Development of the Dermatology Ultrasound Community of Practice (COP) at The Ohio State University
Sunday, April 7, 2024
4:10pm – 4:17pm
Location: 412
Authors: Layna Mager, The Ohio State University College of Medicine Margo Waters, Ohio State University College of Medicine Sonja Kobayashi, The Ohio State University College of Medicine Gabrielle Brokamp, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Catherine Grace Hobayan, The Ohio State University College of Medicine David Bahner, The Ohio State University ,
The Ultrasound Interest Group (USIG) at The Ohio State University (OSU) College of Medicine enables early education and exposure of ultrasound to medical students. Communities of Practice (COP) emerged to tailor ultrasound education to medical students’ career interests. These COPs comprise of medical students, faculty, and residents. Through student-run events, COPs allow for more focused discussions on field-specific research advancements, the utility of ultrasound in clinical practice, and education. A dermatology ultrasound COP was developed by medical students under the guidance of a faculty member. Through the Dermatology COP, medical students were offered the opportunity to gain early exposure to the use of ultrasound in dermatology. With the continued expansion of ultrasound in dermatology, students discussed cutting-edge research and advancements regarding ultrasound’s utility in dermatology. Students gained insight into dermatological indications for ultrasound, image acquisition and interpretation, and the limitations of ultrasound. Students were able to foster mentorships with current dermatology residents and faculty while gaining practice-driven education on the clinical applications of dermatological ultrasound. Future goals of the organization include allowing students to get hands-on scanning experience through the newly acquired high-frequency ultrasound probe at OSU’s graft-versus-host disease clinic. The Dermatology COP fosters early exposure and education regarding ultrasound’s use in dermatology, thus placing interested medical students at the forefront of ultrasound innovation.