Curriculum ABDOMEN MODULE The training in the abdomen module consists of a 3-part course: the basic, advanced and the final course. The training offered in the courses includes both controlled and independent ultrasound examinations. For example, 200 controlled ultrasound examinations and 300 independent ultrasound examinations, with a total of at least 400 examinations of the entire abdomen, is our norm in Switzerland. The situation in Germany and Austria is very similar.
Introduction This Curriculum has been discussed in SGUM, ÖGUM and DEGUM and was assessed as a good common ground (skeleton) of abdominal ultrasound courses. In SGUM/ÖGUM/DEGUM societies, it will be updated every 2 years. Hereby, we would like to present it as a basis for joint courses in Europe. We invite all EFSUMB-societies to discuss this curriculum with us. This curriculum was conceived for all colleagues teaching ultrasound courses and will serve as a common resource and inspiration for other European courses. In the autumn of 2007, the SGUM decided to reorganize the 3-part course, in accordance with the ÖGUM and DEGUM. The basic and advanced courses are the foundation of abdominal ultrasound. The final course may vary, depending on interest and specialization. The course described below is oriented to the needs of general practitioners and internists. In addition, SGUM has prepared a final course for nephrologists, which takes into account their specific needs. Also, courses designed for other specialists interested in the abdomen module are possible. Each of our course leaders can deepen or modify the proposed content at his/her discretion. This Curriculum is only a summary, a common framework, which is designed to assist and inspire tutors and course leaders. This summary includes 3 parts. First, the course content of teaching and learning objectives for each course is presented, i.e., what has to be learned to graduate. Second, the theoretical course content (“theoretical knowledge ") is listed. Last, a concrete