Competition Meets Clinical Excellence at Annual Sonogames
Residents Put Their Ultrasound Skills to the Test
Our department recently hosted its annual Sonogames event, bringing together residents, students, fellows, and faculty for a day of friendly competition centered around point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS).
Designed to reinforce ultrasound education through hands-on learning, Sonogames challenged participants with a variety of ultrasound-based clinical scenarios, image interpretation exercises, and scanning activities that emphasized teamwork, communication, and clinical decision-making.
Throughout the day, learners had the opportunity to apply the skills they develop in the ED while working alongside faculty and fellows in an engaging, collaborative environment.
Congratulations to Dr. Sam Luber’s Blue Team, who claimed this year’s Sonogames championship after an outstanding performance throughout the competition. House Wentland was also recognized as this year’s cash prize winner for its impressive performance during the event.
Rotating medical students and EM-bound students were also invited to participate, providing them with valuable exposure to bedside ultrasound and the collaborative learning environment that defines our program.
A special thank you to our Ultrasound Section faculty for volunteering their time to lead this year’s Sonogames, facilitate hands-on learning, and mentor our residents and students throughout the competition.
Faculty Facilitators:
- Rachel Bower, MD
- Julia Guo, MD
- Richard Gordon, MD, FACEP
- Sara Miller, MD, RDMS, CMQ
- Gautam Pathak, MD
- Ravi Soni, DO, MS (Current Fellow)
- Michael Vu, MD
- Victoria Morris, MD
- Ryan Walsh, MD
We’d also like to extend a very special thank you to Katy Larimore, MD for organizing and hosting this year’s Sonogames. Her leadership and countless behind-the-scenes efforts keep this event running smoothly year after year, and we truly couldn’t do it without her.
Events like Sonogames continue to showcase our department’s commitment to innovation in medical education, teamwork, and the development of exceptional point-of-care ultrasound skills…preparing the next generation of EM physicians to provide outstanding patient care both during residency and beyond.