A novel anatomy and ultrasound curriculum improves physiatry resident confidence with ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal and spasticity procedures
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Our novel anatomy and ultrasound curriculum, integrating cadaver lab sessions and ultrasound workshops, enhances resident knowledge, confidence, and competence with ultrasound-guided procedures. Physiatry educators can adopt this longitudinal approach, incorporating spaced repetition and peer learning, to improve ultrasound training. Implementing this curriculum may lead to increased proficiency in ultrasound-guided procedures among residents. For programs without access to a cadaver lab, the curriculum can be modified by using available anatomical models or online cadaveric dissection videos. The minimum resources for programs wishing to implement a similar curriculum include an ultrasound machine and a faculty member for instruction.
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