Emergency ultrasound is an integral part of our emergency department.   There are two SonoSites available around the clock for use and there is a dedicated ultrasound in the Pediatric ED.  The portable machines come equipped with a curvilinear probe, a linear high resolution probe, and a high resolution vaginal probe. 

The ultrasound curriculum requires that each resident complete 150 exams prior to the second year.  In order to ensure adequate training, there are multiple lectures throughout the year dedicated to ultrasound as well as a two week dedicated rotation in the first year.

In January 2012, we welcome Dr. Geoffrey Hayden, M.D. as our ultrasound director.