Point of Care Ultrasound (PoCUS) – the use of ultrasound at a patient’s bedside – has become both an adjunct to the physical exam as well as an important tool used in many procedures. It is now part of the daily practice of many physicians in various specialties, as it is cost-effective, non-invasive, accessible, requires no special patient preparation, decreases time to diagnosis, and improves acute care outcomes.

Memorial University is developing and continually improving its existing PoCUS training program, as well as re-creating learning environments to teach PoCUS-related skills for professions that have not had the opportunity to use ultrasound as a diagnostic modality to date.

Full-Time Faculty Researchers

Dr. Brian Metcalfe
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
bmetcalfe@mun.ca
 
Dr. Michael Parsons
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Chair, Assistant Program Director
mhparsons@mun.ca
 
Dr. Tia Renouf
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
tiarenouf@gmail.com
 
Dr. Peter Rogers
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
peter.rogers@med.mun.ca
 
Dr. Gillian Sheppard
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
g.sheppard@mun.ca

PoCUS Grants

Dr. Gillian Sheppard
2020 Seed, Bridge and Multidisciplinary Fund
Title: Climbing the Learning Curve for First Trimester Pregnancy Bedside Ultrasound Image Interpretation
Funding: $9,932
Date: September 22, 2020
Role: Collaborator

Dr. Gillian Sheppard
2019 NL SUPPORT Patient-oriented Research Spark Grant
Title: The prevalence and patterns of use of point of care ultrasound (POCUS) in Newfoundland and Labrador
Award: $9,958
Date: March 12, 2019
Role: Principal Investigator