Empowering Global Healthcare
with  POCUS 

At GUSI, we believe equitable healthcare starts with accessible, high-quality ultrasound training. Our global initiatives are bridging the gap—one region at a time.

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GUSI in the UK & Ireland

Global Ultrasound Institute is committed to advancing Point of Care Ultrasound education across the UK and Ireland. By partnering with top universities, medical schools, deaneries, federations and healthcare facilities, we provide healthcare practitioners with the skills and techniques to enhance patient care through ultrasound.

Our training programs empower clinicians in the UK and Ireland to make fast, informed decisions that improve patient outcomes in diverse clinical environments.

We provide training for everyone from individual practitioners, all the way up to large medical school training cohorts. Tailored training to meet your learning needs, with expert clinician oversight, and a clear path to competency.

Global Ultrasound Institute is proud to work with top universities, institutions and medical facilities across the United States and around the world

Meet GUSI's UK & Ireland Team

The GUSI UK & Ireland team is dedicated to advancing Point of Care Ultrasound education across the region. We work with universities and healthcare providers to deliver hands-on training, helping clinicians enhance their diagnostic skills and improve patient outcomes, using cost-effective training programs, excellent online resources, and an expert team of physicians and sonographers across the UK and Ireland.

Alberto Romero Galán
Alberto Romero Galán
Andrew Cupples
Bsc, MB BCh BaO, MRCGP
Andrew Cupples
Duane Smith
Duane Smith
Laura Holmes
BSc Hons Diagnostic Medical Imaging. Pg Dip Medical Ultrasound
Laura Holmes
Pascual Daza-Ramirez
Pascual Daza-Ramirez
Raymond Rowan
Raymond Rowan
Scott Rogers
Scott Rogers
Master POCUS with Experts:

Point-of-Care Ultrasound Essentials Course

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GUSI’s UK team is delighted to offer high-yield lectures and hands-on scanning sessions. The first opportunity for GPs in Northern Ireland to participate in training for Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS).

What You'll Learn

✅ Core ultrasound techniques for primary care and internal medicine.
✅ Cardiac, lung, abdominal, and procedural ultrasound applications.
✅ Hands-on scanning sessions with expert guidance.
✅ Real-world applications to improve patient care.

Upcoming Events in UK & Ireland

Bedside ultrasound has consistently influenced my diagnostic and management decisions. It reduces the need for “watching and waiting” or “sitting with uncertainty,” by providing clear, non-invasive answers in minutes.

It’s immensely rewarding for that part of me that seeks a higher level of diagnostic certainty, which I can then share with confidence with my patients. This not only builds trust and strengthens rapport but also makes me a better clinician, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes. The best way to determine if bedside ultrasound is right for you is to try it — you’ll quickly see how it can greatly enhance your professional practice.

Greg Bailey
Dr. Greg Bailey, MRCGP
GP (1 year post-CCT)

Past Events

Learning is made easier by the support provided to each student.

Read More
Dr. Kate Feibusch, MPH
Physician
Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center
Santa Rosa, California

POCUS Has Allowed Me to Find New Excitement in Primary Care, and Reduces Burnout by Providing Quicker Answers to Medical Problems in Real Time.

Read More
Dr Moses J. Syldcort
FM Physician, Advanced OB
Fellow at Swedish First Hill FMR
Seattle, USA

It is an honour to serve with such a wonderful team of GUSI instructors in promoting POCUS in Ukraine.

Read More
Dr. Vadym Vus

The POCUS workshop was clinically oriented and well-taught by experienced instructors [who were patient and engaging with new learners].

Read More
Dr Cindy Yang, FAAFP
Family Medicine Residency & Sports Medicine Fellowship
Dignity Health, Northridge Hospital

Bedside ultrasound gave me greater diagnostic certainty [in minutes], which I could share with confidence with my patients.

Read More
Dr. Greg Bailey
GP
Royal College of General Practitioners
UK

It’s a solid foundation for anyone newer to OB POCUS, but still teaches plenty of advanced skills for clinicians with more experience.

Read More
Dr Claire Thomson
OB Fellowship Director
Swedish First Hill
USA

The Obstetric Essentials POCUS course gave me a clear framework for how to approach obstetric ultrasound [in real clinical settings].

Read More
Tara Ahmadi
Resident
Swedish Family Medicine
USA

GUSI provided exactly the training I needed to introduce POCUS to the community health workers I work with in rural Guatemala.

Read More
Dr. Kate Feibusch
Board Certified
Peten Health
USA

GUSI made it possible to learn ultrasound without traveling across the country [or needing a radiology background].

Read More
Dr. Glenda M. Patterson
Core Faculty
Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks
USA

GUSI Iberia

Global Ultrasound Institute is dedicated to providing comprehensive Point of Care Ultrasound education throughout the Iberian Peninsula, including Spain and Portugal. Through collaborations with leading universities, hospitals, and medical organizations, we equip healthcare professionals with advanced ultrasound techniques, ensuring that they are fully prepared to improve patient diagnostics and care across the region.

Global Ultrasound Institute is proud to work with top universities, institutions and medical facilities across the United States and around the world

Meet the GUSI Iberia Team

The GUSI Iberia team focuses on advancing Point of Care Ultrasound education in Spain and Portugal. We collaborate with leading medical institutions to deliver high-quality training, enabling clinicians to provide better care and make informed diagnostic decisions.

Adrian Cascales
Adrian Cascales
Alberto Oviedo
Alberto Oviedo
Alberto Romero Galán
Alberto Romero Galán
Carmelo Herrera
Carmelo Herrera
Edgard Marcano
Edgard Marcano
Jorge Permanyer
Jorge Permanyer
Jose Carlos Sánchez
Jose Carlos Sánchez
Marga Algaba
Marga Algaba
Martín Marchese
Martín Marchese
Pascual Daza-Ramirez
Pascual Daza-Ramirez
Raquel Rodriguez
Raquel Rodriguez
Víctor Barreales
Víctor Barreales
Master POCUS with Experts:

Point-of-Care Ultrasound Essentials Course

claim yous spot today!
00DAYS
:
00HRS
:
00MINS
:
00SECS
April enrollment ends at 1pm, Mar 31.

GUSI’s UK team is delighted to offer high-yield lectures and hands-on scanning sessions. The first opportunity for GPs in Northern Ireland to participate in training for Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS).

What You'll Learn

✅ Core ultrasound techniques for primary care and internal medicine.
✅ Cardiac, lung, abdominal, and procedural ultrasound applications.
✅ Hands-on scanning sessions with expert guidance.
✅ Real-world applications to improve patient care.

Upcoming Events in Iberia

Bedside ultrasound has consistently influenced my diagnostic and management decisions. It reduces the need for “watching and waiting” or “sitting with uncertainty,” by providing clear, non-invasive answers in minutes.

It’s immensely rewarding for that part of me that seeks a higher level of diagnostic certainty, which I can then share with confidence with my patients. This not only builds trust and strengthens rapport but also makes me a better clinician, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes. The best way to determine if bedside ultrasound is right for you is to try it — you’ll quickly see how it can greatly enhance your professional practice.

Greg Bailey
Dr. Greg Bailey, MRCGP
GP (1 year post-CCT)

Learning is made easier by the support provided to each student.

Read More
Dr. Kate Feibusch, MPH
Physician
Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center
Santa Rosa, California

POCUS Has Allowed Me to Find New Excitement in Primary Care, and Reduces Burnout by Providing Quicker Answers to Medical Problems in Real Time.

Read More
Dr Moses J. Syldcort
FM Physician, Advanced OB
Fellow at Swedish First Hill FMR
Seattle, USA

It is an honour to serve with such a wonderful team of GUSI instructors in promoting POCUS in Ukraine.

Read More
Dr. Vadym Vus

The POCUS workshop was clinically oriented and well-taught by experienced instructors [who were patient and engaging with new learners].

Read More
Dr Cindy Yang, FAAFP
Family Medicine Residency & Sports Medicine Fellowship
Dignity Health, Northridge Hospital

Bedside ultrasound gave me greater diagnostic certainty [in minutes], which I could share with confidence with my patients.

Read More
Dr. Greg Bailey
GP
Royal College of General Practitioners
UK

It’s a solid foundation for anyone newer to OB POCUS, but still teaches plenty of advanced skills for clinicians with more experience.

Read More
Dr Claire Thomson
OB Fellowship Director
Swedish First Hill
USA

The Obstetric Essentials POCUS course gave me a clear framework for how to approach obstetric ultrasound [in real clinical settings].

Read More
Tara Ahmadi
Resident
Swedish Family Medicine
USA

GUSI provided exactly the training I needed to introduce POCUS to the community health workers I work with in rural Guatemala.

Read More
Dr. Kate Feibusch
Board Certified
Peten Health
USA

GUSI made it possible to learn ultrasound without traveling across the country [or needing a radiology background].

Read More
Dr. Glenda M. Patterson
Core Faculty
Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks
USA

GUSI in the Germany

Global Ultrasound Institute is dedicated to advancing Point of Care Ultrasound education in Germany, empowering healthcare professionals with the expertise they need to provide accurate, real-time diagnoses. By partnering with top universities, renowned medical institutions, and leading healthcare facilities, we offer specialized ultrasound training that helps clinicians enhance their diagnostic skills across a range of clinical settings.

Our goal is to equip German healthcare providers with the tools and knowledge to make confident, informed decisions that lead to better patient outcomes throughout the country.

Global Ultrasound Institute is proud to work with top universities, institutions and medical facilities across the United States and around the world

Meet GUSI's German Team

The GUSI Germany team leads Point of Care Ultrasound education in Germany. We collaborate with universities and medical institutions to provide hands-on training, helping clinicians apply ultrasound techniques effectively in various clinical settings.

Bedside ultrasound has consistently influenced my diagnostic and management decisions. It reduces the need for “watching and waiting” or “sitting with uncertainty,” by providing clear, non-invasive answers in minutes.

It’s immensely rewarding for that part of me that seeks a higher level of diagnostic certainty, which I can then share with confidence with my patients. This not only builds trust and strengthens rapport but also makes me a better clinician, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes. The best way to determine if bedside ultrasound is right for you is to try it — you’ll quickly see how it can greatly enhance your professional practice.

Greg Bailey
Dr. Greg Bailey, MRCGP
GP (1 year post-CCT)

Learning is made easier by the support provided to each student.

Read More
Dr. Kate Feibusch, MPH
Physician
Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center
Santa Rosa, California

POCUS Has Allowed Me to Find New Excitement in Primary Care, and Reduces Burnout by Providing Quicker Answers to Medical Problems in Real Time.

Read More
Dr Moses J. Syldcort
FM Physician, Advanced OB
Fellow at Swedish First Hill FMR
Seattle, USA

It is an honour to serve with such a wonderful team of GUSI instructors in promoting POCUS in Ukraine.

Read More
Dr. Vadym Vus

The POCUS workshop was clinically oriented and well-taught by experienced instructors [who were patient and engaging with new learners].

Read More
Dr Cindy Yang, FAAFP
Family Medicine Residency & Sports Medicine Fellowship
Dignity Health, Northridge Hospital

Bedside ultrasound gave me greater diagnostic certainty [in minutes], which I could share with confidence with my patients.

Read More
Dr. Greg Bailey
GP
Royal College of General Practitioners
UK

It’s a solid foundation for anyone newer to OB POCUS, but still teaches plenty of advanced skills for clinicians with more experience.

Read More
Dr Claire Thomson
OB Fellowship Director
Swedish First Hill
USA

The Obstetric Essentials POCUS course gave me a clear framework for how to approach obstetric ultrasound [in real clinical settings].

Read More
Tara Ahmadi
Resident
Swedish Family Medicine
USA

GUSI provided exactly the training I needed to introduce POCUS to the community health workers I work with in rural Guatemala.

Read More
Dr. Kate Feibusch
Board Certified
Peten Health
USA

GUSI made it possible to learn ultrasound without traveling across the country [or needing a radiology background].

Read More
Dr. Glenda M. Patterson
Core Faculty
Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks
USA

GUSI in Southern Africa

Global Ultrasound Institute equips frontline healthcare providers in underserved and remote regions of Southern Africa with Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) skills, enhancing their ability to deliver timely and accurate diagnoses.

Operating in South Africa, Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, we collaborate with universities, health systems, NGOs, and governments to provide scalable, high-quality training that emphasizes equity and sustainability.

Our initiatives focus on maternal and child health, integrating POCUS into primary care, and fostering local expertise through train-the-trainer programs, with the ultimate goal of incorporating essential diagnostics into fundamental healthcare. Global Ultrasound Institute is proud to with top universities, institutions and medical facilities across the United States and around the world

Global Ultrasound Institute is proud to work with top universities, institutions and medical facilities across the United States and around the world.

