Evaluating the introduction of a practical thyroid ultrasound teaching session for medical students
Isobel Austin, Catherine Denver, Twisha Girisankar, Titus Cvasciuc, Peter Ellis, Philip C Johnston · 2026
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Isobel Austin and colleagues judge a hands on thyroid ultrasound class for medical students, in work from 2026. Thyroid ultrasound grows at senior doctor level but sits outside most early medical courses in the country. A Belfast school added a practical session to the third year hormone and diabetes block.
Fifty students rated the mixed lecture and hands on session with a short survey. Starting confidence on scan uses and machine handling was low before the class. Confidence in machine use rose sharply after guided practice with a handheld device. Students praised clear goals, practice time, and teacher access for questions. Career relevance scored high as well, which supports keeping the session.
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| CREATOR | Isobel Austin, Catherine Denver, Twisha Girisankar, Titus Cvasciuc, Peter Ellis, Philip C Johnston |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 23 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |