Elective Course “Clinical Ultrasound” at UMCH – Practice Meets Expertise

Students in their 3rd and 4th years had the opportunity to participate in an exciting elective course on sonography. Led by Hon.-Prof. Dr. med. Christoph Vogt, Dr. med. Michael Reimann, and Dr. med. Klaus Schulte from St. Josef Hospital in Moers, the course offered an ideal combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application.

The day began with a captivating lecture open to all students of these years. They received deep insights into the fundamentals of sonography and important theoretical approaches that paved the way for practical implementation. The doctors not only explained technical details but also provided valuable tips that participants could apply later.

In the afternoon, the practical part followed: The students who had registered for the elective course were divided into small groups and could independently work on the provided ultrasound devices under the guidance of experienced specialists. This hands-on exercise allowed participants to apply their theoretical knowledge in practice while receiving valuable feedback from the instructors. Working in small groups gave the students ample time and space to deepen their skills in sonography and feel more confident in handling the devices.

The intensive small group work not only enhanced practical skills but also the understanding of the diagnostic use of sonography in clinical practice. Questions could be asked directly, and the methodology was learned step by step.

At the end of the two-day course, there was an exam in which the students’ acquired knowledge and practical skills were assessed.

The participants left the course not only with expanded theoretical knowledge but also with strengthened practical skills in sonography, which they can apply in their further studies and future medical practice.