Meet GUSI's Southern African Team

Democratizing access to diagnostic excellence is central to our commitment to universal health coverage. When healthcare providers at all levels effectively utilize point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), healthcare delivery becomes more timely, inclusive, and better addresses the needs of the communities it serves.

Liesl Annandale
Liesl Annandale
Master POCUS with Experts:

Point-of-Care Ultrasound Essentials Course

claim yous spot today!
00DAYS
:
00HRS
:
00MINS
:
00SECS
April enrollment ends at 1pm, Mar 31.

GUSI’s UK team is delighted to offer high-yield lectures and hands-on scanning sessions. The first opportunity for GPs in Northern Ireland to participate in training for Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS).

What You'll Learn

✅ Core ultrasound techniques for primary care and internal medicine.
✅ Cardiac, lung, abdominal, and procedural ultrasound applications.
✅ Hands-on scanning sessions with expert guidance.
✅ Real-world applications to improve patient care.

Upcoming Events in Southern Africa

Bedside ultrasound has consistently influenced my diagnostic and management decisions. It reduces the need for “watching and waiting” or “sitting with uncertainty,” by providing clear, non-invasive answers in minutes.

It’s immensely rewarding for that part of me that seeks a higher level of diagnostic certainty, which I can then share with confidence with my patients. This not only builds trust and strengthens rapport but also makes me a better clinician, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes. The best way to determine if bedside ultrasound is right for you is to try it — you’ll quickly see how it can greatly enhance your professional practice.

Greg Bailey
Dr. Greg Bailey, MRCGP
GP (1 year post-CCT)

Learning is made easier by the support provided to each student.

Read More
Dr. Kate Feibusch, MPH
Physician
Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center
Santa Rosa, California

POCUS Has Allowed Me to Find New Excitement in Primary Care, and Reduces Burnout by Providing Quicker Answers to Medical Problems in Real Time.

Read More
Dr Moses J. Syldcort
FM Physician, Advanced OB
Fellow at Swedish First Hill FMR
Seattle, USA

It is an honour to serve with such a wonderful team of GUSI instructors in promoting POCUS in Ukraine.

Read More
Dr. Vadym Vus

The POCUS workshop was clinically oriented and well-taught by experienced instructors [who were patient and engaging with new learners].

Read More
Dr Cindy Yang, FAAFP
Family Medicine Residency & Sports Medicine Fellowship
Dignity Health, Northridge Hospital

Bedside ultrasound gave me greater diagnostic certainty [in minutes], which I could share with confidence with my patients.

Read More
Dr. Greg Bailey
GP
Royal College of General Practitioners
UK

It’s a solid foundation for anyone newer to OB POCUS, but still teaches plenty of advanced skills for clinicians with more experience.

Read More
Dr Claire Thomson
OB Fellowship Director
Swedish First Hill
USA

The Obstetric Essentials POCUS course gave me a clear framework for how to approach obstetric ultrasound [in real clinical settings].

Read More
Tara Ahmadi
Resident
Swedish Family Medicine
USA

GUSI provided exactly the training I needed to introduce POCUS to the community health workers I work with in rural Guatemala.

Read More
Dr. Kate Feibusch
Board Certified
Peten Health
USA

GUSI made it possible to learn ultrasound without traveling across the country [or needing a radiology background].

Read More
Dr. Glenda M. Patterson
Core Faculty
Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks
USA

GUSI in the Eastern Africa

Global Ultrasound Institute plays a key role in advancing Point of Care Ultrasound education across Eastern Africa. In partnership with prominent universities, medical institutions, and healthcare facilities, we offer specialized ultrasound training that equips clinicians throughout the region with the skills necessary to provide high-quality, real-time diagnostic care. Our mission is to support healthcare professionals in making accurate, timely decisions that enhance patient care across Eastern Africa, including Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan.

We are also proud to have played a key role in developing the national O-POCUS curriculum and training package, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, Kenya.

Global Ultrasound Institute is proud to work with top universities, institutions and medical facilities across the United States and around the world

Meet GUSI's Eastern African Team

The GUSI Eastern Africa team is dedicated to improving healthcare delivery through ultrasound education. We work closely with local and regional partners to deliver contextually relevant training, equipping frontline clinicians with the skills they need to make confident, accurate diagnoses across diverse healthcare settings.

Brian K. Mbugua
Brian K. Mbugua
Sheila Ayesa Masheti
BScN
Sheila Ayesa Masheti
Bedside ultrasound has consistently influenced my diagnostic and management decisions. It reduces the need for “watching and waiting” or “sitting with uncertainty,” by providing clear, non-invasive answers in minutes.

It’s immensely rewarding for that part of me that seeks a higher level of diagnostic certainty, which I can then share with confidence with my patients. This not only builds trust and strengthens rapport but also makes me a better clinician, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes. The best way to determine if bedside ultrasound is right for you is to try it — you’ll quickly see how it can greatly enhance your professional practice.

Greg Bailey
Dr. Greg Bailey, MRCGP
GP (1 year post-CCT)

Learning is made easier by the support provided to each student.

Read More
Dr. Kate Feibusch, MPH
Physician
Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center
Santa Rosa, California

POCUS Has Allowed Me to Find New Excitement in Primary Care, and Reduces Burnout by Providing Quicker Answers to Medical Problems in Real Time.

Read More
Dr Moses J. Syldcort
FM Physician, Advanced OB
Fellow at Swedish First Hill FMR
Seattle, USA

It is an honour to serve with such a wonderful team of GUSI instructors in promoting POCUS in Ukraine.

Read More
Dr. Vadym Vus

The POCUS workshop was clinically oriented and well-taught by experienced instructors [who were patient and engaging with new learners].

Read More
Dr Cindy Yang, FAAFP
Family Medicine Residency & Sports Medicine Fellowship
Dignity Health, Northridge Hospital

Bedside ultrasound gave me greater diagnostic certainty [in minutes], which I could share with confidence with my patients.

Read More
Dr. Greg Bailey
GP
Royal College of General Practitioners
UK

It’s a solid foundation for anyone newer to OB POCUS, but still teaches plenty of advanced skills for clinicians with more experience.

Read More
Dr Claire Thomson
OB Fellowship Director
Swedish First Hill
USA

The Obstetric Essentials POCUS course gave me a clear framework for how to approach obstetric ultrasound [in real clinical settings].

Read More
Tara Ahmadi
Resident
Swedish Family Medicine
USA

GUSI provided exactly the training I needed to introduce POCUS to the community health workers I work with in rural Guatemala.

Read More
Dr. Kate Feibusch
Board Certified
Peten Health
USA

GUSI made it possible to learn ultrasound without traveling across the country [or needing a radiology background].

Read More
Dr. Glenda M. Patterson
Core Faculty
Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks
USA

GUSI in Italy

Global Ultrasound Institute is dedicated to advancing Point of Care Ultrasound education in Italy, empowering healthcare professionals with the expertise they need to provide accurate, real-time diagnoses. By partnering with top universities, renowned medical institutions, and leading healthcare facilities, we offer specialized ultrasound training that helps clinicians enhance their diagnostic skills across a range of clinical settings.

Our goal is to equip Italian healthcare providers with the tools and knowledge to make confident, informed decisions that lead to better patient outcomes throughout the country.

Global Ultrasound Institute is proud to work with top universities, institutions and medical facilities across the United States and around the world

Meet GUSI's Italy Team

The GUSI Italy team leads Point of Care Ultrasound education in Italy. We collaborate with universities and medical institutions to provide hands-on training, helping clinicians apply ultrasound techniques effectively in various clinical settings.

Alessandro Mereu
Alessandro Mereu
Andrea Balbarini
Andrea Balbarini
Carlo Toscani
Carlo Toscani
Riccardo Govoni
Riccardo Govoni
Simone Melai
Simone Melai
Tommaso Barnini
Tommaso Barnini
Mai Hong
Tommaso Barnini
Joshua St. Louis
Víctor Barreales
Adrian Cascales
Carmelo Herrera
Edgard Marcano
Marga Algaba
Raquel Rodriguez
Bedside ultrasound has consistently influenced my diagnostic and management decisions. It reduces the need for “watching and waiting” or “sitting with uncertainty,” by providing clear, non-invasive answers in minutes.

It’s immensely rewarding for that part of me that seeks a higher level of diagnostic certainty, which I can then share with confidence with my patients. This not only builds trust and strengthens rapport but also makes me a better clinician, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes. The best way to determine if bedside ultrasound is right for you is to try it — you’ll quickly see how it can greatly enhance your professional practice.

Greg Bailey
Dr. Greg Bailey, MRCGP
GP (1 year post-CCT)

Learning is made easier by the support provided to each student.

Read More
Dr. Kate Feibusch, MPH
Physician
Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center
Santa Rosa, California

POCUS Has Allowed Me to Find New Excitement in Primary Care, and Reduces Burnout by Providing Quicker Answers to Medical Problems in Real Time.

Read More
Dr Moses J. Syldcort
FM Physician, Advanced OB
Fellow at Swedish First Hill FMR
Seattle, USA

It is an honour to serve with such a wonderful team of GUSI instructors in promoting POCUS in Ukraine.

Read More
Dr. Vadym Vus

The POCUS workshop was clinically oriented and well-taught by experienced instructors [who were patient and engaging with new learners].

Read More
Dr Cindy Yang, FAAFP
Family Medicine Residency & Sports Medicine Fellowship
Dignity Health, Northridge Hospital

Bedside ultrasound gave me greater diagnostic certainty [in minutes], which I could share with confidence with my patients.

Read More
Dr. Greg Bailey
GP
Royal College of General Practitioners
UK

It’s a solid foundation for anyone newer to OB POCUS, but still teaches plenty of advanced skills for clinicians with more experience.

Read More
Dr Claire Thomson
OB Fellowship Director
Swedish First Hill
USA

The Obstetric Essentials POCUS course gave me a clear framework for how to approach obstetric ultrasound [in real clinical settings].

Read More
Tara Ahmadi
Resident
Swedish Family Medicine
USA

GUSI provided exactly the training I needed to introduce POCUS to the community health workers I work with in rural Guatemala.

Read More
Dr. Kate Feibusch
Board Certified
Peten Health
USA

GUSI made it possible to learn ultrasound without traveling across the country [or needing a radiology background].

Read More
Dr. Glenda M. Patterson
Core Faculty
Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks
USA

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Alberto Romero Galán

GUSI Instructor

Dr Alberto Romero Galán, is a specialist in family and community medicine, and a mentor for clinical ultrasound in Spain as a member of the ultrasound group of the Spanish Society of General and Family Medicine (SEMG). He is also registered as an IMC (Irish Medical Council) specialist in Ireland.

He works as a GP in out-of-hours services in Ireland and serves as a GP in the Irish Army in the barracks in Kilkenny. Alberto participates as a teacher of clinical ultrasound courses in person in Spain, with several in person courses during the year. One of them is of long duration (100 hours) and is held twice a year, offering students continuous teaching for several days, with direct supervision, and practical and theoretical classes. The rest of the courses are usually subject specific (neck, abdomen, musculoskeletal…).

Alberto was born in Huelva (Spain), where he grew up and was educated until he moved to Seville to study Medicine. Once he finished his medical degree, he moved to Salamanca, where he did his specialized training period (equivalent to residency) as a family doctor, using ultrasound as a key tool in his practice for the study of patients. After that he worked as a doctor in a primary care center, until he moved to Ireland in 2022. This did not stop his training in ultrasound, which he has kept active in Spain and has allowed him to become a mentor.

He enjoys reading, especially crime novels. His love for ultrasound has made its study into a hobby, as well. He also loves paddle tennis, ping-pong, board games, and soccer. He likes to travel, and his current job and situation allow him to do it often.

Andrew Cupples

GUSI Instructor

Dr. Andrew Cupples is at heart a general practitioner with broad interests in many aspects of healthcare, but has particular expertise and specialist training in Minor Surgery, Men and Women’s Fertility Planning, Musculoskeletal Medicine, and Endocrinology in Primary Care.

He is currently one of if not the only, GP in Northern Ireland using Point of Care Ultrasound techniques for routine Primary Care work in practice. He is working towards changing this through my work in GUSI! He enjoys his role as an accredited GP Trainer and Medical Student educator, and he is also a trainer in Minor Surgical and Joint Injection Techniques. He has been performing Minor Surgery and corticosteroid injections in practice for over 13 years.

