Ultrasound in Medical Education Scientific Session 1
Introducing Eve: A High-Fidelity Ultrasound Simulation for Preclinical Students
Sunday, April 7, 2024
9:02am – 9:09am
Location: 410
Authors: Amanda Fawcett, Ohio State University College of Medicine
BodyWorks Eve is a high-fidelity ultrasound simulation mannequin that can be controlled via a tablet to demonstrate normal and pathological ultrasound findings in real time. At Ohio State University College of Medicine (OSUCOM), BodyWorks Eve is used mainly in the clinical years to prepare students for their rotations. However, preclinical students get little exposure to abnormal ultrasound findings. Some framework already exists to teach hands-on ultrasound to preclinical medical students as part of their regular curriculum, but it is difficult to see pathology on otherwise healthy student volunteers. This project aims to integrate the use of BodyWorks Eve into the pre-existing framework for teaching ultrasound in the preclinical curriculum. We have identified three systems-based blocks that are particularly suitable for utilizing BodyWorks Eve to demonstrate pathology. Specifically, the GI and Renal block has incorporated BodyWorks Eve to demonstrate conditions such as hydronephrosis, gallbladder pathology, and a positive FAST scan. In addition, we plan to utilize the Cardiopulmonary and Endocrine and Reproductive blocks to showcase pathology that preclinical medical students would not otherwise encounter using point-of-care ultrasound.