Table 2 An overview of four-year integrated vertical ultrasound curriculum developed at The Ohio State University College

Medical School Year 1

3 Months

Gross Anatomy and Laboratory

Musculoskeletal Anatomy Ultrasound

Thorax, Abdomen and Pelvis Anatomy Ultrasound

Head and Neck Anatomy Ultrasound

7 Months

Basic Science Curriculum

Introduction to Focused Ultrasound Elective^a

2 Months

Vacation

Medical School Year 2

8 Months

Basic Science Curriculum

Basic Course in Focused Ultrasound Protocols Elective^a

Ultrasound Model Pool Elective^a

2 Weeks

Introduction to Clinical Medicine

Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access

2 Months

Vacation

Medical School Year 3^b

8 Weeks

Internal Medicine

Specialty-Based Hands-On Ultrasound Experience

8 Weeks

Pediatrics

8 Weeks

Family Medicine

8 Weeks

General Surgery

8 Weeks

Neurology/Psychiatry

6 Weeks

Obstetrics-Gynecology

2 Weeks

Clinical Topics

Core Focused Ultrasound Protocols

Medical School Year 4

1 Month

Emergency Medicine Rotation

Emergency Focused Ultrasound

Advanced Course in Focused Ultrasound Elective^a

1 Month

Ambulatory Medicine Rotation

Specialty-Based Hands-On Ultrasound Experience

1 Month

Chronic Care Rotation

1 Month

Sub-Internship Rotation

7 Months

Elective Rotations