Program Highlights

The Rural Ultrasound Fellowship  was designed specifically for physicians practicing in rural and remote settings.  

1

Virtually Delivered

We live and work in rural communities by choice. We also know how hard it can be to access CME without leaving home. That’s why the fellowship is delivered 100% online.

  • Learn in your own community
  • Stay close to family and colleagues
  • Keep working without interruptions
From Day 1, fellows report that training immediately enhances their everyday practice.
2

Flexibly Scheduled

Our asynchronous, year-long format puts you in control.

  • Learn and practice on your own schedule
  • Receive curated readings each month
  • Reinforce knowledge with spaced repetition
3

Expertly Taught 

You’ll learn from a world-class team of ultrasound educators including:

  • Emergency physicians
  • Radiologists
  • Intensivists
  • Sports medicine specialists
  • Practicing rural generalists
This diverse faculty combines academic expertise with real-world experience—so your training is always relevant.
4

Sonographic Mastery

The program builds in three stages:

  • Months 1–4:
    Review and solidify foundational/intermediate scans

  • Months 5–8:
    Introduce advanced concepts and new scan windows

  • Months 9–12:
    Specialize in areas most useful to your practice (e.g., advanced echo, abdominal diagnostics, regional nerve blocks)

Rural Ultrasound Fellowship
Program Objectives

By the end of your fellowship year you will...

✱ Master beginner, intermediate, and advanced PoCUS scans


✱ Confidently integrate dozens of scan types into your daily practice


✱ Know how to continue learning through FOAMed and beyond


✱ Use your personal portable PoCUS device with skill — anywhere, anytime

Curriculum 

Our comprehensive curriculum goes far beyond the basics, covering every major application of PoCUS.

(List subject to updates)

BASIC

  • Physics: ALARA, frequency, modes, depth, gain, callipers
  • Abdomen: aorta, FAST, GB
  • Cardiac: Pericardial effusions
  • Lung: Pneumothorax, pleural effusions
  • Uro/Gyne: IUP, bladder volume
  • Procedures: Peripheral vein/artery access
  • Craft Corner: Build your own procedural phantom for home use

INTERMEDIATE
  • Physics: Doppler (colour, power), aliasing, dynamic range
  • Abdomen: Hydronephrosis, portal triad, pylorus, intro to epigastrium
  • Cardiac: PSL, PSS, A4C, LV function, RV dilation
  • Integument: Cellulitis, abscess, lymph nodes
  • Lung: A- and B-lines, subpleural changes, consolidations 
  • MSK: Shoulder dislocation, knee/ankle effusions, bursitis
  • Ocular: Globe rupture, pupil, retinal/vitreous pathology
  • Procedures: Forearm nerve blocks, CVC, joint injections/aspirations
  • Vascular: IVC, DVT, JVP

ADVANCED  (tailored to your interests)

  • Physics: Pulsed-wave Doppler, tissue Doppler
  • Abdomen: Pancreas, CBD, bowel pathology, appendicitis, testes
  • Cardiac: EPSS, FS, valves, TAPSE
  • MSK: Fractures, tendon/ligament injuries, rotator cuff, advanced joints
  • Nerve Blocks: SCP, ESP, femoral, posterior tibial, (further optional advanced blocks for anesthesiologists)
  • Obstetrics: Fetal/placental position, cervical length, AFI
  • Procedures: Trigger finger, SI and other joints
  • Vascular: Carotid flow, renal perfusion, portal flow, VExUS

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Rural Ultrasound Fellowship is revenue-neutral CPD program operated by Community Health Network Ltd.
This Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 148 Mainpro+ credits.
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