GUSI’s Point-of-Care Ultrasound Study Day is a one-day, hands-on workshop designed for doctors in training, GPs, and consultants who want to develop accurate diagnostic skills at the bedside using Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS). The course covers five core clinical applications: lung, abdomen, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), vascular access, and FAST scanning.
The day begins with foundational ultrasound physics before moving through a structured sequence of image acquisition sessions across each application area, followed by seven dedicated practical hands-on sessions in the afternoon and morning. The day concludes with a case-based review and a Q&A session to consolidate learning.
This course is accredited by FAMUS (Focused Acute Medicine Ultrasound), and its credits are widely recognized throughout the UK. The course director is a certified SAM POCUS supervisor, and the images obtained during the course may contribute to the supervised scan requirements needed for FAMUS accreditation.
At registration, participants also gain one year of access to online ultrasound educational materials, extending learning well beyond the study day itself.
Faculty
FAMUS Supervisors
- Dr Magda Nasher
- Dr Issam Seyala
- Dr Kate Rice
Supporting Faculty
- Dr Natalie Beveridge – FUSIC Heart accredited
- Dr Mohamed Farran – FUSIC accredited
- Dr Tom Hendricse – eFAST instructor
Curriculum
- Lung: BLUE protocol
- Abdomen: 7-point scan – free fluid, hydronephrosis and bladder distension
- DVT: 3-point compression (rule-in)
- eFAST
- FAMUS accreditation: a dedicated session on how to achieve FAMUS accreditation
Date: November 21, 2026
Location: Nightingale House, Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road, Prescot, L35 5DR
Organized by: Global Ultrasound Institute (GUSI)
Registration Deadline: October 24, 2026