Duane Smith

GUSI Instructor

I am currently working as an echocardiographer within Ultracardiac Ltd (a private company operating in the South-West of England). Prior to this I worked at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, initially as a Healthcare Support Worker then progressing in the field of healthcare over a 7-yr period, gaining experience within Cardiac, Vascular and Respiratory Sciences, specialising in Cardiology. I went on to complete a MSc in Cardiac Science at Manchester Metropolitan University, alongside completing a Scientific Training Programme allowing me to hold the title of Clinical Scientist in the UK. I am both SCST and BSE accredited, specialising in Echocardiography. I am also an end-point assessor for Bristol University, assisting in the growth of Cardiac Physiologists in the UK.

I am passionate about healthcare development, education delivery and optimising patient care. I am excited to be given the opportunity to work with the GUSI team to provide POCUS training to primary healthcare providers, aiming to streamline patient care delivery in the UK, reducing waiting times and unnecessary referrals.

Laura Holmes

GUSI Instructor
Laura Holmes BSc (Hons) PGDip is a Sonographer having trained in Diagnostic medical imaging at the University of Exeter followed by a PGDip Medical Ultrasound at City, University of London. Laura has been scanning for 12 years working in both the NHS and private sector scanning general abdominal, obstetrics and gynecology, renal, and testes ultrasound where she has also had the opportunity to train other student sonographers. She has been approached to assist in the training of POCUS by a local GP and is excited to teach others what she has learned over the years. She hopes this will benefit many patients enabling them to receive more timely diagnoses and treatments.
In her spare time, Laura loves to sing, sea swim, and bake for her family and friends

Pascual Daza-Ramirez

GUSI Instructor

Dr Pascual Daza-Ramirez, MD MBA MRCGP MPH(Cantab) EIA(EMCC) BMUS, is a Senior Hon. Clinical Lecturer of Exeter Medical School (UK), a GP Trainer and Educational Supervisor (Health Education England) and a Senior Mentor to newly qualified Family Physicians enrolled in the Fellowship Programme of South West of England NHS Leadership Academy.

He is an attending Family Medicine Physician (General Practitioner) at Middleway Surgery, where he is the lead Research Physician, near Carlyon Bay in St Austell on the south coast of Cornwall (UK).

Pascual runs in person POCUS training courses three times a year in Cornwall (UK). He also has served as an instructor on the “London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Ultrasound Course for the Diploma of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene” (London). In the last twelve months he has trained over sixty junior doctors (residents) ultrasound imaging acquisition techniques and clinical image interpretation.

Pascual was born and educated in Barcelona (Spain) where he gained his medical degree from UB (la Universidad de Barcelona) Medical School and his MBA qualification from European University Business School. He completed postgraduate training in Family Medicine (General Practice) in Truro (Cornwall) followed by academic training in Public Health and Epidemiology at Cambridge University and Pharmaceutical Medicine at Cardiff University in Wales (UK). He is a member of the British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS) and a member of the Royal College of General Practitioner (RCGP) in England.

Pascual’s hobbies entail dinghy sailing, playing tennis, and competing in local amateur tournaments. He also has an interest in guitar playing (mainly flamenco with occasional attempts at blues and jazz with his Gibson Les Paul), but feels he is not good enough to play in public yet.

Raymond Rowan

GUSI Instructor
Dr. Raymond Rowan is an experienced General Practitioner with a special interest in musculoskeletal injuries, sports medicine, and primary care ultrasound. Over the years, he has developed expertise in musculoskeletal health, earning qualifications in Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) and Musculoskeletal Injection Therapy to enhance clinical practice. His commitment to continuous professional development has led him to complete a Diploma in Musculoskeletal Examination and Injury Management, as well as a Professional Diploma in Clinical Leadership. With a background spanning emergency medicine, pediatrics, and care of the elderly he bring a well-rounded approach to patient care.
He was part of the first cohort of GPs in Ireland to receive formal POCUS training for primary care and continue to advocate for its integration into everyday clinical practice. He regularly use POCUS in nursing homes and in care for the elderly, improving diagnostic accuracy and patient management for older adults. In addition to his clinical work, he is actively involved in medical education as a tutor for medical students and a supervisor for GP trainees and residents. He is excited to be working with GUSI to educate and encourage the use of POCUS in primary care in Ireland, helping to enhance diagnostic capabilities and patient care.
Beyond his medical expertise, he is an accomplished endurance athlete, competing in Ironman events while promoting injury prevention and rehabilitation. Through his clinical, educational, and athletic endeavors, He strive to drive innovation, excellence, and patient-centered care.

Scott Rogers

GUSI Instructor

Scott Rogers BSc, MSc, is a Sonographer having trained in Diagnostic medical imaging at St. George’s Medical School London followed by an MSc in Medical Ultrasound at the University of the West of England. Scott has been scanning for many years, working in both the NHS and private sector in general abdominal, urology, gynaecology and musculoskeletal ultrasound. Scott has a passion for teaching and has trained numerous candidates from various universities and hospitals and is enthusiastic for the benefits POCUS brings to healthcare.

Scott was born in Cornwall, UK but grew up on the west coast of Canada. He has since returned to Cornwall where he lives by the sea with his family. When he is not organising study days or preparing university lectures, Scott enjoys a quiet glass of wine and good jazz.

MSK Ultrasound Course

April 26, 2025 | Middle Way, UK

MSK Ultrasound Course

POCUS in Practice: Scrotal Ultrasound

May 17, 2025 | Northern Ireland

Lead Instructor representing GUSI

POCUS at Barnet Hospital

May 22, 2025 | London, UK

GUSI’s Education Director for Europe, led an exciting session with Family Medicine residents at Barnet Hospital.

GUSI at the ASPC Conference in UK

June 6–7, 2025 | Leicester, UK

Dr. Andrew Cupples represented GUSI at the ASPC Conference in Leicester, demonstrating the power of POCUS to 50+ GPs with specialist surgical and MSK expertise.

GUSI Fellows Go Hands-On

June 9, 2025 | UK

6-hour ultrasound training session under the expert guidance of Dr. Pascual Daza-Ramirez.

Hands-On MSK POCUS Training

June 11, 2025 | Cornwall, UK

GUSI’s growing commitment to advancing MSK POCUS skills in clinical practice held at Helston Health Centre

In-Person POCUS Essentials

June 12–13, 2025 | Isles of Scilly, UK

Small island. Big impact. Held at the Alexander Hall, St Blazey.

University College Dublin – Hands-on Demo

July 22, 2025 | Dublin, Ireland

University College Dublin

“Learning is made easier by the support provided to each student.”

GUSI provided education in the areas I wanted and needed, right from my home and office environment. I recommend this curriculum highly. It’s not just the way the course material is presented—learning is made easier by the support provided to each student throughout the program.

“POCUS Has Allowed Me to Find New Excitement in Primary Care, and Reduces Burnout by Providing Quicker Answers to Medical Problems in Real Time.”

POCUS has allowed me to find new excitement in primary care, and reduces burnout by providing quicker answers to medical problems in real time. By improving my diagnostic skills, and increasing my interaction with patients, I hope to continue to have POCUS as an integral part of my practice!

“It is an honour to serve with such a wonderful team of GUSI instructors in promoting POCUS in Ukraine.

In the last two years, we have gone through a war with the post-Soviet academic community, which prohibits us from using ultrasound. With our FOCUS-POCUS team in Ukraine, we train family doctors, military medics, and paramedics in the basic protocols like FAST, BLUE, and RUSH [which are] needed during daily Russian bombing on the frontline. It is an honour to serve with such a wonderful team of GUSI instructors in promoting POCUS in Ukraine.

“The POCUS workshop was clinically oriented and well-taught by experienced instructors [who were patient and engaging with new learners].”

The team at GUSI was fantastic—very knowledgeable and professional. Their POCUS workshop was clinically oriented and well-organized, and well-taught by highly experienced instructors who were engaging and patient with new learners. Our residency faculty felt that the sessions really empowered and inspired us to do more ultrasound scanning and get better at it. This was the perfect introductory course that our group needed to get a head start in POCUS, and we look forward to working with GUSI more in the future doing Tele-Ultrasound mentorship sessions.

“Bedside ultrasound gave me greater diagnostic certainty [in minutes], which I could share with confidence with my patients.”

Bedside ultrasound has consistently influenced my diagnostic and management decisions. It reduces the need for “watching and waiting” or “sitting with uncertainty” by providing clear, non-invasive answers in minutes. It’s immensely rewarding for that part of me that seeks a higher level of diagnostic certainty, which I can then share with confidence with my patients. This not only builds trust and strengthens rapport but also makes me a better clinician, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes. The best way to determine if bedside ultrasound is right for you is to try it—you’ll quickly see how it can greatly enhance your professional practice.

“It’s a solid foundation for anyone newer to OB POCUS, but still teaches plenty of advanced skills for clinicians with more experience.”

I highly recommend this fantastic course. It’s a solid foundation for anyone newer to OB POCUS, but still teaches plenty of advanced skills for clinicians with more experience. As someone who teaches both residents and OB Fellows, I’m impressed with the high quality educational content. Going through the curriculum myself was a great review, and has equipped me with new ways to teach OB POCUS

“The Obstetric Essentials POCUS course gave me a clear framework for how to approach obstetric ultrasound [in real clinical settings].”

The OB Essentials POCUS course gave me a clear framework for how to approach obstetric ultrasound. The videos are engaging, easy to follow, and filled with practical tips and advice on how to troubleshoot. The course helped me to understand how to approach OB ultrasound based on gestational age, and helped me build my skills in the clinical setting. Highly recommend!

“GUSI provided exactly the training I needed to introduce POCUS to the community health workers I work with in rural Guatemala.”

GUSI provided exactly the training I needed to enable me to introduce POCUS to the group of community health workers I work with in rural Guatemala. Although I hadn’t touched an OB ultrasound in 25 years, the GUSI online and in-person OB course gave me the tools I needed. I successfully replicated their “Big 5” training in Guatemala, and every community health worker learned how to scan pregnant women for these critical findings. The most thrilling moment was when we discovered that one of the CHWs herself was 13 weeks pregnant—with twins! This wouldn’t have been possible without GUSI.

“GUSI made it possible to learn ultrasound without traveling across the country [or needing a radiology background].”

The instructors are experienced and knowledgeable. The mentors are the best—patient, kind, knowledgeable, and supportive. The time spent with my mentor was always enjoyable. I couldn’t believe I used all my sessions [because each one was so valuable]. I’ve had an interest in ultrasound for a while but never thought I’d find a curriculum designed for non-radiologists that didn’t require multiple trips around the country. It’s not just the way the coursework is presented—learning is made easier by the support provided to each student. My goal for learning POCUS was to teach Internal Medicine residents Point-of-Care Ultrasound. GUSI has made that goal a reality. I’m having so much fun [and gaining confidence every step of the way]!!

Adrian Cascales

GUSI Instructor

Dr Adrián Cascales Martínez, médico especialista en medicina física y
rehabilitación, experto universitario en ecografía músculoesquelética por la
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria y participante en numerosos cursos de
ecografía intervencionista.
Trabaja en hospitales de la Región de Murcia, utilizando siempre la ecografía
como complemento en el diagnóstico de la patología neuro-músculoesquelética
y para dirigir las técnicas intervencionistas en el tratamiento de estas. Durante
todo el año, realiza docencia a alumnos de medicina y a otros doctores MIR en
este ámbito, recibiendo multitud de reconocimientos y premios por ello.
Adrián nació en Murcia (España). Creció y se educó en una familia muy
vinculada al mundo deportivo. Estudió Medicina en la Universidad de Murcia,
siempre interesado en las patologías del sistema osteomuscular. Se formó en
Medicina Física y Rehabilitación en el Hospital Universitario de Salamanca,
donde realizó su formación MIR, utilizando siempre la ecografía como
herramienta clave en el diagnóstico y, sobre todo, como guía de terapias
intervencionistas eco-dirigidas. Durante este periodo, además de en
Salamanca, hizo cursos y estancias formativas en hospitales de otras ciudades
españolas y europeas, siempre con médicos que utilizaban la ecografía en el
día a día de su práctica clínica.
Al acabar este periodo MIR, Adrián volvió a Murcia, donde prosiguió con su
formación en ecografía y donde se desarrolló profesionalmente como médico
rehabilitador intervencionista, utilizando siempre el ecógrafo para dirigir sus
terapias. Trabaja en el Hospital Universitario Los Arcos del Mar Menor y en el
Hospital HLA La Vega, en los que forma parte de la Unidad de
Intervencionismo ecoguiado.
Sus hobbies están relacionados con el deporte, sobre todo, el baloncesto,
aunque también disfruta con los deportes acuáticos y de montaña. Le encanta
la gastronomía y viajar.

