IM POCUS Course

The SGH IM POCUS Course is designed to provide high-quality instruction of fundamental POCUS skills to enhance the clinical management of acutely ill patients. The course comprises of pre-reading materials, interactive lectures, and a heavy focus on hands-on scanning of healthy volunteers and patients with real pathology. Teaching faculty include local and international experts with extensive training and experience in POCUS, with a low instructor-to-learner ratio of 1:3 at scanning stations. It covers the basic principles and foundational skills for the use of POCUS in Internal Medicine, including answering common clinical questions to facilitate rapid diagnosis and effective decision-making. 

Course Objective

The aim of this workshop is to provide a structured curriculum to teach the basic and advanced ultrasound techniques and to instill in the trainees the best practices for point-of-care ultrasound training.

At the end of the workshop, trainees will have an understanding of ultrasound physics, knobology and basic skills to perform and interpret the ultrasound images. Trainees will also learn the application of ultrasound techniques in various body systems, from basic applications such as e-FAST in trauma, abdominal aorta and gallbladder scans, to advanced applications such as lung ultrasound and ultrasound-guided procedures (e.g. insertion of central venous lines and manipulation and reduction of fractures).

Target Audience

• Internal medicine physicians, family medicine physicians, general practitioners, junior doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers involved in the management of acutely ill patients. No previous ultrasound experience is necessary. 

Date & Time

27 - 29 November 2025

Day 1: 8.30am - 5pm

Day 2: 8.30am - 5pm

Day 3: 8.30am - 1pm

Course Fees (GST Inclusive)

Early Bird - S$1,400

Normal - S$1,500

(REGISTER BY 27 OCT 2025)

Venue

20 College Road, Singapore 169856 (Located in SGH Campus) 

To register, please email to: sims.sssc@singhealth.com.sgopens in a new tab 

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