B-K Medical (Copenhagen, Denmark), a subsidiary of Analogic (Peabody, Massachusetts), and the American Urological Association (AUA; Linthicum, Maryland) reported the creation of the AUA resident ultrasound course.

“This is a model program for the entire country,” said Bruce Gilbert, MD, PhD, associate clinical professor of urology for the Weill Cornell Medical College (New York), a course director. “There’s an important role for industry in medical education. Companies like B-K Medical are the true innovators, and programs like this allow them to introduce that innovation to clinicians.”

Taught by the National Urologic Ultrasound Faculty and supported by B-K Medical sonographers, the program ensures that urology residents gain a fundamental understanding of the physical principles of ultrasound, the indications and limitations of the technology, and appropriate documentation.