POCUS for Primary Care

Empowerment and health equity are the heart of GUSI’s core values. GUSI’s mission is to make the best quality POCUS training affordable and accessible for clinicians worldwide. Price structure varies based on institution, practice setting, and number of participants. Please see our courses for specific pricing.

GUSI’s founder physicians are board-certified family medicine doctors with extensive experience training healthcare professionals across multiple medical specialties. Our comprehensive POCUS training programs welcome clinicians from family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, midwifery, emergency medicine, and all other medical specialties. All qualified healthcare providers are eligible to enroll in our point-of-care ultrasound certification courses.

Yes. GUSI believes POCUS is the most revolutionary addition to the physical exam since the stethoscope. Our training programs are designed for all medical professionals who perform physical exams. This includes nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, clinical officers, physical therapists, paramedics, EMTs, and more. Everyone can benefit from GUSI’s comprehensive ultrasound training to enhance their clinical practice.

Yes. With backgrounds in global health, GUSI faculty have taught POCUS across Africa, Asia, North and South America. We currently support learners in over 120 countries worldwide. In alignment with our mission for health equity and empowerment, GUSI adjusts its pricing structure for resource-limited settings to improve access and impact.

The GUSI curriculum equips healthcare providers with the skills to confidently use point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) across diverse clinical settings.

It combines online coursework, review and assessments to support your journey from foundational knowledge to hands-on scanning expertise.

You can choose from flexible options, including:

• In-person 1–2 day courses for rapid skills development
• Comprehensive fellowship programs with structured mentorship and certification
• Self-paced online learning backed by expert-reviewed scan feedback
  GUSI has supported clinicians in over 120 countries and adapts to the needs of global learners and health systems.

Yes. GUSI provides a certificate of completion and a transcript with lessons completed and test scores. Residency directors also receive a template for minimum scanning competency based on AAFP curriculum guidelines.

No. All GUSI content is created independently. We collect Conflict of Interest (COI) disclosures from all course contributors to ensure that no one involved has financial relationships that could bias the educational material. To ensure transparency and trust, we follow best practices in medical education to make sure our content remains objective, evidence-based, and free of commercial influence, especially from companies that sell ultrasound devices or related products.

Your registration includes all hands-on training sessions, expert instruction, course materials, and CME credits (typically 13.5-16 hours depending on the course). You also receive complimentary access to our online course content typically for 3 months post-course (valued at $309), which includes additional CME hours for other essential POCUS applications.

No prior ultrasound experience is required. Our courses are designed for all experience levels, from complete beginners to those seeking to advance their skills. We recommend reviewing the “Scanning Technique” videos in your complimentary online course access before attending for an optimized learning experience.

Yes, you will receive both CME credits (typically 13.5-16 hours depending on the specific course) and a certificate of completion. GUSI also provides a transcript with lessons completed and test scores. For residents, we provide residency directors with a template for minimum scanning competency based on AAFP curriculum guidelines.

Yes, for many courses we secure special group rates at nearby hotels. For example, our Portland courses include discounted rates at Residence Inn Portland Downtown/RiverPlace. We provide booking details, deadlines, and reservation links to registered participants. Course location details are provided to all registered learners in advance.

Yes, we welcome international participants. With backgrounds in global health, GUSI faculty have taught POCUS across Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America, and we currently support learners in over 120 countries worldwide. In alignment with our mission for health equity, GUSI adjusts pricing structure for resource-limited settings to improve access and impact.

100% refund (less credit card processing fee) up to 2 months prior to course;
50% refund (less credit card processing fee) 1 – 2 months before course;
no refund within 1 month of course — funds may be applied to a future course or another product.