Alberto Oviedo

GUSI Instructor

Alberto Ángel Oviedo García es médico de urgencias en el Hospital de Valme
(Sevilla) desde hace más de dos décadas, con una trayectoria profesional
centrada en la asistencia clínica y, muy especialmente, en la formación de
profesionales sanitarios. Licenciado en Medicina y Cirugía por la Universidad
de Sevilla en 1996 y especialista en Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria, el Dr.
Oviedo ha desarrollado una carrera marcada por la excelencia en el ámbito de
las urgencias hospitalarias y la ecografía clínica aplicada al paciente agudo.
Desde los primeros años de su carrera, ha mostrado una clara vocación por la
docencia, liderando y participando como formador en decenas de cursos
acreditados por la Agencia de Calidad Sanitaria de Andalucía (ACSA). Ha
impartido más de un millar de horas docentes en áreas clave como ecografía
abdominal, eFAST, musculoesquelética, vascular, pulmonar y ecocardiografía,
formando a médicos de urgencias, atención primaria y residentes de toda
Andalucía y otras comunidades.
Ha dirigido actividades formativas organizadas por el Servicio Andaluz de Salud
(SAS), incluyendo programas oficiales sobre ecografía pulmonar en COVID-19
o patologías abdominales más frecuentes, y ha sido docente habitual en
iniciativas punteras como las desarrolladas por la Fundación IAVANTE. Su
compromiso con la enseñanza se extiende al ámbito universitario, habiendo
sido profesor del Experto Universitario en Atención al Trauma Grave de la
Universidad Internacional de Andalucía.
Reconocido por su claridad didáctica y enfoque eminentemente práctico, el Dr.
Oviedo ha sido pieza clave en la expansión del uso de la ecografía clínica en
los servicios de urgencias andaluces, impulsando su integración como
herramienta diagnóstica esencial. Su trayectoria es referente en la formación
de profesionales sanitarios comprometidos con una atención rápida, precisa y
centrada en el paciente

Alberto Romero Galán

GUSI Instructor

Dr Alberto Romero Galán, is a specialist in family and community medicine, and a mentor for clinical ultrasound in Spain as a member of the ultrasound group of the Spanish Society of General and Family Medicine (SEMG). He is also registered as an IMC (Irish Medical Council) specialist in Ireland.

He works as a GP in out-of-hours services in Ireland and serves as a GP in the Irish Army in the barracks in Kilkenny. Alberto participates as a teacher of clinical ultrasound courses in person in Spain, with several in person courses during the year. One of them is of long duration (100 hours) and is held twice a year, offering students continuous teaching for several days, with direct supervision, and practical and theoretical classes. The rest of the courses are usually subject specific (neck, abdomen, musculoskeletal…).

Alberto was born in Huelva (Spain), where he grew up and was educated until he moved to Seville to study Medicine. Once he finished his medical degree, he moved to Salamanca, where he did his specialized training period (equivalent to residency) as a family doctor, using ultrasound as a key tool in his practice for the study of patients. After that he worked as a doctor in a primary care center, until he moved to Ireland in 2022. This did not stop his training in ultrasound, which he has kept active in Spain and has allowed him to become a mentor.

He enjoys reading, especially crime novels. His love for ultrasound has made its study into a hobby, as well. He also loves paddle tennis, ping-pong, board games, and soccer. He likes to travel, and his current job and situation allow him to do it often.

Carmelo Herrera

GUSI Instructor

El Dr. Carmelo Herrera Carcedo es un médico de familia con más de 30 años de experiencia, especializado en ecografía clínica. Es miembro activo de la Sociedad Española de Ecografía (S.E.ECO.) y de la Sociedad Española de Médicos Generales y de Familia (SEMG). Actualmente, co-coordina el Área de Ginecología del Grupo de Trabajo de Ecografía de la SEMG, contribuyendo al desarrollo de protocolos y formación en esta especialidad.

En su consulta privada en Burgos, ubicada en el Hospital San Juan de Dios, ofrece una amplia gama de estudios ecográficos con tecnología de última generación, incluyendo ecografías abdominales, musculoesqueléticas, de mama, tiroides, obstétricas y de cadera infantil. Su enfoque se centra en proporcionar diagnósticos precisos y rápidos, sin esperas ni necesidad de derivaciones previas.

Además de su labor clínica, el Dr. Herrera es docente en la Escuela Nacional de Ecografía de la SEMG, participando activamente en la formación de profesionales de la salud en técnicas ecográficas avanzadas.

Edgard Marcano

GUSI Instructor

Soy un Médico Cirujano graduado en la Universidad de Oriente en 2013, con una especialización en Medicina Intensiva obtenida en el Complejo Asistencial  niversitario de Salamanca (HUSA). A lo largo de mi carrera, he desarrollado una sólida trayectoria en el ámbito de la medicina crítica y la investigación, con un enfoque en la Coordinación de Trasplante de Órganos y Tejidos, valoración ecográfica del paciente crítico, tromboelastografía, hemorragias subaracnoideas, estudios de seguridad en pacientes críticos, gestión clínica y terapias de circulación extracorpórea.

Formación Académica:

  • Médico Cirujano: Universidad de Oriente, 2013.
  • Especialización en Medicina Intensiva: Complejo Asistencial Universitario de
    Salamanca (HUSA), España.
  • Certificaciones:
  • BLS/ACLS por la American Heart Association (AHA), 2013.
  • Electrocardiografía Básica, 2013.
  • Toxicología, 2013.
  • Estudios Superiores:
  • Donación y trasplantes de órganos.
  • Gestión clínica.

Experiencia Profesional:

2013-2014: Ejercicio simultáneo en medicina pública y privada en el área de emergencia, cuidado y atención de pacientes críticos, y consultas de adultos y niños.
2015-2022: Médico Intensivista en el Complejo Asistencial Universitario de Salamanca (HUSA), España.
Desde 2023: Médico Intensivista en los Servicios de Medicina Intensiva de Hospiten Roca
y el Hospital Universitario Doctor Negrín en Gran Canaria, España.
Investigador Principal del Proyecto REMOS: Un proyecto impulsado por la Sociedad
Española de Medicina Intensiva, Crítica y Unidades Coronarias (SEMICYUC).
Investigación y Publicaciones:

Mi experiencia en investigación comenzó en el campo de la parasitología, específicamente en la caracterización y descripción de la triatominofauna y tropismo en la enfermedad de Chagas. He participado activamente en numerosos congresos médicos nacionales e internacionales, presentando trabajos de investigación y ponencias sobre temas relacionados con la medicina crítica.

Miembros y Sociedades Profesionales:

  • Sociedad Castellano-Leonesa de Medicina Intensiva, Crítica y Unidades Coronarias (SCLMICYUC)
  • Sociedad Española de Medicina Intensiva, Crítica y Unidades Coronarias (SEMICYUC)
  • Sociedad Europea de Medicina Crítica (ESICM)
  • European Society of Transplants (ESOT)
  • Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca (IBSAL)
  • Sociedad Española de Medicina de Urgencias y Emergencias (SEMES)
  • Colegio de Médicos de Salamanca (COMSAL), España
  • Colegio de Médicos del Estado Anzoátegui, Venezuela

Divulgación Científica y Aptitudes:

Poseo una destacada capacidad de oratoria, lo que me ha permitido ser un promotor activo de la divulgación científica, particularmente en el ámbito de la medicina intensiva. He emprendido un proyecto de divulgación digital a través de Twitter, bajo el usuario @el_intensivista, donde comparto conocimientos y actualizaciones en mi área de especialidad. Además, cuento con publicaciones de índole no técnico-científico.

Formación en Gestión y Administración:

Además de mi formación clínica, obtuve un Máster en Gestión Sanitaria, lo que ha fortalecido mi capacidad para liderar y gestionar equipos en entornos de alta complejidad. Actualmente, estoy cursando un MBA, con el objetivo de ampliar mis competencias en administración y dirección de servicios de salud, integrando
conocimientos de gestión empresarial en mi práctica médica.

Jorge Permanyer

GUSI Instructor

Dr. Jorge Permanyer Barrier es médico especialista en ecografía
musculoesquelética, con una trayectoria clínica y docente de referencia
nacional e internacional. Licenciado en Medicina y Cirugía por la Universidad
de Barcelona (1983), complementó su formación con un Diploma Universitario
en Ecografía en la Universidad de Nîmes-Montpellier (Francia), entre 2004 y
2005.
Desde los años 90, ha liderado diversos servicios clínicos vinculados al
diagnóstico por imagen. Fue director médico del Centro de Accidentes
Laborales de Cerdanyola del Vallès durante casi dos décadas y ha ejercido
como ecografista en centros de reconocido prestigio como el Institut Ferran de
Reumatología (Clínica CIMA), el Centro de Diagnóstico Dr. Manchón, la Clínica
Hospital Diagonal o el Centre Mèdic Can Mora.
En el ámbito docente, el Dr. Permanyer ha sido una figura clave en el desarrollo
y expansión de la formación en ecografía musculoesquelética en España. Fue
coordinador de la Sección de Ecografía del aparato locomotor de la Escuela de
Ecografía de la SEMG hasta 2017, y ha impartido docencia en dicha institución,
así como en la Sociedad Española de Ecografía (SEECO), la Universidad de
Barcelona y la Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM),
participando en múltiples másteres y cursos de posgrado.
Ponente habitual en congresos nacionales e internacionales, ha presidido y
formado parte de comités organizadores y científicos de eventos clave como el
Congreso Internacional de Ecografía o el Congreso Europeo EUROSON. Su
labor formativa se ha visto reforzada con la codirección de los cursos de
ecografía del aparato locomotor de la Clínica Diagonal durante cinco ediciones
consecutivas.
Miembro activo de numerosas sociedades científicas, entre ellas la SEMG,
SERAM, SEECO, SEUS, SEDIM, la Sociedad Europea de Ecografía
(EFSUMB) y el American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), el Dr.
Permanyer ha contribuido también a la literatura científica con capítulos de
libros y publicaciones en revistas especializadas, especialmente en el campo
de la ecografía musculoesquelética aplicada al deporte y la patología laboral.

Jose Carlos Sánchez

GUSI Instructor

Jose Carlos Sánchez Sánchez es médico especialista en Radiodiagnóstico
con más de 25 años de experiencia al frente del Servicio de Radiología del
Hospital de Poniente (Almería). Formado en la Universidad de Salamanca y
con residencia en el Hospital Regional Carlos Haya de Málaga, ha combinado
su labor asistencial con un fuerte compromiso docente, siendo tutor de
residentes y estudiantes de medicina de la Universidad de Almería.
Especialmente implicado en el cribado de cáncer de mama, ha sido lector del
programa desde 1998 y coordinador intrahospitalario desde 2001. Es también
un referente nacional en ecografía clínica, con una prolífica actividad como
autor y coordinador de manuales y programas de formación universitaria,
incluyendo el “ABC de ecografía abdominal” (Editorial Panamericana, 2024) y
el Máster en Ecografía Clínica para atención primaria (TECH, 2021).
Miembro activo de la SEMG, donde es jefe del grupo de trabajo de ecografía
clínica y colabora desde hace dos décadas en congresos nacionales, José
Carlos combina conocimiento, experiencia y vocación por la mejora continua de
la calidad asistencial, con acreditación avanzada en la carrera profesional por
la ACSA.

