Teaching ultrasound: do you credit for participation or test knowledge?

Background: The vast majority of ultrasound courses for non-radiologists are giving credit for participation without testing for the actual knowledge and practical skills that were achieved by the participant. We present a structured training concept for ultrasound teaching for internal medicine physicians in Israel, including observed bedside practice and formal knowledge testing. Intervention and methods: A basic ultrasound training program for internal medicine physicians, with a total duration of 3 – 4 months is continuously being offered to hospitals owned by Clalit Health Services (the largest HMO in Israe…