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Join us for a high-impact, hands-on Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) training designed for clinicians across all specialties looking to build practical ultrasound skills for everyday clinical care.

POCUS for Primary Care – Chicago Course Description:

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is becoming an essential bedside skill for clinicians across primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, and urgent care. This two-day course, hosted by the Global Ultrasound Institute in partnership with the University of Illinois Chicago, gives primary care providers a structured, hands-on path to building real scanning competency — not just watching demonstrations.

Taking place March 12–13, 2027 in Chicago, IL, the course follows GUSI’s Primary Care Standard curriculum: a two-day agenda built around the exams primary care clinicians use most. Day one covers the fundamentals of probe handling and image optimization before moving into gallbladder and AAA screening, a rapid abdominal exam review, first-trimester OB and IUD localization, focused cardiac echo, lung ultrasound, and DVT assessment. Day two shifts into applied and advanced work, with open scan time, skin and soft tissue evaluation and ultrasound-guided injections, upper and lower extremity MSK scanning, a team-based OSCE, and a wrap-up session on advanced applications.

Instruction is led by experienced physician-educators who are also active POCUS practitioners, in a flipped-classroom format designed to maximize hands-on scanning time rather than passive lecture. Participants scan using a range of handheld and portable systems provided by GUSI, including the Exo Iris, GE Vscan Air, and Butterfly iQ3/iQ+, on live scanning models — so you leave comfortable across multiple probe types and platforms, not just one.

No prior ultrasound experience is required. Every registrant also receives complimentary access to GUSI’s online POCUS Essentials course for 1–2 months following the live training, extending the learning beyond the two in-person days. Whether you’re building a POCUS program from scratch or adding new applications to an existing practice, this course is designed to get you scanning confidently and integrating ultrasound into everyday clinical decision-making.

Date: March 12–13, 2027
Location: 722 W. Maxwell St, Chicago, IL 60612
Organized by: Global Ultrasound Institute (GUSI) in partnership with the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)

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Curriculum

Course Curriculum

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Why Attend This Course?

Hands On - Training

Maximize scanning time with a flipped-classroom format built around guided, practical instruction rather than lecture.

Expert Instructors

Learn from experienced physician-educators who are also active POCUS practitioners, delivered in partnership with the University of Illinois Chicago.

Multi-Probe Exposure

Scan with a range of leading handheld systems, including the Exo Iris, GE Vscan Air, and Butterfly iQ3/iQ+.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Two full days covering abdominal, cardiac, pulmonary, vascular, procedural, and MSK applications in one course.

Exclusive Bonus

very registrant gets complimentary access to the online POCUS Essentials course for 1–2 months after the live training.

No Experience Required

The curriculum is built to take beginners to confident, independent scanning.

Super Early Bird Registration Ends at 11:59 PM, Dec 31 at Chicago, IL, USA local time.

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What You'll Learn

✅ Core POCUS fundamentals: probe selection, image optimization, and machine controls across handheld and cart-based systems
✅ Abdominal applications: gallbladder and AAA screening, plus a rapid abdominal exam review
✅ OB and gynecologic basics: first-trimester intrauterine pregnancy confirmation and IUD localization
✅ Cardiopulmonary assessment: focused cardiac echo and lung ultrasound for rapid bedside evaluation
✅ Vascular and procedural skills: DVT assessment, skin and soft tissue evaluation, and ultrasound-guided injections
✅ Musculoskeletal ultrasound: upper and lower extremity scanning protocols
✅ Applied, team-based scanning through a hands-on OSCE and advanced application wrap-up
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POCUS for Primary Care – Chicago In-Person Course

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“The best course ever.”

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Dr Claire Thomson
Obstetrics Fellowship Director
MD, MPH
Swedish Family Medicine - First Hill
Seattle, WA

“The perfect introductory course to give our residency faculty a head start in POCUS.”

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Dr Cindy Yang
Residency Faculty
MD, FAAFP
Dignity Health FM Residency & Sports Med Fellowship at Northridge
CA

“The best two days ever — I’m now far more confident with MSK POCUS.”

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Sahar Moughnyeh
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UAB Heersink School of Medicine
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“I learned more in a single day than I thought possible.”

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Jinali Shah
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“This training lets us actively contribute in clinical settings, not just observe.”

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Yalnaz Mohasin
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Royal College of Surgeons
Ireland/Bahrain

“Intensive, high-quality training that was even better than I expected — a game-changer.”

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Chakib Khouri
Medical Student
UAB POCUS Course
University of Balamand
Lebanon

“I feel 110% more prepared to start residency because of this training.”

