Development of Hands-On Skills in Diagnostics of Lung Diseases Using Ultrasonography in Undergraduate Medical Education

Caleb Milius; Logan Jepson; Drew Maclaskey; Vanessa Pazdernik; Tatyana Kondrashova

Development of Hands-On Skills in Diagnostics of Lung Diseases Using Ultrasonography in Undergraduate Medical Education

Mo Med. 2023 Mar-Apr;120(2):128-133.

Authors

Caleb Milius¹, Logan Jepson¹, Drew Maclaskey¹, Vanessa Pazdernik², Tatyana Kondrashova³

Affiliations

¹ Medical students at the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, A.T. Still University, Kirksville, Missouri.
² Formerly senior biostatistician in the Department of Research Support, A.T. Still University, now with Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
³ Clinical Imaging Coordinator and Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Preventive Medicine, and Community Health, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, A.T. Still University, Kirksville, Missouri.

PMID: 37091935
PMCID: PMC10121122

Abstract

This study evaluated advanced pulmonary ultrasonography training for COVID-19 lung examination. Students completed identical pretests and post-tests and a survey. Changes were found for individual questions and overall scores (all P≤.02), specifically image identification, previous material, and COVID-19 questions. Students were receptive to the training for education and future practice (P<.001), and they felt capable using ultrasound for diagnosis and management of COVID-19 patients. Pulmonary ultrasonography training should be considered for the medical school curriculum.

MeSH terms

COVID-19 Testing
COVID-19*
Clinical Competence
Curriculum
Education, Medical, Undergraduate* / methods
Educational Measurement / methods
Humans
Lung Diseases* / diagnostic imaging
Students, Medical*
Ultrasonography / methods