State University of New York at Buffalo
Residency Program in Emergency Medicine
 
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Ultrasound Track

  • Complete the course work required in order to prepare for the RDMS certification exam through the “4A1 track”.  Sign up for taking the RDMS exam after completing the EM residency

  • Provide ultrasound instruction for EM1 rotation/other local sites and either:
    • Regional meetings (eg NY ACEP)
    • National meetings
    • Local program for medical students

  • Do 3rd year elective in ultrasound including additional training with Cardiology, Radiology and Vascular Lab

  • Complete one of the following:
    • Write a chapter for an ultrasound text
    • Complete a manuscript of an ultrasound study for submission to a peer reviewed journal


  • Demonstrate knowledge of ultrasound machine options, purchasing issues and maintenance for state-of-the-art machines at completion of residency

Contact Info: Dee McCarthy, Program Coordinator, Department of Emergency Medicine,
100 High Street, Buffalo, New York 14203. Tel: 716-859-1499, Fax: 716-859-1555.
Email:
dmccarthy@kaleidahealth.org