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Welcome to the Ultrasound Division of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of California San Diego. We are excited to be part of the evolving field of Emergency Ultrasound. Our mission is to advocate for the use of point-of-care ultrasound through education, interdepartmental collaboration and research. We believe strongly in the use of focused ultrasound in the clinical setting for a variety of reasons:<\/div>\n
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Our program is designed to educate students, residents and fellows in the skill of point-of-care ultrasound. We collaborate closely with our critical care colleagues, OB, pediatric, sports medicine, and anesthesia colleagues to provide a one-of-a-kind training program tailored to challenge and inspire the next generation of sonographer clinicians. UCSD is a vast health network including a level I trauma center in Hillcrest, the renowned Moore’s cancer center, the new Jacobs Medical Center, and the Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center.  We strive to be on the cutting edge of education, technology and research in ultrasound. We invite you to join us in our mission.<\/div>\n

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