University of Virginia

The University of Virginia Department of Emergency Medicine is pleased to invite applications for an EUFAC-accredited Ultrasound Fellowship for 2025-2026. This one-year fellowship is a non-tenure appointment at the rank of Instructor. The fellowship is designed for individuals who are interested in acquiring advanced skills in ultrasonography. It has received accreditation by the Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship Accreditation Council (EUFAC). Fellows will work approximately 16 clinical hours per week as an attending physician in concert with fellowship training activities. Dedicated scanning shifts, image review, literature review, and scholarly research will be under the supervision of the Director of Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship, Christopher D. Thom, MD, RDMS, FPD in AEMUS, along with the Assistant Director of Emergency Ultrasound, Matthew Kongkatong, MD, FPD in AEMUS. Numerous opportunities are available for advancing teaching skills in ultrasonography. Our fellowship program features immersive exposure in clinical ultrasound and leverages collaborative programs with the Departments of Cardiology, Anesthesia, Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics, Radiology, and EMS. Our department is home to active transesophageal echocardiography and regional anesthesia programs. Fellows will be eligible for the FPD in Advanced EM Ultrasonography through ABEM at completion of the program. Fellows will also be eligible for RDMS certification upon graduation. The successful applicant will have completed an emergency medicine residency and will be ABEM board-certified/eligible prior to July 2025. The Department of Emergency Medicine includes adult and pediatric ED, active air and ground transport programs, and a poison control center. There is a well-established residency program with a rich academic tradition including fellowships in ultrasound, toxicology, medical education, trauma research, cardiovascular emergencies, and emergency medical services. The UVA Health System is a 600 bed tertiary care and Level 1 trauma center located at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Charlottesville, Virginia. Compensation is highly competitive.

The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Dr. Christopher Thom was hired in July, 2014 and currently serves as the Director of Emergency Ultrasound and as the Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship Director.

Dr. Matthew Kongkatong was hired in July 2019. He is an ultrasound fellowship trained faculty member who serves as the Assistant Director of Emergency Ultrasound.

Dr. James Moak was hired in June, 2009 as the Department of Emergency Medicine's first faculty member with dedicated responsibilities. He continues his work in the ultrasound research and educational space, while also serving as the EM medical student clerkship director.

Dr. Jakob Ottenhoff completed his emergency ultrasound fellowship in June 2022 at the University of Virginia. He then stayed on as core faculty at UVA starting in July 2023.

We currently have four ultrasound-trained faculty members at the University of Virginia.

There are three faculty members who have successfully received the Focused Practice Designation in Advanced EM Ultrasonography through the American Board of Emergency Medicine. There are also two faculty members with RDMS certification. There are varied skill levels with ultrasound among other faculty members.

Christopher D. Thom, MD, RDMS (Ultrasound Director and Fellowship Director)
Matthew Kongkatong, MD (Assistant Ultrasound Director)
James H. Moak, MD, RDMS (Former Ultrasound Director)
Jakob Ottenhoff, DO (Ultrasound Faculty)

Dedicated scanning shifts, image review, multi-specialty ultrasound journal club, and research mentorship. Our department hosts a robust and active research apparatus, which the fellows take advantage of in their research endeavors. Our fellows have a track record of successful research during their fellowship year, including abstract presentations at national conferences and peer reviewed publications. Our Emergency Medicine Research Office features IRB and statistician support for research projects.

Educational and research collaborations also take place with the Radiology, Cardiology, Critical Care, Pediatric, and Anesthesia departments. Fellows are able to participate and utilize these opportunities to augment their training and exposure.

Educational endeavors also extend to undergraduate medical education, wherein we provide instruction to the first and second year medical students in a longitudinal point of care ultrasound curriculum.

Our department also hosts a vibrant Global Health initiative within Kenya. Several residents travel to Kenya each year, with ultrasound training and practice in Kenya playing a key role.

Yes. We work closely with our departmental billing and coding staff to ensure accurate billing of appropriately performed and documented point-of-care ultrasounds by credentialed faculty. We run a robust coding and billing process for both diagnostic and procedural based ED ultrasound. A focus of our fellow education is on the intricacy of ED ultrasound billing, particularly with the 2023 changes in Emergency Medicine coding.

Not for credentialed faculty.

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