Pre-courses occur on March 30, 2027.
7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
This pre-course is intended for novice users or users with prior training looking for a “refresh” of their POCUS knowledge and skills. It will introduce core diagnostic POCUS applications (cardiac, lung, abdominal, and lower extremity vascular ultrasound) through didactic lectures, image review, and hands-on scanning.
Course Director
Brandon Boesch, DO, SFHM
Course Director
Stephanie Connor, MD
Speaker
James Anstey, MD
Speaker
Erin Finn, MD
Speaker
Woo Moon, DO, FACP
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
This POCUS pre-course is designed for clinicians who have some experience with POCUS fundamentals and are ready to elevate their bedside ultrasound skills. Participants will expand their diagnostic and clinical acumen by exploring topics such as cardiac image optimization, doppler techniques, valvular pathology, evaluation of right heart function, and nuanced assessment of volume status. Through interactive didactics and expert-led hands-on skills sessions, attendees will integrate next-level POCUS applications into complex clinical cases, gaining practical experience in image acquisition, interpretation, and clinical integration.
*It is recommended that attendees have some experience with fundamental cardiac POCUS skills before attending this course. Attendees may register for this course alone or combine it with the morning session “Fundamentals of POCUS” to further enhance their ultrasound learning experience.
Course Director
Linda Kurian, MD
Course Director
Tanping Wong, MD
Speaker
Ria Dancel, MD
Speaker
Nilam Soni,MD, MS, SFHM, FACP
Speaker
N. Caroline Srisarajivakul-Klein, MD
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Hospitalists are increasingly tasked with providing both preoperative and postoperative care for medically complex hospitalized surgical patients. For many, perioperative medicine is still challenging due to lack of formal training in high stakes scenarios. This session will cover several key topics and concepts frequently encountered by clinicians managing the care of hospitalized patients undergoing surgery. Topics will include: general preoperative assessment and preparation, cardiac concerns, complication prevention, geriatrics and frailty considerations, complex medication management, VTE prophylaxis, and common complication management. Presenters will review relevant perioperative literature but also point out gaps in evidence and provide practical guidance on how to provide optimal care.
Course Director
Lily Ackerman, ScM, MD, FACP, SFHM
Course Director
Kurt Pfeifer, MD, SFHM, FACP, DFPM
Speaker
Ethan Kuperman, MD, SFHM
Speaker
Jenny Shen, MD
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Hospital medicine is rapidly evolving-stay ahead with a dynamic, high-yield course designed for modern inpatient clinicians. Led by nationally recognized experts, this pre-course session delivers engaging, case-based learning that brings the latest evidence, guidelines, and innovations directly to the bedside. By blending human insight with evidence-based practice, participants gain practical, immediately applicable strategies to elevate patient care. Covering the breadth of hospital medicine-including infectious diseases, pulmonary and critical care, cardiology, gastroenterology, perioperative medicine, geriatrics, and more-this course offers concise, actionable updates across core domains. Walk away with cutting-edge insights that sharpen clinical decision-making, enhance patient outcomes, and support excellence in today’s rapidly evolving hospital environment.
Course Director
Dustin Smith, MD, SFHM
Course Director
Heather Nye, MD, PhD, SFHM, FACP
Speaker
Julia Canton, MD, EdM
Speaker
Suchita Shah Sata, MD, FACP, SFHM
7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Course information coming soon.
Course Director
Gigi Liu, MD, MSc
Course Director
William Small, MD, MBA
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Course information coming soon.
Course Director
Gigi Liu, MD, MSc
Course Director
William Small, MD, MBA
