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2026 Focus on POCUS: Basic & Advanced Courses
Join us for Focus on POCUS: Two workshops on one day to meet your POCUS educational needs!
Both workshops will build on your POCUS skills with ultrasound fellowship trained instructors on Friday, March 6th!
Basic-course participants will have the opportunity to obtain 15-20 proctored exams: appropriate for those with none or some POCUS experience who want to learn the basics of point of care ultrasound.
Advanced course is targeted for those already comfortable with some clinical use of cardiac, lung, and abdominal ultrasound but want focused practice and next-level instruction to meet their educational needs. Advanced participants will complete some lectures in advance, allowing for up to 30 proctored exams.
Enrollment is open to physicians and APPS at UW Health and beyond, but limited to 18 participants.
Cost: $599 (UW Health Physician/APP) $499 (UW Health Fellow/Resident) $799 (External to UW Health)
Enduring Content: Advanced course in-depth asynchronous content covering DVT and Next-level Cardiac scanning will be released on February 13, 2026. This content will be available to basic course attendees after March 6th.
Bonus Content: In-depth asynchronous content covering Best Practices in POCUS, Approach to Shock with POCUS, Evidence-Based POCUS and How to Optimize Your POCUS Exam will be made available to participants through June 21, 2026. Additional content covering Critical abdomen cases, DVT and Next-level cardiac scanning, and musculoskeletal will be released on March 9, 2026.
Course Highlights
- Develop skills in ultrasound image acquisition and interpretation for cardiac, lung, and abdominal structures
- Learn how to use point of care ultrasound to reach vascular targets
- See how point of care ultrasound can help identify causes of shock states and respiratory failure
- And more!
Elements of Competence
This activity has been designed to change learner performance and focuses on the following competencies:
American Board of Medical Specialties
- Patient care and procedural skills
- Medical knowledge
- Systems-based practice
National Academy of Medicine
- Employing evidence-based practice
Interprofessional Competencies
- Communication
Intended Audience
This activity is designed to meet the needs of physicians and APPs (nurse practitioners, physician assistants), residents and fellows.
Learning Objectives
As a result of participation in this educational course, members of the healthcare team will:
- Obtain point of care ultrasound images of heart, lungs and abdominal organs
- Interpret POCUS images as normal, pathologic or inadequate
- Apply findings to patient care as indicated
- Determine appropriate utilization and recognize limitations of point of care ultrasound application in clinical settings
Provided By
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
- BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine
- University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP)
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) gratefully acknowledges the in-kind support provided by: Mindray
Basic and Advanced course schedules below:
| FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026 - Focus on POCUS: Basic Ultrasound for the Acutely Ill Patient | ||
| TIME | TOPIC | LOCATION |
| 8:00 - 8:15 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions - Dana Resop, MD | CSP |
| 8:15 - 8:30 a.m. | What is POCUS? - Dana Resop, MD | CSP |
| 8:30 - 9:05 a.m. | Physics/Knobs & Lungs - Christine Butts, MD | CSP |
| 9:05 - 9:45 a.m. | Cardiac (Sx, PSL, PSS, a4c, IVC) - Jessica Schmidt, MD | CSP |
| 9:45 - 10:00 a.m. | Break | |
| 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. | Hands-On Chest Ultrasound - Dana Resop, MD, Matthew Vandehei, MD, Sara Damewood, MD, Christine Butts, MD, Miranda Bradley, MD, and Stuart Fiechtinger, MD | CSP |
| 12:00 - 12:30 | Lunch and Lecture | CSP |
| 12:30 - 1:00 | Lunch and Lecture Critical Abdomen Cases - Miranda Bradley, MD | CSP |
| 1:05-1:30 p.m. | Basic Abdomen (FF, Kidney/Bladder + One More) - Matthew VandeHei, MD | CSP |
| 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. | Hands-On: Abdominal Ultrasound - Dana Resop, MD, Matthew Vandehei, MD, Sara Damewood, MD, Christine Butts, MD, Miranda Bradley, MD, and Stuart Fiechtinger, MD | CSP |
| 3:00 - 3:15 p.m. | Break | |
| 3:15 - 3:45 p.m. | Ultrasound-guided Targets - Stuart Feichtinger, MD | CSP |
| 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. | Hands-On Ultrasound-guided Targets - Dana Resop, MD, Matthew Vandehei, MD, Sara Damewood, MD, Christine Butts, MD, Miranda Bradley, MD, and Stuart Fiechtinger, MD | CSP |
| 5:00 p.m. | Check Out, Exit Survey, Claim CE Credit | |
| FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026 - Next Level: Advanced Focus on POCUS | ||
| TIME | TOPIC | LOCATION |
| 8:00 - 8:15 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions - Dana Resop, MD | CSP |
| 8:15 - 8:30 a.m. | Brief Review of Advanced Lung/Cardiac - Simanjit Mand, MD | CSP |
| 8:30 - 9:50 a.m. | Hands-On Cardiac/Lung - Simanjit Mand, MD, Leah Morgan, MD, Hani Kuttab, MD, | CSP |
| 9:50 - 10:00 a.m. | Break | |
| 10:00 - 10:40 a.m. | Hands-On Simulator with Standardized Patients - Cardiac - Simanjit Mand, MD, Leah Morgan, MD, Hani Kuttab, MD, | CSP |
| 10:40 - 10:55 a.m. | Brief Review of DVT/Pathology - Leah Morgan, MD | CSP |
| 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. | Hands-On DVT - Simanjit Mand, MD, Leah Morgan, MD, Hani Kuttab, MD | CSP |
| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch and Lecture 1. Crowdsourcing Training and Management Solutions 2. Clinical Use of Abdomen POCUS | CSP |
| 1:05-1:30 p.m. | Advanced Abdominal Ultrasound (FAST, Ao, Ruq, Renal, Bowel)- Hani Kuttab, MD | CSP |
| 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. | Hands-On Abdomen - Simanjit Mand, MD, Leah Morgan, MD, Hani Kuttab, MD | CSP |
| 3:00 - 3:15 p.m. | Break | |
| 3:15 - 3:35 p.m. | MSK POCUS (Basic/Formulaic Approach) - Dana Resop, MD | CSP |
| 3:35 - 5:00 p.m. | Hands-On MSK - Dana Resop, MD, Simanjit Mand, MD, Leah Morgan, MD, Hani Kuttab, MD | CSP |
| 5:00 p.m. | Check Out, Exit Survey, Claim CE Credit | |
CSP = Clinical Simulation Program, H6-112 - Located on the 1st Floor of the UW Health University Hospital
Emergency situations occasionally occur and may necessitate topic or speaker changes. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP reserve the right to alter or substitute a topic or speaker without prior notification.
Parking
Parking is available in Lot 75. After parking, participants should proceed to the UWH Clinical Simulation Center (located within the University Hospital - 600 Highland Avenue. (See below under "Conference Location Directions" for additional information).
Conference Location Directions:
The UW Health Clinical Simulation Program is located within University Hospital (600 Highland Avenue) on the western edge of the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Our center is the H module on the first floor of the hospital.
After arriving at the hospital parking lot: Enter the building through the clinic's entrance on the right and follow Main Street to the H bank of elevators and go down to the first floor. From the elevator, walk towards the red wall that read Clinical Simulation Program.
Check Program for specific room locations.
Conference Attire
Dressing in layers will help to ensure your comfort in the conference rooms.
Planning Committee:
Co-chairs:
Dana Resop, MD, Clinical Associate Professor, Division of Emergency Ultrasound, University of Wisconsin
Sara Damewood, MD, Professor (CHS), Division of Emergency Ultrasound, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Planners:
Jenna Brink, PA-C, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Christine Butts, MD, Professor (CHS), Division of Emergency Ultrasound, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Hani Kuttab, MD, Assistant Professor (CHS), Division of Emergency Ultrasound, University of Wisconsin
Simanjit Mand, MD, Assistant Professor (CHS), Division of Emergency Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Jessica Schmidt, MD, Associate Professor (CHS), Division of Emergency Ultrasound Global Health Section, University of Wisconsin
Matthew VandeHei, MD, Assistant Professor (CHS), Division of Emergency Ultrasound, University of Wisconsin
Staff:
Adam Flyte, MS, Accreditation Specialist, Office of Continuing Professional Development, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Grace Leonard, EdM, Instructional Designer/Accreditation Specialist, Office of Continuing Professional Development, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Kristina Maynard, MS, Program Coordinator, Division of Emergency Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Taylor Ungerer, MBA, Education Program Administrator, Division of Emergency Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Faculty:
Dana Resop, MD Clinical Associate Professor, Division of Emergency Ultrasound, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Sara Damewood, MD Professor (CHS), Division of Emergency Ultrasound, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Hani Kuttab, MD Assistant Professor (CHS), Division of Emergency Ultrasound, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Christine Butts, MD Professor (CHS), Division of Emergency Ultrasound, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Leah Morgan, MD Clinical Instructor, Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Fellow, Division of Emergency Ultrasound, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Simanjit Mand, MD Assistant Professor (CHS), Division of Emergency Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Matthew McCauley, MD Assistant Professor (CHS), Division of Emergency Critical Care, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Jessica Schmidt, MD Associate Professor (CHS), Division of Emergency Ultrasound Global Health Section, University of Wisconsin
Matthew VandeHei, MD Assistant Professor (CHS), Division of Emergency Ultrasound, University of Wisconsin
Stuart Feichtinger, MD Assistant Professor (CHS), Department of Anesthesiology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Miranda Bradley, MD Assistant Professor (CHS), Division of Emergency Ultrasound, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Policy on Disclosure
It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) to identify, mitigate and disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence the content of this accredited continuing education (CE). In addition, speakers, presenters and authors must disclose any planned discussion of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation.
