Next generation of doctors gain experience

Summer school delegates gain hands-on experience with SonoSite instruments.

In July, more than 160 medical students from across Europe and the Middle East congregated in Manchester for the Doctors Academy International Medical Summer School, a five-day programme of workshops, lectures and social events.  Fujifilm SonoSite continued its support of medical training and education by supplying instruments for a series of ultrasound workshops.

Professor Stuart Enoch, a surgeon by training and now Doctors Academy ceo, explained: “We focus on responding to the academic needs of medical students and junior doctors by delivering specialised knowledge advancement and skills courses that are not available via traditional routes.  The summer school encompasses a series of workshops and lectures that provide a comprehensive understanding of a variety of essential medical and surgical skills.

“Ultrasound is traditionally the remit of radiologists, and medical students and junior doctors are seldom given the chance to perform and interpret ultrasound scans during education or training.  The workshop covers the fundamental principles of ultrasound, including the interpretation of core organs and choosing the most appropriate probes to use in different situations.  Our tutors focus on a series of real-life scenarios, and discuss whether MRI, CT or ultrasound is the most appropriate investigative technique.  This is followed by a demonstration and a practical session, enabling delegates to perform ultrasound scans for themselves, which explains the popularity of the workshop.”

See the full report on page 20 of the November 2017 issue of RAD Magazine.