A practical guide to clinical ultrasonography

As medical schools integrate ultrasound into pre-clinical curricula, students and clinicians need teaching materials designed specifically for educational settings. Ultrasound for Medical Education and Primary Care addresses this gap through collaboration among ultrasound specialists, biomedical engineers, medical educators, and students from multiple institutions. This learner-focused textbook delivers accessible content distinct from resources designed for radiologists or sonographers. Each chapter uses clear text, annotated images, tables, and review questions to guide image acquisition and interpretation, so the content supports both initial learning and continuing clinical practice.

Readers will also find:

• Systematic coverage of ultrasound fundamentals written specifically for medical students, residents, and primary care physicians beginning their training
• Coverage of anatomy, clinical indications, normal sonographic appearance, and common pathologies across organ systems
• Practical guidance with clear anatomical references and clinical indications for each examination type
• Content aligned with American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine guidelines ensuring relevance to current clinical standards and educational expectations
• Applications across multiple specialties including emergency medicine, internal medicine, critical care, obstetrics, surgery, family medicine, and pediatrics

Designed for medical students, residents, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and primary care physicians, this textbook provides the foundational ultrasound knowledge increasingly required across clinical specialties.

Jing Gao, MD, is Professor of Ultrasound and Director of Ultrasound Research and Education at Rocky Vista University, Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine. She specializes in integrating ultrasound into medical curricula and clinical training programs.

Wen He, MD, is Professor of Ultrasound and Chair of the Department of Ultrasound at Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University. He brings extensive clinical and academic expertise in diagnostic ultrasonography.

J. Brian Fowlkes, PhD, is Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan. His research connects ultrasound physics with clinical applications, advancing both technology development and medical education.