For this accredited continuing education activity all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated and detailed disclosures are listed below.
NAME | ROLE(S) | FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS DISCLOSURE | DISCUSSION OF UNLABELED/UNAPPROVED USES OF DRUGS/DEVICES IN PRESENTATION? | |
| Miranda Bradley, MD | Faculty | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No | |
| Jenna Brink, PA-C | Committee Member | No | ||
| Christine Butts, MD | Committee Member/Faculty | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No | |
| Sara Damewood, MD | Committee Member/Faculty | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No | |
| Stuart Feichtinger, MD | Committee Member, Faculty | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No | |
| Taylor Johnson, MBA | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No | |
| Hani Kuttab, MD | Committee Member/Faculty | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No | |
| Taylor Johnson, MBA | Planner | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No | |
| Hani Kuttab, MD | Committee Member; Faculty | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No | |
| Grace Leonard, EdM | Accreditation Specialist | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No | |
| Adam Flyte, MS | Accreditation Specialist | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No | |
| Simanjit Mand, MD | Committee Member; Faculty |
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| Kristina Maynard, MS | Planner | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No | |
| Matthew McCauley, MD | Faculty | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No | |
| Dana Resop, MD | Course Director; Faculty |
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| Jessica Schmidt, MD | Committee Member; Faculty | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No | |
| Matthew VandeHei, MD | Committee Member; Faculty | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
*Ineligible companies are those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on, patients.
The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical services directly to patients to be ineligible companies.
Accreditation Statement
 | In support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. |
Credit Designation Statements
American Medical Association (AMA) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. | |
 | American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 8.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. |
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.25 ANCC hours. | |
 | American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 8.25 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit. By completing the requirements for this activity, the learner gives UW-Madison ICEP permission to share completion data with the ACCME and the certifying board(s). |
American Board of Anesthesia (ABA) This activity contributes to the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s (ABA) redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology (MOCA®) Program, known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, www.theaba.org, for a list of all MOCA 2.0 requirements. | |
 | American Board of Surgery (ABS) Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit. |
American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity and individual assessment of and feedback to the learner, enables the learner to earn up to 8.25 MOC points in the American Board of American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit. Participant completion information will be shared with the ABP through PARS. By recording your attendance at this event, you are giving UW-ICEP permission to share this information with ABP. | |
Continuing Education Units The University of Wisconsin–Madison, as a member of the University Continuing Education Association (UCEA) authorizes this program for 0.825 continuing education units (CEUs) or 8.25 hours. |
Bonus Content
In addition to the credit for the live course, credit for the asynchronous content will be offered (credit number to be determined).
Available Credit
- 8.25 AAPA Category 1 CME
- 8.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 8.25 ANCC Contact Hours
- 8.25 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
- 8.25 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Registration for this activity can only be completed through the ICEP Learning Portal. Attendee registrations made through any other sites cannot be honored. UW-Madison ICEP is not able to refund fees paid through unaffiliated registration sites, such as eMedEvents.com, MedConfWorld.com, EventEgg.com, and 10times.com. Please report any unauthorized websites or solicitations for registrations to [email protected].
Course is limited to 18 participants. This course includes access to the Focus on POCUS eLearning/enduring courses.
Conference Fees
$599 UW Health Physician/APP
$499 UW Health Fellows/Residents
$799 Non-UW Health Learners
The conference fee includes the cost of the Focus on Pocus live course and the enduring content.
Cancellation Policy
Requests for cancellation must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. Cancellation requests received at least 96 hours prior to the conference will allow a full refund except for the $100 nonrefundable processing fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations received less than 96 hours prior to the activity start date.
Program Changes
Emergency situations occasionally occur and may necessitate topic or speaker changes. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP reserve the right to alter or substitute a topic or speaker without prior notification.
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodation for this event. Please contact [email protected] as soon as you can make a reasonable accommodation request.
For Further Information
For course information or details, please contact Taylor Ungerer [email protected]. For registration assistance, please email [email protected].