# Assessment of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Knowledge Among Lebanese Medical Residents

## TL;DR

This study finds that most Lebanese medical residents have limited knowledge of point-of-care ultrasound and suggests standardized training to improve their skills.

## Contribution

The study identifies a significant knowledge gap in POCUS among Lebanese medical residents and proposes targeted training solutions.

## Key findings

- 58.3% of residents have only basic POCUS knowledge, 19.6% have none, and 21.6% are sufficiently trained.
- Training disparities and educational obstacles are the main causes of suboptimal POCUS proficiency.
- Standardized training and simulation-based learning are recommended to improve POCUS skills.

## Abstract

Over the past few years, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has emerged as a critical diagnostic tool in emergency medicine, providing real-time imaging at the bedside. This study aims to assess POCUS knowledge and competency among medical residents in Lebanon, identify possible gaps and deficiencies in their training, and recommend guidelines for further improvement of the curriculum in Lebanese medical schools and residency programs.

Our study reveals that 58.3% (N=119) of resident doctors from multiple specialties in Lebanon have only basic knowledge about POCUS, 19.6% (N=40) have no knowledge, and only 21.6% (N=44) have sufficient knowledge to perform diagnostic studies on a routine basis.

Lebanese medical residents currently possess suboptimal POCUS knowledge and proficiency due to disparities in training and educational obstacles. To address this, residency programs should focus on standardized POCUS training, simulation-based learning, and faculty development. This approach will help ensure residents gain the necessary skills to use POCUS effectively in clinical practice.