University of California San Diego
Resident Education Experience
Average Number of US
200+
Is there a dedicated US month?
Yes
Is there an US elective?
Yes, this is one of the most popular electives at UCSD with our residents as well as outside rotating residents
Number of Residents who went on to become US fellows
numerous
Number of hours Hands-on (i.e. scan shifts)
Two 4 hr. ultrasound scanning shifts per week.
Number of hours Image Review
Number of hours didactics
8 hours per month
Other Information
Residents have a two week orientation to ultrasound during their PGY1 orientation month and 2 week ultrasound rotation during their PGY2 year. Many also choose to do an additional elective during their PGY3-4 years.
