Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship

The Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine is designed to train the next generation of leaders in emergency ultrasound, with a focus on clinical excellence, medical education, research, and program administration. Our fellowship prepares physicians for both academic and community-based careers by providing comprehensive, hands-on experience in the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in emergency medicine.

Fellowship Overview

Fellows engage in a rigorous curriculum that includes the following:

formal didactic instruction
supervised bedside scanning
simulation-based learning
image review and quality assurance
participation in ultrasound-focused research projects
teaching and curriculum development

Fellows emerge with advanced skills in ultrasound education, program management, and clinical application, supported by mentorship from experienced faculty in Emergency Ultrasound.

Eligible applicants include graduates of ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency programs.

Graduates who are board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) will qualify to sit for the ABEM Focused Practice Designation (FPD).

Clinical Training

Fellows train mainly at NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island with some shifts at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk. Training sites offer high-acuity environments, diverse patient populations, and the latest technology, including the following resources:

state-of-the art ultrasound equipment and digital archiving systems
access to growing simulation facilities
access to training opportunities with standardized patients

Fellows average 20 clinical hours per week, maintaining sharp clinical skills while reinforcing their ability to integrate ultrasound into daily emergency care.

Education and Teaching

Fellows play an active role in teaching ultrasound at multiple levels, with opportunities that include:

participating in weekly ultrasound conferences with QA review, journal club, hands-on practice, and didactics
leading resident and student ultrasound education, including simulation-based teaching and curriculum delivery
assisting in ultrasound certification for attending physicians

Research

Fellows are expected to complete a scholarly project, with support from both the emergency ultrasound and clinical research divisions. Projects typically include the following:

protocol design and IRB approval
data acquisition and analysis
abstract submission and conference presentation
manuscript authorship and submission for peer-reviewed publication

Fellows stay current on emerging evidence through regular journal club meetings and attendance at national and potentially international ultrasound conferences.

Leadership and Administration

Fellows take part in the Department of Emergency Medicine’s Emergency Ultrasound operations, contributing to the following:

monthly business meetings
ultrasound equipment oversight and image archiving
quality assurance initiatives
ultrasound program development and hospital-wide POCUS integration

There are also opportunities to engage in health policy, advocacy, and financial planning for ultrasound program infrastructure.

Program Details

The Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship is a one-year program starting July 1. Two positions are available per year.

Fellows are expected to complete 20 clinical hours per week. They will receive an academic appointment at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine for the duration of their training. We offer a competitive salary and full benefits.

Application Process

Applicants should apply through the Society of Clinical Ultrasound Fellowships (SCUF) and participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) match process. The application deadline is October 2; the fellowship starts July 1 of the following year.

For more information or to begin your application, visit Society of Clinical Ultrasound Fellowships.

Contact Us

For more information about the fellowship, please contact Yash Chavda, fellowship director, at Yash.Chavda@NYULangone.org.