Retention of Point-of-care Ultrasound Skills among Practicing Physicians: Findings of the VA National Point-of-care Ultrasound Training Program

Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) use continues to increase in many specialties, but lack of POCUS training is a known barrier amongst practicing physicians. Many physicians are obtaining POCUS training through post-graduate courses, but the impact of these courses on skill retention and frequency of POCUS use post-course is unknown. The purpose of this study was to assess the change in POCUS knowledge, skills, and frequency of use after 6-9 months of participating in a brief training course.

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