Marga Algaba

GUSI Instructor

Soy médico de Urgencias en un hospital de Sevilla, Valme, desde 2004; comencé mi
andadura en ecografía en 2006, junto con el Dr Alberto Oviedo, buscando al principio
formación a nivel internacional, para comenzar poco después en docencia, a través de
varias sociedades científicas como SEMERGEN, SEMES, SIEC y WINFOCUS; en los
últimos años somos referentes en formación del proyecto itinerario formativo en
ecografía clínica del Sistema Andaluz de salud , aparte de participar en múltiples cursos
y talleres, especialmente para médicos de Familia y Urgencias en cualquier nivel
asistencial, aunque también hemos hecho formación para otras especialidades como
pediatras, neumólogos, traumatología,….
Creemos en la ecografía clínica como una herramienta básica para el clínico,
absolutamente integrada en nuestra consulta, a continuación de la anamnesis y la
exploración, agilizando y optimizando el tiempo diagnóstico de una forma inocua,
eficiente y precisa, con todo lo que supone para paciente y profesional en seguridad y
autonomía, así como imprescindible para la mayoría de las técnicas invasivas en nuestro
ámbito.
Mi mayor ilusión es transmitir el entusiasmo en esta técnica que tanto nos ayuda en el
quehacer diario.
Saludos,
Margarita Algaba Montes

Martín Marchese

GUSI Instructor

El Dr. Martín Marchese Ratti es médico de urgencias, ecografista, director
médico y docente con una sólida trayectoria en la formación de profesionales
sanitarios en ecografía clínica. Es Licenciado en Medicina con diploma de honor por
el Instituto Universitario del prestigioso Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, donde
también se desempeñó como profesor adjunto de Embriología.
Combina su labor asistencial con una intensa actividad docente, y en los últimos años
ha participado como ponente en congresos nacionales de ecografía clínica y medicina
familiar, entre ellos los celebrados en Palma de Mallorca, Bilbao, Santiago de
Compostela, Granada y A Coruña.
Es autor y director de la 3.ª edición del libro El ABC de la Ecografía Abdominal,
publicado en 2024 por Editorial Panamericana, y director de la 2.ª edición del
programa Experto en Ecografía Clínica para Médicos de Familia, desarrollado junto
con la SEMG (Sociedad Española de Médicos Generales y de Familia), Editorial
Panamericana y la Universidad de Barcelona, publicado en 2025.
Como coordinador adjunto del Grupo de Trabajo de Ecografía de la SEMG, ha
contribuido a la organización y desarrollo de numerosos cursos y actividades
formativas.
Entre 2020 y 2021, codirigió el programa de formación en ecografía clínica del
Servicio Murciano de Salud (SMS), en el que se formaron más de 600 médicos,
impartiendo personalmente más de 400 horas de formación presencial. En 2022 ha
sido docente en el programa de formación en ecografía clínica del Servicio Andaluz
de Salud (SAS). Actualmente es también docente en el programa de formación del
Servicio de Salud de Castilla-La Mancha (SESCAM).
En el ámbito digital, ha creado y desarrollado Webformed, una plataforma de
formación online especializada en ecografía clínica, que ha servido como soporte a la
formación de más de 1.400 profesionales sanitarios.
Su actividad docente se complementa con una extensa trayectoria clínica
como médico de urgencias, exjefe de servicio y médico de transporte aéreo de
pacientes críticos, con especial énfasis en la aplicación práctica de la ecografía
clínica en contextos de atención inmediata y toma rápida de decisiones.

Pascual Daza-Ramirez

GUSI Instructor

Dr Pascual Daza-Ramirez, MD MBA MRCGP MPH(Cantab) EIA(EMCC) BMUS, is a Senior Hon. Clinical Lecturer of Exeter Medical School (UK), a GP Trainer and Educational Supervisor (Health Education England) and a Senior Mentor to newly qualified Family Physicians enrolled in the Fellowship Programme of South West of England NHS Leadership Academy.

He is an attending Family Medicine Physician (General Practitioner) at Middleway Surgery, where he is the lead Research Physician, near Carlyon Bay in St Austell on the south coast of Cornwall (UK).

Pascual runs in person POCUS training courses three times a year in Cornwall (UK). He also has served as an instructor on the “London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Ultrasound Course for the Diploma of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene” (London). In the last twelve months he has trained over sixty junior doctors (residents) ultrasound imaging acquisition techniques and clinical image interpretation.

Pascual was born and educated in Barcelona (Spain) where he gained his medical degree from UB (la Universidad de Barcelona) Medical School and his MBA qualification from European University Business School. He completed postgraduate training in Family Medicine (General Practice) in Truro (Cornwall) followed by academic training in Public Health and Epidemiology at Cambridge University and Pharmaceutical Medicine at Cardiff University in Wales (UK). He is a member of the British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS) and a member of the Royal College of General Practitioner (RCGP) in England.

Pascual’s hobbies entail dinghy sailing, playing tennis, and competing in local amateur tournaments. He also has an interest in guitar playing (mainly flamenco with occasional attempts at blues and jazz with his Gibson Les Paul), but feels he is not good enough to play in public yet.

Raquel Rodriguez

GUSI Instructor

La doctora Rodríguez es especialista en radiodiagnóstico por imagen con sede en
Mallorca, donde trabaja en el Hospital de Inca. Se formó en el Hospital Universitario de
Salamanca, donde completó su residencia en radiología durante cuatro años, y ha
continuado su formación en instituciones de renombre internacional, como el Hospital
Karolinska en Estocolmo y el Hospital Universitario de La Fe en Valencia.
Miembro activo de la Sociedad Española de Radiología y de la Sociedad de Radiología
Francesa, Raquel tiene una especial dedicación a la radiología del aparato digestivo,
campo en el que también participa activamente en el Comité de Patología Inflamatoria
del Aparato Digestivo de su hospital. Aunque actualmente desempeña su carrera como
radióloga generalista, su experiencia en esta área le ha permitido profundizar en el
diagnóstico y tratamiento de enfermedades digestivas.
A lo largo de su carrera, ha acumulado una sólida experiencia profesional en diversos
hospitales de España y París, lo que le ha permitido enriquecer su práctica clínica con
una visión global e interdisciplinaria. Raquel ha participado activamente en congresos
nacionales e internacionales y ha completado diversos cursos y másteres especializados
en radiología, lo que ha enriquecido su formación y práctica profesional. Su enfoque
abarca diversas subespecialidades dentro de la radiología, adaptándose a las necesidades
del entorno hospitalario y contribuyendo a la educación médica.
Raquel destaca la importancia de la ecografía en atención primaria como una
herramienta clave para mejorar la calidad de la atención médica. Considera fundamental
que los médicos de atención primaria reciban una formación adecuada en las bases de
esta técnica, ya que puede contribuir significativamente a una detección temprana de
enfermedades y a una gestión más eficaz de los pacientes.
Además, Raquel tiene una gran pasión por la docencia y por transmitir su conocimiento
a otros profesionales de la salud. Le gusta compartir sus experiencias y aprendizajes con
futuros radiólogos y médicos, contribuyendo al crecimiento y la formación continua en
su especialidad.

Víctor Barreales

GUSI Instructor

Dr. Víctor Barreales Rodríguez, médico especialista en Medicina Interna.
Miembro de la Unidad de ecografía clínica de Medicina Interna en el Complejo
Asistencial Universitario de León y del grupo de trabajo de ecografía de la
Sociedad Española de Medicina Interna.
Además de su labor asistencial en el hospital, Víctor es el encargado de
ecocardiografía del servicio de Medicina Interna tanto en el Hospital de León
como en el Hospital Monte San Isidro.
Ha impartido varios cursos de formación en ecografía clínica a médicos
residentes y adjuntos de varios hospitales de Castilla y León.
Víctor nació en León, estudió medicina en la Universidad de Valladolid y se
especializó en Medicina Interna en el Complejo Asistencial Universitario de
Salamanca. Se formó en ecografía clínica en el Hospital Universitario Infanta
Leonor en Madrid, aplicando lo aprendido allí en los hospitales donde ha
trabajado posteriormente.
Una vez terminada la especialidad de Medicina Interna ha trabajado en los
hospitales de León, El Bierzo y Hospital Monte San Isidro.
Actualmente Víctor se encuentra cursando el máster oficial de Ecografía Clínica
de la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.

“Learning is made easier by the support provided to each student.”

GUSI provided education in the areas I wanted and needed, right from my home and office environment. I recommend this curriculum highly. It’s not just the way the course material is presented—learning is made easier by the support provided to each student throughout the program.

“POCUS Has Allowed Me to Find New Excitement in Primary Care, and Reduces Burnout by Providing Quicker Answers to Medical Problems in Real Time.”

POCUS has allowed me to find new excitement in primary care, and reduces burnout by providing quicker answers to medical problems in real time. By improving my diagnostic skills, and increasing my interaction with patients, I hope to continue to have POCUS as an integral part of my practice!

“It is an honour to serve with such a wonderful team of GUSI instructors in promoting POCUS in Ukraine.

In the last two years, we have gone through a war with the post-Soviet academic community, which prohibits us from using ultrasound. With our FOCUS-POCUS team in Ukraine, we train family doctors, military medics, and paramedics in the basic protocols like FAST, BLUE, and RUSH [which are] needed during daily Russian bombing on the frontline. It is an honour to serve with such a wonderful team of GUSI instructors in promoting POCUS in Ukraine.

“The POCUS workshop was clinically oriented and well-taught by experienced instructors [who were patient and engaging with new learners].”

The team at GUSI was fantastic—very knowledgeable and professional. Their POCUS workshop was clinically oriented and well-organized, and well-taught by highly experienced instructors who were engaging and patient with new learners. Our residency faculty felt that the sessions really empowered and inspired us to do more ultrasound scanning and get better at it. This was the perfect introductory course that our group needed to get a head start in POCUS, and we look forward to working with GUSI more in the future doing Tele-Ultrasound mentorship sessions.

“Bedside ultrasound gave me greater diagnostic certainty [in minutes], which I could share with confidence with my patients.”

Bedside ultrasound has consistently influenced my diagnostic and management decisions. It reduces the need for “watching and waiting” or “sitting with uncertainty” by providing clear, non-invasive answers in minutes. It’s immensely rewarding for that part of me that seeks a higher level of diagnostic certainty, which I can then share with confidence with my patients. This not only builds trust and strengthens rapport but also makes me a better clinician, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes. The best way to determine if bedside ultrasound is right for you is to try it—you’ll quickly see how it can greatly enhance your professional practice.

“It’s a solid foundation for anyone newer to OB POCUS, but still teaches plenty of advanced skills for clinicians with more experience.”

I highly recommend this fantastic course. It’s a solid foundation for anyone newer to OB POCUS, but still teaches plenty of advanced skills for clinicians with more experience. As someone who teaches both residents and OB Fellows, I’m impressed with the high quality educational content. Going through the curriculum myself was a great review, and has equipped me with new ways to teach OB POCUS

“The Obstetric Essentials POCUS course gave me a clear framework for how to approach obstetric ultrasound [in real clinical settings].”

The OB Essentials POCUS course gave me a clear framework for how to approach obstetric ultrasound. The videos are engaging, easy to follow, and filled with practical tips and advice on how to troubleshoot. The course helped me to understand how to approach OB ultrasound based on gestational age, and helped me build my skills in the clinical setting. Highly recommend!

“GUSI provided exactly the training I needed to introduce POCUS to the community health workers I work with in rural Guatemala.”

GUSI provided exactly the training I needed to enable me to introduce POCUS to the group of community health workers I work with in rural Guatemala. Although I hadn’t touched an OB ultrasound in 25 years, the GUSI online and in-person OB course gave me the tools I needed. I successfully replicated their “Big 5” training in Guatemala, and every community health worker learned how to scan pregnant women for these critical findings. The most thrilling moment was when we discovered that one of the CHWs herself was 13 weeks pregnant—with twins! This wouldn’t have been possible without GUSI.

“GUSI made it possible to learn ultrasound without traveling across the country [or needing a radiology background].”

The instructors are experienced and knowledgeable. The mentors are the best—patient, kind, knowledgeable, and supportive. The time spent with my mentor was always enjoyable. I couldn’t believe I used all my sessions [because each one was so valuable]. I’ve had an interest in ultrasound for a while but never thought I’d find a curriculum designed for non-radiologists that didn’t require multiple trips around the country. It’s not just the way the coursework is presented—learning is made easier by the support provided to each student. My goal for learning POCUS was to teach Internal Medicine residents Point-of-Care Ultrasound. GUSI has made that goal a reality. I’m having so much fun [and gaining confidence every step of the way]!!

Aaron Inouye

GUSI Instructor

Aaron Inouye has working in emergency medicine since graduating from Pacific University’s Physician Assistant program in 2016; in addition to his clinical work he recently accepted a position Assistant Professor at Colorado Mesa University. He completed a fellowship in point-of-care ultrasound and teaches ultrasound to students, PAs, NPs, and physicians across the country. Aaron is on the board of directors for the Society of Point of Care Ultrasound and a member of ACEP’s Ultrasound Subcommittee for APPs. Excited about all things ultrasound, Aaron is especially interested in developing effective training programs, both for practicing clinicians and for students. Outside of work, Aaron enjoys going up and down mountains on his bike and skis, preferably while chasing his son and his dog.

“Learning is made easier by the support provided to each student.”

GUSI provided education in the areas I wanted and needed, right from my home and office environment. I recommend this curriculum highly. It’s not just the way the course material is presented—learning is made easier by the support provided to each student throughout the program.

“POCUS Has Allowed Me to Find New Excitement in Primary Care, and Reduces Burnout by Providing Quicker Answers to Medical Problems in Real Time.”

