PEM POCUS Bootcamp 2026

Specialties - Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics Professions - Advanced Practice Provider, Emergency Medical Technician, Health Professional , Medic, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Other Medical Personnel, Paramedic, Physician, Physician Assistant, Sonographer, Student

PEM POCUS Bootcamp: An educational course designed to introduce, reinforce, and refresh core point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) knowledge and skills for Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) providers, fellows, residents, medical students, PEM nurses, and other learners affiliated with the PEM division. Although the curriculum is focused on PEM applications, the material is broadly applicable to healthcare providers caring for pediatric or adult patients who are interested in developing foundational POCUS competency. The program agenda will include PEM POCUS Literature in Brief, POCUS 101 and machine operation basics, ultrasound physics, EFAST, focused cardiac ultrasound fundamentals, soft tissue ultrasound, foreign body evaluation, and ultrasound-guided IV access basics. Participants will also have dedicated hands-on scanning sessions with live models to practice and reinforce all covered applications and techniques. Completion of the online content is highly encouraged to maximize the educational experience and hands-on learning sessions. To help create a fun and engaging learning environment, the bootcamp also includes an optional themed costume contest. Previous themes have included 80s attire, superheroes, and creative group costumes such as Skittles. Dressing up is completely optional, but modest prizes will be awarded for selected costume contest winners. This year’s theme will be announced in the near future. | Credit hours are subject to change and are based on actual learning hours and at the discretion of IPCE. | Published agenda: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 Welcome, course objectives, pre-course survey, and disclosure 9:00AM - 9:10AM Matthew D. Steimle, DO EFAST and Lung Ultrasound, Focused Cardiac Ultrasound, Shock Evaluation, Soft Tissue Ultrasound 9:10AM - 11:10AM Matthew D. Steimle, DO Matthew A. Szadkowski, MD Anelah K. McGinness, MD Eric W. Glissmeyer, MD Cassidy Huun, MD Maddy Vonderohe, MD Michael J. Miescier, MD Samuel Kaplan, MD Julia A Rawlings, MD Sasha Gordon, BS, RDMS, RVT Sebastian Obando Vera, MD Bonus Round: Open Scanning Session — Scan Applications of Your Choice 11:10AM - 11:40AM Costume Contest Awards and Recognition of Volunteer Models 11:40AM - 11:50AM Lunch 11:50AM - 12:20PM Quiz Review, Questions, Group Discussion, and Course Debrief 12:20PM - 12:50PM Post-course survey and Claim for Credit 12:50PM - 1:10PM

Payment PEM Faculty and Fellows Cost will be covered by the Division. All other participants will be charged a 100$ fee. Payment Check mailed to: TO: University of Utah Department of Pediatrics MEMO: PEM POCUS Bootcamp 2026 Department of Pediatrics Pediatric Administration Williams Building P.O. Box 581289 Salt Lake City, UT 84158 IH will be paying for attendance for an APP, nurse, or other care provider, participants may email [email protected] to arrange an invoice for payment. Questions? Please email [email protected] or [email protected]