Yuka Uruma
Instructor, Instructors
Dr. Yuka Uruma is a physician with a strong passion for global health and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) education. She completed her medical degree at Nagoya City University and her foundation training at Wakkanai City Hospital in Japan, where she gained broad clinical experience. She is also registered with GMC (General Medical Council) in United Kingdom.
Dr. Uruma has extensive experience teaching POCUS across Japan, serving as an instructor at national conferences and workshops including the Japanese Association for Home Care Medicine, the Family Medicine Winter Seminar, and the Hokkaido Primary Forum. She also led the Asahikawa Medical University Student POCUS League, training medical students in ultrasound technique and clinical application.
Her global health activities include volunteering in medical camps and providing ultrasound education in Kenya, reflecting her dedication to improving healthcare access and training worldwide. Skilled in echocardiography as well as abdominal, lung, and musculoskeletal ultrasound, Dr. Uruma integrates practical diagnostic imaging into clinical and educational settings.
Dr. Uruma is committed to advancing the use of ultrasound in primary care and fostering international collaboration in medical education.