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Mel Ebeling
Medical Student
UAB POCUS Course
UAB Heersink School of Medicine
Birmingham, AL

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

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

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

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Dr. Kate Feibusch, MPH
Board Certified
Peten Health
USA

Lively, engaging and thought-provoking.

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Davis Mukoyani Wanyonyi
Internal / Hospital Medicine
Webinar Attendee

An excellent seminar — I hope to continue with GUSI.

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Dr Nagda Thabet Abdullah Alhissni
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Webinar Attendee

Focused lectures followed by immediate hands-on application.

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Kaitlyn Szekalski
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Great hands-on with instructors who make you comfortable.

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Steve Swain
Course Participant

Lectures with real-time MSK scanning.

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Pasha Jackson
Course Participant

Can’t ask for better training and setups.

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Myungja Mia Lee
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Excellent engagement from amazing instructors.

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Tiffany Purvis
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Engaging, knowledgeable and wonderful instructors.

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Rebecca Roach
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An incredible, must-have instructor and presenter.

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Learn techniques to apply in a  wide range of medical settings

✅ Focused assessments to aid in rapid clinical decision-making.
✅ Ultrasound-guided procedures for safer and more effective interventions.
✅ Interpretation skills to integrate ultrasound findings into everyday practice.
✅ POCUS workflow integration to optimize efficiency in your clinical setting.
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Learn from Leading POCUS Experts

Our instructors are seasoned ultrasound educators, practicing physicians, and industry leaders with extensive experience in teaching and applying POCUS in real-world clinical settings. With years of hands-on expertise, they have trained thousands of healthcare professionals, equipping them with the essential skills to integrate ultrasound confidently into their daily practice. Expect personalized coaching, expert insights, and practical applications that will transform your approach to patient care.

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Course FAQ’s

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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    “The best course ever.”

    The OB POCUS Essentials and Hands-on review was the best course ever.

    “The perfect introductory course to give our residency faculty a head start in POCUS.”

    The team at GUSI was fantastic — very knowledgeable and professional! Their POCUS workshop was clinically oriented and well-organized / 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.

    “The best two days ever — I’m now far more confident with MSK POCUS.”

    The workshop was genuinely the best two days ever! I had so much fun and learned a lot. I used to be intimidated by MSK POCUS, but after this training, I feel so much more confident.

    “I learned more in a single day than I thought possible.”

    I want to learn everything! I don’t think I would’ve learned this much in a single day if it weren’t for this course. It’s been exciting, and I’m learning so much.

    “This training lets us actively contribute in clinical settings, not just observe.”

    This training gives us a way to actively contribute in clinical settings rather than just observing.

    “Intensive, high-quality training that was even better than I expected — a game-changer.”

    It was intensive, packed with high-quality training, and even better than I expected! We covered all systems, and I never thought I could acquire these skills so easily. Now, I don’t just see the holistic picture—I see it through the lens of ultrasound. It’s a game-changer in clinical decision-making. The workshop was packed with directly applicable knowledge and hands-on sessions with expert guidance. Every skill was mastered to ensure we could apply them in practice. I recommend it to every medical professional without a doubt!

    “I feel 110% more prepared to start residency because of this training.”

    This course was exceptional! I feel 110% more prepared to start residency this summer because of this training. Point-of-Care Ultrasound is amazing! I especially loved the DVT ultrasound, OB-GYN, and MSK sections.

    “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.

    “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.

    “Lively, engaging and thought-provoking.”

    It was very lively, engaging and thought provoking. Clear and precise presentation.

    “An excellent seminar — I hope to continue with GUSI.”

    The seminar was excellent, and I hope to continue with you.

    “Focused lectures followed by immediate hands-on application.”

    I really liked the focused lecture material followed by immediate hands on application

    “Great hands-on with instructors who make you comfortable.”

    Hands on was great. Instructors make you feel / Comfortable.

    “Lectures with real-time MSK scanning.”

    I really enjoyed the lectures that incorporate real time scanning (MSK)

    “Can’t ask for better training and setups.”

    Can’t ask for better training and setups. Especially very enthusiastic experienced & fun instructors.

    “Excellent engagement from amazing instructors.”

    Excellent course. Excellent engagement and knowledge base from some amazing instructors. Thank you!!

    “Engaging, knowledgeable and wonderful instructors.”

    Sabi, Laura, Ben and the IM doc (lung) were incredible. So engaging, knowledgeable and wonderful!

    “An incredible, must-have instructor and presenter.”

    Sally Graglia was incredible, absolutely must have instructor and presenter

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