POCUS has allowed me to find new excitement in primary care, and reduces burnout by providing quicker answers to medical problems in real time. By improving my diagnostic skills, and increasing my interaction with patients, I hope to continue to have POCUS as an integral part of my practice!

“It is an honour to serve with such a wonderful team of GUSI instructors in promoting POCUS in Ukraine.

In the last two years, we have gone through a war with the post-Soviet academic community, which prohibits us from using ultrasound. With our FOCUS-POCUS team in Ukraine, we train family doctors, military medics, and paramedics in the basic protocols like FAST, BLUE, and RUSH [which are] needed during daily Russian bombing on the frontline. It is an honour to serve with such a wonderful team of GUSI instructors in promoting POCUS in Ukraine.

“The POCUS workshop was clinically oriented and well-taught by experienced instructors [who were patient and engaging with new learners].”

The team at GUSI was fantastic—very knowledgeable and professional. Their POCUS workshop was clinically oriented and well-organized, and well-taught by highly experienced instructors who were engaging and patient with new learners. Our residency faculty felt that the sessions really empowered and inspired us to do more ultrasound scanning and get better at it. This was the perfect introductory course that our group needed to get a head start in POCUS, and we look forward to working with GUSI more in the future doing Tele-Ultrasound mentorship sessions.

“Bedside ultrasound gave me greater diagnostic certainty [in minutes], which I could share with confidence with my patients.”

Bedside ultrasound has consistently influenced my diagnostic and management decisions. It reduces the need for “watching and waiting” or “sitting with uncertainty” by providing clear, non-invasive answers in minutes. It’s immensely rewarding for that part of me that seeks a higher level of diagnostic certainty, which I can then share with confidence with my patients. This not only builds trust and strengthens rapport but also makes me a better clinician, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes. The best way to determine if bedside ultrasound is right for you is to try it—you’ll quickly see how it can greatly enhance your professional practice.

“It’s a solid foundation for anyone newer to OB POCUS, but still teaches plenty of advanced skills for clinicians with more experience.”

I highly recommend this fantastic course. It’s a solid foundation for anyone newer to OB POCUS, but still teaches plenty of advanced skills for clinicians with more experience. As someone who teaches both residents and OB Fellows, I’m impressed with the high quality educational content. Going through the curriculum myself was a great review, and has equipped me with new ways to teach OB POCUS

“The Obstetric Essentials POCUS course gave me a clear framework for how to approach obstetric ultrasound [in real clinical settings].”

The OB Essentials POCUS course gave me a clear framework for how to approach obstetric ultrasound. The videos are engaging, easy to follow, and filled with practical tips and advice on how to troubleshoot. The course helped me to understand how to approach OB ultrasound based on gestational age, and helped me build my skills in the clinical setting. Highly recommend!

“GUSI provided exactly the training I needed to introduce POCUS to the community health workers I work with in rural Guatemala.”

GUSI provided exactly the training I needed to enable me to introduce POCUS to the group of community health workers I work with in rural Guatemala. Although I hadn’t touched an OB ultrasound in 25 years, the GUSI online and in-person OB course gave me the tools I needed. I successfully replicated their “Big 5” training in Guatemala, and every community health worker learned how to scan pregnant women for these critical findings. The most thrilling moment was when we discovered that one of the CHWs herself was 13 weeks pregnant—with twins! This wouldn’t have been possible without GUSI.

“GUSI made it possible to learn ultrasound without traveling across the country [or needing a radiology background].”

The instructors are experienced and knowledgeable. The mentors are the best—patient, kind, knowledgeable, and supportive. The time spent with my mentor was always enjoyable. I couldn’t believe I used all my sessions [because each one was so valuable]. I’ve had an interest in ultrasound for a while but never thought I’d find a curriculum designed for non-radiologists that didn’t require multiple trips around the country. It’s not just the way the coursework is presented—learning is made easier by the support provided to each student. My goal for learning POCUS was to teach Internal Medicine residents Point-of-Care Ultrasound. GUSI has made that goal a reality. I’m having so much fun [and gaining confidence every step of the way]!!

Liesl Annandale

Training & Coordination, Southern Africa

Liesl Annandale completed her B.Rad (diagnostic) at the University of Pretoria in 2004 and her B.Tech (ultrasound) degree at the University of Johannesburg in 2010. After completing her studies, she has worked both in clinical and commercial environments.

Liesl dedicated the past eight years to uplifting communities through POCUS education in various low-resource African settings, including Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

She has a passion for education and the amelioration it ensures communities. She believes that, with the limited resources and poor economic growth, each of us is responsible for leading the way in improving the quality of health care provided to women in our African countries.

She is convinced that we can achieve this with continuous investment in education, the vision and goodwill of dedicated experts, committed Ministries of Health, vital partners in companies, and the selfless, hardworking healthcare professionals investing their time for the general good of society.

She is an avid trail runner in her free time, enjoys spending time outdoors with her boisterous two sons and adventurous husband, and is an enthusiastic supporter of the local Winelands she calls home. Time is her most significant investment, and books are a devoted companion.

“Learning is made easier by the support provided to each student.”

GUSI provided education in the areas I wanted and needed, right from my home and office environment. I recommend this curriculum highly. It’s not just the way the course material is presented—learning is made easier by the support provided to each student throughout the program.

“POCUS Has Allowed Me to Find New Excitement in Primary Care, and Reduces Burnout by Providing Quicker Answers to Medical Problems in Real Time.”

POCUS has allowed me to find new excitement in primary care, and reduces burnout by providing quicker answers to medical problems in real time. By improving my diagnostic skills, and increasing my interaction with patients, I hope to continue to have POCUS as an integral part of my practice!

“It is an honour to serve with such a wonderful team of GUSI instructors in promoting POCUS in Ukraine.

In the last two years, we have gone through a war with the post-Soviet academic community, which prohibits us from using ultrasound. With our FOCUS-POCUS team in Ukraine, we train family doctors, military medics, and paramedics in the basic protocols like FAST, BLUE, and RUSH [which are] needed during daily Russian bombing on the frontline. It is an honour to serve with such a wonderful team of GUSI instructors in promoting POCUS in Ukraine.

“The POCUS workshop was clinically oriented and well-taught by experienced instructors [who were patient and engaging with new learners].”

The team at GUSI was fantastic—very knowledgeable and professional. Their POCUS workshop was clinically oriented and well-organized, and well-taught by highly experienced instructors who were engaging and patient with new learners. Our residency faculty felt that the sessions really empowered and inspired us to do more ultrasound scanning and get better at it. This was the perfect introductory course that our group needed to get a head start in POCUS, and we look forward to working with GUSI more in the future doing Tele-Ultrasound mentorship sessions.

“Bedside ultrasound gave me greater diagnostic certainty [in minutes], which I could share with confidence with my patients.”

Bedside ultrasound has consistently influenced my diagnostic and management decisions. It reduces the need for “watching and waiting” or “sitting with uncertainty” by providing clear, non-invasive answers in minutes. It’s immensely rewarding for that part of me that seeks a higher level of diagnostic certainty, which I can then share with confidence with my patients. This not only builds trust and strengthens rapport but also makes me a better clinician, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes. The best way to determine if bedside ultrasound is right for you is to try it—you’ll quickly see how it can greatly enhance your professional practice.

“It’s a solid foundation for anyone newer to OB POCUS, but still teaches plenty of advanced skills for clinicians with more experience.”

I highly recommend this fantastic course. It’s a solid foundation for anyone newer to OB POCUS, but still teaches plenty of advanced skills for clinicians with more experience. As someone who teaches both residents and OB Fellows, I’m impressed with the high quality educational content. Going through the curriculum myself was a great review, and has equipped me with new ways to teach OB POCUS

“The Obstetric Essentials POCUS course gave me a clear framework for how to approach obstetric ultrasound [in real clinical settings].”

The OB Essentials POCUS course gave me a clear framework for how to approach obstetric ultrasound. The videos are engaging, easy to follow, and filled with practical tips and advice on how to troubleshoot. The course helped me to understand how to approach OB ultrasound based on gestational age, and helped me build my skills in the clinical setting. Highly recommend!

“GUSI provided exactly the training I needed to introduce POCUS to the community health workers I work with in rural Guatemala.”

GUSI provided exactly the training I needed to enable me to introduce POCUS to the group of community health workers I work with in rural Guatemala. Although I hadn’t touched an OB ultrasound in 25 years, the GUSI online and in-person OB course gave me the tools I needed. I successfully replicated their “Big 5” training in Guatemala, and every community health worker learned how to scan pregnant women for these critical findings. The most thrilling moment was when we discovered that one of the CHWs herself was 13 weeks pregnant—with twins! This wouldn’t have been possible without GUSI.

“GUSI made it possible to learn ultrasound without traveling across the country [or needing a radiology background].”

The instructors are experienced and knowledgeable. The mentors are the best—patient, kind, knowledgeable, and supportive. The time spent with my mentor was always enjoyable. I couldn’t believe I used all my sessions [because each one was so valuable]. I’ve had an interest in ultrasound for a while but never thought I’d find a curriculum designed for non-radiologists that didn’t require multiple trips around the country. It’s not just the way the coursework is presented—learning is made easier by the support provided to each student. My goal for learning POCUS was to teach Internal Medicine residents Point-of-Care Ultrasound. GUSI has made that goal a reality. I’m having so much fun [and gaining confidence every step of the way]!!

Brian K. Mbugua

GUSI Instructor

Mr Brian K. Mbugua is a dedicated Clinician, Cardiac Sonographer, and Echocardiography Instructor with a strong background in Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS). He holds a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) and further specializes in Echocardiography and ECG through a certification course at KMTC.

His ultrasound expertise extends beyond cardiac imaging, having undergone advanced training in Obstetric and Gynecological, eFAST, AAA, DVT, Vascular Access and Lung Ultrasound. As an instructor in Echocardiography and ECG, he is passionate about teaching and equipping healthcare providers with hands-on ultrasound skills to improve patient care.

With a commitment to advancing ultrasound education and bedside diagnostics, Mr. Brian K. Mbugua aims to contribute to GUSI’s mission by delivering high-quality POCUS training and fostering ultrasound proficiency among healthcare professionals.

Sheila Ayesa Masheti

GUSI Instructor

I am a dedicated nurse, KRCHN (Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse)/BScN with 11 years’ nursing experience. I have been involved in setting up and implementation of community projects to provide disseminated care model to patients. I am passionate about research and continued education to enable evidence based practices in resource limited populations. I have successfully coordinated research activities in the IMPALA 2 Project (International Multidisciplinary Programme to Adress Lung health and TB in Africa) at Kenya Medical Research Institute, Centre for Respiratory Disease Research (KEMRI CRDR) / Kenyatta National Hospital on POCUS, and successfully put together two POCUS trainings in Nairobi using the Train the Trainer (ToT) model. Other previous experiences include clinical trial nurse-KEMRI between 2020 and 2021; University of Maryland Baltimore-Partnership for Advanced Care and Treatment (PACT) Endeleza project, December 2017-June 2019; and Clinical Nurse-MSF Belgium Kibera project, May 2013-December 2016.

“Learning is made easier by the support provided to each student.”

GUSI provided education in the areas I wanted and needed, right from my home and office environment. I recommend this curriculum highly. It’s not just the way the course material is presented—learning is made easier by the support provided to each student throughout the program.

“POCUS Has Allowed Me to Find New Excitement in Primary Care, and Reduces Burnout by Providing Quicker Answers to Medical Problems in Real Time.”

POCUS has allowed me to find new excitement in primary care, and reduces burnout by providing quicker answers to medical problems in real time. By improving my diagnostic skills, and increasing my interaction with patients, I hope to continue to have POCUS as an integral part of my practice!

“It is an honour to serve with such a wonderful team of GUSI instructors in promoting POCUS in Ukraine.

In the last two years, we have gone through a war with the post-Soviet academic community, which prohibits us from using ultrasound. With our FOCUS-POCUS team in Ukraine, we train family doctors, military medics, and paramedics in the basic protocols like FAST, BLUE, and RUSH [which are] needed during daily Russian bombing on the frontline. It is an honour to serve with such a wonderful team of GUSI instructors in promoting POCUS in Ukraine.

“The POCUS workshop was clinically oriented and well-taught by experienced instructors [who were patient and engaging with new learners].”

The team at GUSI was fantastic—very knowledgeable and professional. Their POCUS workshop was clinically oriented and well-organized, and well-taught by highly experienced instructors who were engaging and patient with new learners. Our residency faculty felt that the sessions really empowered and inspired us to do more ultrasound scanning and get better at it. This was the perfect introductory course that our group needed to get a head start in POCUS, and we look forward to working with GUSI more in the future doing Tele-Ultrasound mentorship sessions.

