🗞️ Ultrasound Application News

Explore how clinicians are using point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to improve cardiovascular diagnosis in emergency, inpatient, and outpatient settings in our new blog post. Drawing on findings from a recent clinical review, it highlights where POCUS is making an impact, where challenges remain, and why consistent training is key to success. Read the article here.

⭐️ Special Feature: Ultrasound in Family Medicine

Interest in ultrasound among family medicine practitioners is rapidly expanding. From rural clinics to urban practices, family physicians are embracing point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) as a vital extension of their physical exams, empowering them to diagnose, guide procedures, and manage patients with greater accuracy and confidence. As POCUS becomes more integrated into family medicine training and board competencies, educators and clinicians alike are looking for effective ways to bring ultrasound learning into their curriculum and daily practice.

This growing momentum was on full display at this year’s AAFP Family Medicine Experience (FMX), where SonoSim connected with hundreds of attendees eager to integrate ultrasound into their workflow. The enthusiasm for hands-on learning and the expanding role of POCUS in primary care reinforces a key message: family physicians are ready to lead the charge in making ultrasound a cornerstone of everyday medicine.

Whether it’s improving diagnostic accuracy, reducing referrals, or enhancing patient trust through real-time imaging, ultrasound is redefining the modern family medicine toolkit. SonoSim is proud to support this transformation.

📌 Couldn’t make it, or want to revisit what we shared?

📚 Case Study: OB/GYN

Background:
35-year-old female who developed sudden-onset shortness of breath and collapsed. She was in cardiac arrest upon paramedic arrival and underwent immediate CPR and intubation, with a return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC).

What are the relevant sonographic findings?

 

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👩‍⚕️ Scanning & Imaging Tips: Scanning Phrygian Cap

The gallbladder can occasionally fold on itself.  This fold in the fundus of the gallbladder is called a “Phrygian cap”.

When a Phrygian cap is encountered it is important to fan all the way through the gallbladder to avoid missing a stone within the gallbladder fundus. This is a fundal stone or stone in the Phrygian cap. One can see the shadow coming down and the neck of the gallbladder is actually down this way.

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🧠 Challenge Case of the Month: Left Chest

Case History: This 53-year-old female with a history of pulmonary fibrosis presents with fevers and coughing. 

Please evaluate her left chest using ultrasound.👇

 

✨ SonoSim Updates

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📅 Mark Your Calendars: Key Exam Dates & New Test Prep Tools

As 2025 winds down, important exam dates are coming up quickly. Whether you're preparing for certification or helping learners stay on track, now is the perfect time to start planning and studying with confidence.

🔔 AEMUS FPD Exam
Application deadlines are around the corner!
Exam Dates: March 30 to April 4
Application Deadline: December 19
Registration: Open Now through March 2
Get a head start: AEMUS FPD Prep

 

📚 ARDMS SPI Exam
There’s no set date for the SPI exam, but preparation makes all the difference! SonoSim’s SPI Test Prep includes over 1,500 peer-reviewed questions, timed mock exams, and detailed performance feedback. Learners using SonoSim’s SPI Prep improve their odds of passing by up to 6x.
Get started today: SPI Test Prep

 

💥 CCEeXAM®
Our newest exam prep is here! Prepare for the CCEeXAM® with confidence. Learn at your own pace and boost your readiness with our latest study tool.
Registration Closes: December 16
Exam Date: January 27
Start studying: CCEeXAM® Prep

SonoSim is here to support learners every step of the way. From mastering ultrasound physics to reviewing real patient cases, our test prep tools are designed to help our members succeed.

💡 SonoSim Tips & Tricks

Want to get the most out of SonoSim’s Performance Tracking tools?
This short orientation will walk you through the Track Element of the SonoSim® Ecosystem in just 5–10 minutes. You’ll discover how to streamline ultrasound education by monitoring learner progress, providing real-time image feedback, claiming certificates and CME, and generating powerful reports in the Reports Hub.

Designed for educators, program directors, and administrators, this orientation will help you understand how to deliver feedback efficiently, interpret image reports, and support learners with detailed, automated performance insights.

Whether you're managing a class of DMS students or tracking POCUS training progress, the Track Element empowers you to stay informed and support learner success at every stage.

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