Ultraschall Med 2016; 37 - P3_14
DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1587932

Introduction of basic dermatologic ultrasound in undergraduate medical education

F Alfageme 1, 2, E Cerezo 1, 3, G Roustan 1, 2, I Salgüero 1, 2, R Aguiló 4
  • 1Dermatologic Ultrasound Teaching Centre. Ultrasound Learning Centre EFSUMB, Dermatology, Majadahonda, Spain
  • 2Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Majadahonda, Spain
  • 3Ecografías America, Madrid, Spain
  • 4Asepeyo Mutua de Accidentes laborales, Madrid, Spain

Purpose: Teaching ultrasound procedures to undergraduates has recently been proposed to improve the quality of medical education. We address the impact of applying standardized ultrasound teaching to our undergraduates.

Material and methods: Medical students received an additional theoretical and practical seminar nvolving hands-on ultrasound screening during their mandatory practical training week in dermatology. The students' theoretical knowledge was tested before and after the course. After the course, the students were asked to answer a course evaluation questionnaire. Tes was textracted from the Level 1 Spanish Society of Ultrasound Acreditation in Dermatologic Ultrasound.

Results: The multiple-choice question scores after the course showed statistically significant improvement (53.4 vs. 87.4%; P < 0.001). The questionnaire revealed that students were satisfied with the course, felt that it increased their ultrasound knowledge, and indicated that they wanted moreonographic hands-on training in both dermatology and other medical fields.

Conclusion: Using practical, hands-on medical teaching isan emerging method for undergraduate education that should be further evaluated, standardized, and developed.