What Are The Best Resources For Learning Ultrasound?

So, I did a little bit of “market research” for you. And, I asked a few of my best radiology residents what they preferred to read to learn ultrasound. I did this because the best ways to learn regularly change. So, this is what they told me.

When they first started, they used the Ultrasound Requisites to get a solid background on the topic. Afterward, they would use what they would like to call the big blue book- “Rumack”  (Diagnostic Ultrasound) to look up additional information about any specific case. Most importantly, however, each of the residents said it was most critical to go inside the room to scan at the beginning to experience how they get the pictures and to understand the basic ultrasound anatomy. And, I have to agree with this method for learning ultrasound. I utilized a similar approach and it worked for me.

One of my great radiology mentors always said the following: “Ultrasound is not a spectator sport.” That was one of my favorite phrases. And, I continue to tell the same to my residents. You need to go into the rooms at the beginning and learn how it all works to get to know the world of ultrasound. Otherwise, all you will see are a bunch of disconnected grainy pictures!

Let me know if you have any other questions!

Barry Julius, MD