University of Kentucky
Program Description
Type of Program
Academic University Emergency Department
Quaternary care referral center.
Region's only Level 1 Trauma Center
Home to ACGME Accredited PGY 1-3 EM Residency Program
Two Clinical Sites: Albert B. Chandler Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital
Combined ED census >115k patients/year
Year Fellowship Started
2013
Ultrasound Program Status
Ultrasound Division
Department of Emergency Medicine
Number of Ultrasound Faculty
4
Notable Faculty
Evan Vincent, MD
Terren Trott, MD
Tama The, MD
Melissa Puffenbarger, MD
Ultrasound Fellowship Education
Weekly image review with ultrasound faculty, rotating EM resident, and medical students
Monthly journal club
Weekly hands-on scanning sessions with ultrasound faculty
Dedicated pediatric experience at KCH ED
Do you bill for ultrasounds?
Yes
Do you require follow up imaging for patients who get ultrasounds?
No
