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Ability to learn and use new processes, tools, and equipment as required.
• Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including lifting and carrying up to 150 pounds unassisted and assisting with patient lifts up to 300 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly EUS conference and demonstrate understanding of the ultrasound curriculum.
• Teach in laboratory and lecture settings.
• Instruct during one College of Medicine ultrasound lab per block, six per year.
• Deliver two 15-minute lectures per month during resident rotations, six per year.
• Deliver two 45-minute lectures at Emergency Medicine conference.
• Instruct at two GME ultrasound labs per year.
• Co-lead curriculum development and organization of the College of Medicine student elective rotation in Emergency Ultrasound.
• Attend at least one national meeting during the fellowship.
• Perform a minimum of 1,000 scans throughout the year.
• Complete two ultrasound scanning shifts each week in the Adult ED, Pediatric ED, or ICU.
• Participate in at least one research project approved through the IRB.
• Complete one ultrasound-related Quality Assurance project in the Department of Emergency Medicine.
• Provide hands-on clinical care at both MUSC Emergency Departments, totaling 752 clinical hours per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed