Table 7.
Perceived barriers by GIM program/division directors and core IM program directors to the introduction of POCUS in IM curricula (n= 15)
| n (%) | |
|---|---|
| Lack of faculty trained in POCUS | 13 (87) |
| Lack of access to a POCUS machine | 7 (47) |
| Financial reasons | 6 (40) |
| Formal radiology studies readily accessible | 5 (33) |
| Opposition from other ultrasound trained physicians (radiologists/cardiologists) | 4 (27) |
| Lack of interest/support from the department | 4 (27) |
| Concerns that POCUS requires a long period of training | 3 (20) |
Other:
|
1 (7) |