Summary
This journal article investigates the perception of first-year medical students regarding the integration of ultrasound training into the undergraduate medical curriculum.
After a 2-hour session introducing fundamental ultrasound physics and clinical applications, students were surveyed about their views. The analysis of responses revealed that students believed ultrasound training would enhance their knowledge of internal medicine, different diagnostic modalities, and medical decision-making. They also expressed the benefit of ultrasound education in connecting clinical knowledge with basic sciences.
Overall, the majority of first-year students considered the integration of ultrasound training valuable for medical education and patient care. However, the study suggests the need for further exploration to determine the optimal learning environment and assess the competency of the training sessions.