“Bedside ultrasound gave me greater diagnostic certainty [in minutes], which I could share with confidence with my patients.”

Bedside ultrasound has consistently influenced my diagnostic and management decisions. It reduces the need for “watching and waiting” or “sitting with uncertainty” by providing clear, non-invasive answers in minutes. It’s immensely rewarding for that part of me that seeks a higher level of diagnostic certainty, which I can then share with confidence with my patients. This not only builds trust and strengthens rapport but also makes me a better clinician, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes. The best way to determine if bedside ultrasound is right for you is to try it—you’ll quickly see how it can greatly enhance your professional practice.

“It’s a solid foundation for anyone newer to OB POCUS, but still teaches plenty of advanced skills for clinicians with more experience.”

I highly recommend this fantastic course. It’s a solid foundation for anyone newer to OB POCUS, but still teaches plenty of advanced skills for clinicians with more experience. As someone who teaches both residents and OB Fellows, I’m impressed with the high quality educational content. Going through the curriculum myself was a great review, and has equipped me with new ways to teach OB POCUS

“The Obstetric Essentials POCUS course gave me a clear framework for how to approach obstetric ultrasound [in real clinical settings].”

The OB Essentials POCUS course gave me a clear framework for how to approach obstetric ultrasound. The videos are engaging, easy to follow, and filled with practical tips and advice on how to troubleshoot. The course helped me to understand how to approach OB ultrasound based on gestational age, and helped me build my skills in the clinical setting. Highly recommend!

“GUSI provided exactly the training I needed to introduce POCUS to the community health workers I work with in rural Guatemala.”

GUSI provided exactly the training I needed to enable me to introduce POCUS to the group of community health workers I work with in rural Guatemala. Although I hadn’t touched an OB ultrasound in 25 years, the GUSI online and in-person OB course gave me the tools I needed. I successfully replicated their “Big 5” training in Guatemala, and every community health worker learned how to scan pregnant women for these critical findings. The most thrilling moment was when we discovered that one of the CHWs herself was 13 weeks pregnant—with twins! This wouldn’t have been possible without GUSI.

“GUSI made it possible to learn ultrasound without traveling across the country [or needing a radiology background].”

The instructors are experienced and knowledgeable. The mentors are the best—patient, kind, knowledgeable, and supportive. The time spent with my mentor was always enjoyable. I couldn’t believe I used all my sessions [because each one was so valuable]. I’ve had an interest in ultrasound for a while but never thought I’d find a curriculum designed for non-radiologists that didn’t require multiple trips around the country. It’s not just the way the coursework is presented—learning is made easier by the support provided to each student. My goal for learning POCUS was to teach Internal Medicine residents Point-of-Care Ultrasound. GUSI has made that goal a reality. I’m having so much fun [and gaining confidence every step of the way]!!

Alessandro Mereu

GUSI Instructor

Dr. Alessandro Mereu

General Practitioner since 2016, SIEMG diploma since 2023. President of the Italian Academy of Primary Care (2022-2028), ordinary Italian member of WONCA.

He works in Sesto Fiorentino (FI), carries out tutoring activities for the CFSMG of the Tuscany Region and coordinates ECM activities for the approximately 1000 General Practitioners of the AUSL Toscana Centro. He is a member of the GTS of the CFSMG of the Tuscany Region.

Reviewer “Primary Health Care Research & Development”
Member of the PRAC Risk Minimisation Alliance of the European Medicine Agency
He performs POCUS daily in his professional activity.

[email protected]

Andrea Balbarini

GUSI Instructor

Dott. Andrea Balbarini,
Medico di Medicina Generale dal 2023, diploma di ecografia generalista presso la scuola SIEMG dal 2024.
Membro del comitato esecutivo dell’EURIPA (European rural and isolated practitioners association), iscritto alla WONCA.
Lavora a Lama Mocogno e Polinago (Modena), svolge l’attività di animatore di formazione per i medici di medicina generale del distretto di Pavullo.
Svolge quotidianamente POCUS nella sua attività professionale.

[email protected]

Carlo Toscani

GUSI Instructor

Dr. Carlo Toscani, MD

Specialist in Radiodiagnostics, General Practitioner, Master’s Degree in Economics and Finance.

Forty-five years old, Specialist in Radiodiagnostics at the University of Parma, Dr. Carlo Toscani is a general practitioner serving in Fidenza (Parma), having returned to clinical activity in the area for about three years.
Passionate about ultrasound and particularly about handheld devices, he is convinced that a medical examination in 2025 should often be eco-assisted, especially regarding abdominal pathology, which he studies with an eye trained on heavy machines.
With an unusual passion for teaching, he does not disdain ultrasounding the chest, venous system, and soft tissues, with a “whole-body” approach to the ultrasound examination.
In another life, he worked at an insurance broker after a degree in economics and finance.

[email protected]

Riccardo Govoni

GUSI Instructor

Dr. Riccardo Govoni, MD

General Practitioner, Secretary S.I.M.G. Parma, tutor doctor for the Degree Course in Medicine and Surgery at the University of Parma, expert in POCUS ultrasound, board member of the A.M.T.I. sports medicine association.

Dr. Riccardo Govoni is a general practitioner based in Parma, with over 13 years of experience in primary care and continuity of care services. Over the years, he has developed a solid expertise in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), with particular attention to musculoskeletal and generalist fields.

He has attended numerous ultrasound courses organized by SIEMG and various others over the years. He is passionate about integrating ultrasound into daily clinical practice as an essential tool for rapid and effective diagnosis and in the field of eco-guided and eco-assisted osteoarticular infiltrations.

His commitment to continuous medical education also translates into supporting students in acquiring ultrasound skills, with the aim of improving the quality of care through a more conscious and patient-oriented approach.

[email protected]

Simone Melai

GUSI Instructor

Dr. Simone Melai MD

General Practitioner | POCUS Trainer | Expert in Generalist Ultrasound and Eco-Color Doppler

Dr. Simone Melai works in Cerreto Guidi (Florence) as a General Practitioner.

Over the years, he has developed solid experience in POCUS, now part of his daily work in the Generalist field, with skills also in eco-color doppler.

He is convinced that a medical examination in 2025 should often be eco-assisted with an overall view of individual imaging findings.

He believes that sharing his experience with other colleagues is a fundamental part of his work. For several years, he has been a lecturer in the Ecos-Pocus cycle and has participated as a trainer in other POCUS training courses.

[email protected]

Tommaso Barnini

GUSI Instructor

Dr. Tommaso Barnini, MD
General Practitioner | POCUS Trainer | Expert in Musculoskeletal and General Ultrasound

Dr. Tommaso Barnini is a general practitioner based in Florence, with over ten years of experience in primary care and out-of-hours medical services. Over the years, he has developed strong expertise in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), with a particular focus on musculoskeletal and general applications.

He teaches in several POCUS training courses across Italy, including the ECOS POCUS series, where he is involved in both theoretical instruction and hands-on practical training. He is passionate about integrating ultrasound into daily clinical practice as a key tool for rapid and effective diagnosis.

His commitment to ongoing medical education is also reflected in his support for fellow doctors and healthcare professionals in acquiring ultrasound skills, with the goal of improving the quality of care through a more informed and patient-centered approach.

Mai Hong

Head of Operations

Mai Hong is a strategic operations leader with over a decade of experience driving transformation in healthcare, health tech, and client services. As an operator, problem-solver, and builder, she specializes in scaling organizations through operational redesign, cross-functional collaboration, and the implementation of high-impact workflows that improve efficiency, employee engagement, and client experience. She has led teams through rapid growth phases and has built multiple departments from the ground up, including client services, patient navigation, and people operations.

Her career spans leadership roles at Cleerly, Teladoc (formerly Livongo), and Advocate Health Care. She holds a Master of Public Health from Boston University, and in a past life was a teacher in Chicago Public Schools. Outside of work, she likes to foster dogs for her local shelter and enjoys trail running.

Tommaso Barnini

GUSI Instructor

Dr. Tommaso Barnini, MD
General Practitioner | POCUS Trainer | Expert in Musculoskeletal and General Ultrasound

Dr. Tommaso Barnini is a general practitioner based in Florence, with over ten years of experience in primary care and out-of-hours medical services. Over the years, he has developed strong expertise in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), with a particular focus on musculoskeletal and general applications.

He teaches in several POCUS training courses across Italy, including the ECOS POCUS series, where he is involved in both theoretical instruction and hands-on practical training. He is passionate about integrating ultrasound into daily clinical practice as a key tool for rapid and effective diagnosis.

His commitment to ongoing medical education is also reflected in his support for fellow doctors and healthcare professionals in acquiring ultrasound skills, with the goal of improving the quality of care through a more informed and patient-centered approach.

Joshua St. Louis

GUSI Instructor

Joshua St. Louis, MD, MPH, FAAFP, FASAM, AAHIVS (he/him/his) is board certified in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine. He is also an AAHIVM-certified HIV Specialist, a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, a Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, and completed the WPATH GEI SOC8 certification program in transgender medicine as well as the Physicians for Reproductive Health Leadership Training Academy. A Massachusetts native, he studied evolutionary biology at Harvard, earned his MD/MPH from Tufts, and completed his residency in family medicine at the Lawrence Family Medicine Residency. He is core faculty at the Lawrence Family Medicine Residency where he maintains a primary care practice that focuses on HIV, viral hepatitis, addiction medicine, and gender-affirming care. He is also an associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine where he teaches lectures on addiction medicine, reproductive health and gender-affirming care.

Víctor Barreales

GUSI Instructor

Dr. Víctor Barreales Rodríguez, médico especialista en Medicina Interna.
Miembro de la Unidad de ecografía clínica de Medicina Interna en el Complejo
Asistencial Universitario de León y del grupo de trabajo de ecografía de la
Sociedad Española de Medicina Interna.
Además de su labor asistencial en el hospital, Víctor es el encargado de
ecocardiografía del servicio de Medicina Interna tanto en el Hospital de León
como en el Hospital Monte San Isidro.
Ha impartido varios cursos de formación en ecografía clínica a médicos
residentes y adjuntos de varios hospitales de Castilla y León.
Víctor nació en León, estudió medicina en la Universidad de Valladolid y se
especializó en Medicina Interna en el Complejo Asistencial Universitario de
Salamanca. Se formó en ecografía clínica en el Hospital Universitario Infanta
Leonor en Madrid, aplicando lo aprendido allí en los hospitales donde ha
trabajado posteriormente.
Una vez terminada la especialidad de Medicina Interna ha trabajado en los
hospitales de León, El Bierzo y Hospital Monte San Isidro.
Actualmente Víctor se encuentra cursando el máster oficial de Ecografía Clínica
de la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.

Adrian Cascales

GUSI Instructor

Dr Adrián Cascales Martínez, médico especialista en medicina física y
rehabilitación, experto universitario en ecografía músculoesquelética por la
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria y participante en numerosos cursos de
ecografía intervencionista.
Trabaja en hospitales de la Región de Murcia, utilizando siempre la ecografía
como complemento en el diagnóstico de la patología neuro-músculoesquelética
y para dirigir las técnicas intervencionistas en el tratamiento de estas. Durante
todo el año, realiza docencia a alumnos de medicina y a otros doctores MIR en
este ámbito, recibiendo multitud de reconocimientos y premios por ello.
Adrián nació en Murcia (España). Creció y se educó en una familia muy
vinculada al mundo deportivo. Estudió Medicina en la Universidad de Murcia,
siempre interesado en las patologías del sistema osteomuscular. Se formó en
Medicina Física y Rehabilitación en el Hospital Universitario de Salamanca,
donde realizó su formación MIR, utilizando siempre la ecografía como
herramienta clave en el diagnóstico y, sobre todo, como guía de terapias
intervencionistas eco-dirigidas. Durante este periodo, además de en
Salamanca, hizo cursos y estancias formativas en hospitales de otras ciudades
españolas y europeas, siempre con médicos que utilizaban la ecografía en el
día a día de su práctica clínica.
Al acabar este periodo MIR, Adrián volvió a Murcia, donde prosiguió con su
formación en ecografía y donde se desarrolló profesionalmente como médico
rehabilitador intervencionista, utilizando siempre el ecógrafo para dirigir sus
terapias. Trabaja en el Hospital Universitario Los Arcos del Mar Menor y en el
Hospital HLA La Vega, en los que forma parte de la Unidad de
Intervencionismo ecoguiado.
Sus hobbies están relacionados con el deporte, sobre todo, el baloncesto,
aunque también disfruta con los deportes acuáticos y de montaña. Le encanta
la gastronomía y viajar.

