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Introductory ultrasound education is a mandatory element to an ultrasound program. There are multiple pathways that lead to competency whether through graduate medical training or in practice. Course elements, characteristics, and implementation are discussed. Ongoing education and strategies to meet participant’s needs are discussed.
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Morgan, B.B., Kendall, J.L. (2018). Introductory Education. In: Tayal, V., Blaivas, M., Foster, T. (eds) Ultrasound Program Management. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-63143-1_5
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