iUSCAN Phase 1 Introductory IUS Training — VA & DoD
CLOSED COURSE
Participation is limited to the designated VA and DoD training cohort. This event is not open for public registration or RSVP.
Monday, November 9, 2026
David Rubenstein Forum, University of Chicago · Chicago, Illinois
Course hours to be announced.
PHASE 1: INTRODUCTORY IUS TRAINING
iUSCAN welcomes participating Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense (DoD) learners for introductory intestinal ultrasound training. The course combines foundational teaching with small-group, hands-on scanning to build confidence in scanning technique, bowel segment identification, standardized image acquisition, and early supervised practice.
Learners complete introductory eLearning before attending. This course begins a longitudinal pathway of independent scanning, coaching, skill reinforcement, and competency-based assessment.
PRELIMINARY COURSE AGENDA
Adapted from prior iUSCAN introductory courses. Session times and faculty will be announced.
- Welcome, course orientation, and learning objectives.
- IUS technique and parameters: scanning ergonomics, bowel segment identification, and standardized image acquisition.
- Hands-on scanning session 1: foundational technique and supervised practice.
- IBD pathology: Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and postoperative Crohn’s disease.
- Hands-on scanning session 2: applying a systematic scanning approach with faculty feedback.
- Practical tips and troubleshooting.
- Hands-on scanning session 3: reinforcing technique and addressing individual learning needs.
- Post-course assessment and next steps for independent scanning and longitudinal coaching.
Breaks will be incorporated into the final schedule.
Photograph: hands-on scanning at a previous iUSCAN fellows training course (DDW 2026).