Carmelo Herrera

GUSI Instructor

El Dr. Carmelo Herrera Carcedo es un médico de familia con más de 30 años de experiencia, especializado en ecografía clínica. Es miembro activo de la Sociedad Española de Ecografía (S.E.ECO.) y de la Sociedad Española de Médicos Generales y de Familia (SEMG). Actualmente, co-coordina el Área de Ginecología del Grupo de Trabajo de Ecografía de la SEMG, contribuyendo al desarrollo de protocolos y formación en esta especialidad.

En su consulta privada en Burgos, ubicada en el Hospital San Juan de Dios, ofrece una amplia gama de estudios ecográficos con tecnología de última generación, incluyendo ecografías abdominales, musculoesqueléticas, de mama, tiroides, obstétricas y de cadera infantil. Su enfoque se centra en proporcionar diagnósticos precisos y rápidos, sin esperas ni necesidad de derivaciones previas.

Además de su labor clínica, el Dr. Herrera es docente en la Escuela Nacional de Ecografía de la SEMG, participando activamente en la formación de profesionales de la salud en técnicas ecográficas avanzadas.

Edgard Marcano

GUSI Instructor

Soy un Médico Cirujano graduado en la Universidad de Oriente en 2013, con una especialización en Medicina Intensiva obtenida en el Complejo Asistencial  niversitario de Salamanca (HUSA). A lo largo de mi carrera, he desarrollado una sólida trayectoria en el ámbito de la medicina crítica y la investigación, con un enfoque en la Coordinación de Trasplante de Órganos y Tejidos, valoración ecográfica del paciente crítico, tromboelastografía, hemorragias subaracnoideas, estudios de seguridad en pacientes críticos, gestión clínica y terapias de circulación extracorpórea.

Formación Académica:

  • Médico Cirujano: Universidad de Oriente, 2013.
  • Especialización en Medicina Intensiva: Complejo Asistencial Universitario de
    Salamanca (HUSA), España.
  • Certificaciones:
  • BLS/ACLS por la American Heart Association (AHA), 2013.
  • Electrocardiografía Básica, 2013.
  • Toxicología, 2013.
  • Estudios Superiores:
  • Donación y trasplantes de órganos.
  • Gestión clínica.

Experiencia Profesional:

2013-2014: Ejercicio simultáneo en medicina pública y privada en el área de emergencia, cuidado y atención de pacientes críticos, y consultas de adultos y niños.
2015-2022: Médico Intensivista en el Complejo Asistencial Universitario de Salamanca (HUSA), España.
Desde 2023: Médico Intensivista en los Servicios de Medicina Intensiva de Hospiten Roca
y el Hospital Universitario Doctor Negrín en Gran Canaria, España.
Investigador Principal del Proyecto REMOS: Un proyecto impulsado por la Sociedad
Española de Medicina Intensiva, Crítica y Unidades Coronarias (SEMICYUC).
Investigación y Publicaciones:

Mi experiencia en investigación comenzó en el campo de la parasitología, específicamente en la caracterización y descripción de la triatominofauna y tropismo en la enfermedad de Chagas. He participado activamente en numerosos congresos médicos nacionales e internacionales, presentando trabajos de investigación y ponencias sobre temas relacionados con la medicina crítica.

Miembros y Sociedades Profesionales:

  • Sociedad Castellano-Leonesa de Medicina Intensiva, Crítica y Unidades Coronarias (SCLMICYUC)
  • Sociedad Española de Medicina Intensiva, Crítica y Unidades Coronarias (SEMICYUC)
  • Sociedad Europea de Medicina Crítica (ESICM)
  • European Society of Transplants (ESOT)
  • Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca (IBSAL)
  • Sociedad Española de Medicina de Urgencias y Emergencias (SEMES)
  • Colegio de Médicos de Salamanca (COMSAL), España
  • Colegio de Médicos del Estado Anzoátegui, Venezuela

Divulgación Científica y Aptitudes:

Poseo una destacada capacidad de oratoria, lo que me ha permitido ser un promotor activo de la divulgación científica, particularmente en el ámbito de la medicina intensiva. He emprendido un proyecto de divulgación digital a través de Twitter, bajo el usuario @el_intensivista, donde comparto conocimientos y actualizaciones en mi área de especialidad. Además, cuento con publicaciones de índole no técnico-científico.

Formación en Gestión y Administración:

Además de mi formación clínica, obtuve un Máster en Gestión Sanitaria, lo que ha fortalecido mi capacidad para liderar y gestionar equipos en entornos de alta complejidad. Actualmente, estoy cursando un MBA, con el objetivo de ampliar mis competencias en administración y dirección de servicios de salud, integrando
conocimientos de gestión empresarial en mi práctica médica.

Marga Algaba

GUSI Instructor

Soy médico de Urgencias en un hospital de Sevilla, Valme, desde 2004; comencé mi
andadura en ecografía en 2006, junto con el Dr Alberto Oviedo, buscando al principio
formación a nivel internacional, para comenzar poco después en docencia, a través de
varias sociedades científicas como SEMERGEN, SEMES, SIEC y WINFOCUS; en los
últimos años somos referentes en formación del proyecto itinerario formativo en
ecografía clínica del Sistema Andaluz de salud , aparte de participar en múltiples cursos
y talleres, especialmente para médicos de Familia y Urgencias en cualquier nivel
asistencial, aunque también hemos hecho formación para otras especialidades como
pediatras, neumólogos, traumatología,….
Creemos en la ecografía clínica como una herramienta básica para el clínico,
absolutamente integrada en nuestra consulta, a continuación de la anamnesis y la
exploración, agilizando y optimizando el tiempo diagnóstico de una forma inocua,
eficiente y precisa, con todo lo que supone para paciente y profesional en seguridad y
autonomía, así como imprescindible para la mayoría de las técnicas invasivas en nuestro
ámbito.
Mi mayor ilusión es transmitir el entusiasmo en esta técnica que tanto nos ayuda en el
quehacer diario.
Saludos,
Margarita Algaba Montes

Raquel Rodriguez

GUSI Instructor

La doctora Rodríguez es especialista en radiodiagnóstico por imagen con sede en
Mallorca, donde trabaja en el Hospital de Inca. Se formó en el Hospital Universitario de
Salamanca, donde completó su residencia en radiología durante cuatro años, y ha
continuado su formación en instituciones de renombre internacional, como el Hospital
Karolinska en Estocolmo y el Hospital Universitario de La Fe en Valencia.
Miembro activo de la Sociedad Española de Radiología y de la Sociedad de Radiología
Francesa, Raquel tiene una especial dedicación a la radiología del aparato digestivo,
campo en el que también participa activamente en el Comité de Patología Inflamatoria
del Aparato Digestivo de su hospital. Aunque actualmente desempeña su carrera como
radióloga generalista, su experiencia en esta área le ha permitido profundizar en el
diagnóstico y tratamiento de enfermedades digestivas.
A lo largo de su carrera, ha acumulado una sólida experiencia profesional en diversos
hospitales de España y París, lo que le ha permitido enriquecer su práctica clínica con
una visión global e interdisciplinaria. Raquel ha participado activamente en congresos
nacionales e internacionales y ha completado diversos cursos y másteres especializados
en radiología, lo que ha enriquecido su formación y práctica profesional. Su enfoque
abarca diversas subespecialidades dentro de la radiología, adaptándose a las necesidades
del entorno hospitalario y contribuyendo a la educación médica.
Raquel destaca la importancia de la ecografía en atención primaria como una
herramienta clave para mejorar la calidad de la atención médica. Considera fundamental
que los médicos de atención primaria reciban una formación adecuada en las bases de
esta técnica, ya que puede contribuir significativamente a una detección temprana de
enfermedades y a una gestión más eficaz de los pacientes.
Además, Raquel tiene una gran pasión por la docencia y por transmitir su conocimiento
a otros profesionales de la salud. Le gusta compartir sus experiencias y aprendizajes con
futuros radiólogos y médicos, contribuyendo al crecimiento y la formación continua en
su especialidad.

“Learning is made easier by the support provided to each student.”

GUSI provided education in the areas I wanted and needed, right from my home and office environment. I recommend this curriculum highly. It’s not just the way the course material is presented—learning is made easier by the support provided to each student throughout the program.

“Learning is made easier by the support provided to each student.”

GUSI provided education in the areas I wanted and needed, right from my home and office environment. I recommend this curriculum highly. It’s not just the way the course material is presented—learning is made easier by the support provided to each student throughout the program.

“POCUS Has Allowed Me to Find New Excitement in Primary Care, and Reduces Burnout by Providing Quicker Answers to Medical Problems in Real Time.”

POCUS has allowed me to find new excitement in primary care, and reduces burnout by providing quicker answers to medical problems in real time. By improving my diagnostic skills, and increasing my interaction with patients, I hope to continue to have POCUS as an integral part of my practice!

“It is an honour to serve with such a wonderful team of GUSI instructors in promoting POCUS in Ukraine.

In the last two years, we have gone through a war with the post-Soviet academic community, which prohibits us from using ultrasound. With our FOCUS-POCUS team in Ukraine, we train family doctors, military medics, and paramedics in the basic protocols like FAST, BLUE, and RUSH [which are] needed during daily Russian bombing on the frontline. It is an honour to serve with such a wonderful team of GUSI instructors in promoting POCUS in Ukraine.

“The POCUS workshop was clinically oriented and well-taught by experienced instructors [who were patient and engaging with new learners].”

The team at GUSI was fantastic—very knowledgeable and professional. Their POCUS workshop was clinically oriented and well-organized, and well-taught by highly experienced instructors who were engaging and patient with new learners. Our residency faculty felt that the sessions really empowered and inspired us to do more ultrasound scanning and get better at it. This was the perfect introductory course that our group needed to get a head start in POCUS, and we look forward to working with GUSI more in the future doing Tele-Ultrasound mentorship sessions.

“Bedside ultrasound gave me greater diagnostic certainty [in minutes], which I could share with confidence with my patients.”

Bedside ultrasound has consistently influenced my diagnostic and management decisions. It reduces the need for “watching and waiting” or “sitting with uncertainty” by providing clear, non-invasive answers in minutes. It’s immensely rewarding for that part of me that seeks a higher level of diagnostic certainty, which I can then share with confidence with my patients. This not only builds trust and strengthens rapport but also makes me a better clinician, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes. The best way to determine if bedside ultrasound is right for you is to try it—you’ll quickly see how it can greatly enhance your professional practice.

“It’s a solid foundation for anyone newer to OB POCUS, but still teaches plenty of advanced skills for clinicians with more experience.”

I highly recommend this fantastic course. It’s a solid foundation for anyone newer to OB POCUS, but still teaches plenty of advanced skills for clinicians with more experience. As someone who teaches both residents and OB Fellows, I’m impressed with the high quality educational content. Going through the curriculum myself was a great review, and has equipped me with new ways to teach OB POCUS

“The Obstetric Essentials POCUS course gave me a clear framework for how to approach obstetric ultrasound [in real clinical settings].”

The OB Essentials POCUS course gave me a clear framework for how to approach obstetric ultrasound. The videos are engaging, easy to follow, and filled with practical tips and advice on how to troubleshoot. The course helped me to understand how to approach OB ultrasound based on gestational age, and helped me build my skills in the clinical setting. Highly recommend!

“GUSI provided exactly the training I needed to introduce POCUS to the community health workers I work with in rural Guatemala.”

GUSI provided exactly the training I needed to enable me to introduce POCUS to the group of community health workers I work with in rural Guatemala. Although I hadn’t touched an OB ultrasound in 25 years, the GUSI online and in-person OB course gave me the tools I needed. I successfully replicated their “Big 5” training in Guatemala, and every community health worker learned how to scan pregnant women for these critical findings. The most thrilling moment was when we discovered that one of the CHWs herself was 13 weeks pregnant—with twins! This wouldn’t have been possible without GUSI.

“GUSI made it possible to learn ultrasound without traveling across the country [or needing a radiology background].”

The instructors are experienced and knowledgeable. The mentors are the best—patient, kind, knowledgeable, and supportive. The time spent with my mentor was always enjoyable. I couldn’t believe I used all my sessions [because each one was so valuable]. I’ve had an interest in ultrasound for a while but never thought I’d find a curriculum designed for non-radiologists that didn’t require multiple trips around the country. It’s not just the way the coursework is presented—learning is made easier by the support provided to each student. My goal for learning POCUS was to teach Internal Medicine residents Point-of-Care Ultrasound. GUSI has made that goal a reality. I’m having so much fun [and gaining confidence every step of the way]!!

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