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09/04/2026

The GCUS Labor Day Sale Starts NOW!

Celebrate Labor Day weekend by investing in your ultrasound education and saving 15% on some of our most popular educational resources.

September 4–8, 2026 | Save 15% on:

• Online Courses
• Ultrasound Training Videos
• Registry Review Workbooks
• Flashcards
• Mock Exams

Whether you're looking to expand your clinical ultrasound skills, earn CME, prepare for an upcoming registry examination, or add trusted resources to your educational library, this is a great time to save.

Shop the GCUS Labor Day Sale:

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Sale ends Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Don’t miss your chance to save 15%!

09/03/2026

New Podcast Episode | The Sonography Lounge – Episode 55

How can point-of-care ultrasound help close diagnostic gaps in regions where access to traditional imaging and other healthcare resources may be limited?

In Episode 55 of The Sonography Lounge, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute’s Lori Green and Trisha Reo sit down with Dr. Philip Angelides, an internal medicine hospitalist at the University of Colorado whose work focuses on global health, tropical medicine, and POCUS education.

Dr. Angelides shares his work at Hospital Nacional de Coatepeque, a 230-bed public hospital in southwestern Guatemala, where he leads a ward-integrated POCUS curriculum in collaboration with local physicians and educators.

The conversation explores how portable ultrasound can provide an accessible, affordable, and immediate diagnostic tool in resource-limited environments and how sustainable ultrasound education can help expand its impact.

In this episode:

• POCUS in global and resource-limited healthcare
• Addressing diagnostic gaps with portable ultrasound
• Development and implementation of IM-FAST
• Case studies from rural settings
• FAST exams, ultrasound-guided central line placement, triage, and other applications
• Building sustainable POCUS education in Guatemala
• Expanding access to ultrasound education globally
• Opportunities for POCUS clinicians to teach, mentor, review images, and collaborate

We’re sharing a short clip from Episode 55 here, but there is much more to this conversation.

Listen to the full episode on Spotify:
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Watch on YouTube:
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Interested in learning how to integrate POCUS into Internal Medicine or Family Medicine? Explore GCUS POCUS education options:

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What role do you think POCUS can play in expanding access to diagnostic imaging around the world?

09/03/2026

Last call to register! Only a couple weeks away!

Two Tracks. One Flexible Way to Advance Your OB/GYN Ultrasound Skills.

Join Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute this October for our Blended OB/GYN Ultrasound Courses, combining comprehensive self-paced online education with focused, in-person hands-on scanning in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Choose the track that best fits your clinical role and educational goals:

Introduction to OB/GYN Ultrasound
October 16, 2026

Designed for sonographers, midwives, physicians, and other healthcare professionals performing comprehensive gynecological and obstetrical ultrasound.

• Gynecological sonoanatomy, pathology, and scanning techniques
• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimester ultrasound applications
• Fetal survey, biometry, and evaluation of fetal anomalies
• Transabdominal and endovaginal scanning techniques
• Curriculum based on current AIUM, ACR, and ACOG practice guidelines

Point-of-Care OB/GYN Ultrasound
October 16, 2026

Designed specifically for physicians and advanced practice providers who want to use POCUS to support timely bedside assessment and clinical decision-making.

• Point-of-care gynecological anatomy and pathology
• 1st–3rd trimester POCUS applications
• Maternal and fetal anatomy assessment
• Transabdominal and endovaginal scanning techniques
• Curriculum based on current ACEP, AAFP, AIUM, and ACOG practice guidelines

Both blended tracks include:

• 15 months of unlimited access to the comprehensive online course
• One-day, 6-hour hands-on scanning skills workshop
• Industry-leading 3:1 participant-to-faculty ratio
• Expert OB/GYN ultrasound faculty
• Hands-on gynecological and 2nd/3rd trimester OB scanning
• Destination education at our state-of-the-art facility in St. Petersburg, Florida

Not sure which track is right for you? Our GCUS team can help you choose the program that best matches your role and educational goals.

Explore both tracks and register:
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09/02/2026

GCUS Faculty Spotlight: Meet Emily M. Downs, M.Ed, BS, RDMS, RVT, RDCS, RT

What’s it like being part of the Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute faculty for a decade?

In this Faculty Spotlight, hear from Emily M. Downs as she reflects on her 10 years working with GCUS, her experience educating healthcare professionals, and what she enjoys about being part of the Gulfcoast team.

Our faculty are at the heart of the GCUS educational experience. They bring years of clinical and teaching experience into the lecture room and scanning lab, helping participants turn ultrasound concepts into practical skills they can take back to clinical practice.

Want the opportunity to learn from Emily? Join her at an upcoming GCUS course!

One of your next opportunities is:

POCUS for Family Medicine
May 3–5, 2027 | St. Petersburg, Florida

This comprehensive live course combines expert-led education, interactive case studies and interpretation workshops with extensive hands-on scanning.

Course highlights include:

• Curriculum based on current AAFP & ACEP ultrasound practice guidelines
• Extensive hands-on scanning with a 3:1 participant-to-instructor ratio
• Training with standardized patient models and inanimate phantoms
• Cardiac Limited Ultrasound Exam (CLUE)
• Soft Tissue & MSK Ultrasound Applications
• OB/Gyn Ultrasound and other important POCUS applications
• Lifetime access to digital course materials

BONUS: Live course participants also receive 30 days of complimentary access to the corresponding Online Course after the program, with the opportunity to purchase extended access at a 25% discount for up to three months afterward.

Watch the video to get to know Emily, then come experience what it’s like to learn from her and the rest of our expert faculty in the scanning lab!

Learn more and register:
https://zurl.co/n3cUw

09/02/2026

Next WEEK!!! Don't Miss Out!!!

Free On-Demand Webinar: Ultrasound-Guided Musculoskeletal Injection Techniques

Join Jon Jacobson, MD, RMSK, for a free educational webinar exploring the principles and techniques of ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal injections.

Whether you're looking to improve procedural accuracy, enhance patient outcomes, or expand your ultrasound-guided intervention skills, this one-hour presentation provides practical insights that can be immediately applied in clinical practice.

Available On-Demand:
September 9–11, 2026

Why attend?

• Learn practical ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal injection techniques from an internationally recognized MSK ultrasound expert
• Strengthen your procedural confidence and clinical decision-making
• Expand the diagnostic and interventional services you offer
• Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ (optional CME available for purchase)
• Presented by an ACCME Accredited Provider with Commendation

For Educators

Incorporate GCUS Free Webinars into your educational curriculum. Contact us to learn more about our Educator Discount Program.

Reserve your spot today:

https://zurl.co/Y2MQO

Whether you're new to ultrasound-guided procedures or looking to refine your technique, this webinar is an excellent opportunity to learn from one of the field's leading experts.

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Offers a Complete Selection of Ultrasound Continuing Medical Education (CME) from Expert Faculty with Live and Online Training Courses, Webinars, Products & Registry Review.

09/01/2026

How Much Pressure Is Enough During DVT Ultrasound Compression?

It’s one of the most common challenges when learning DVT ultrasound—and applying too little pressure can make a normal vein appear noncompressible.

In our latest GCUS blog and Ultrasound Hot Tip, Karen Avgush, MD, shares a simple technique that can help you determine whether you’re applying adequate compression:

Instead of focusing only on the vein, watch the adjacent artery.

Apply steady downward pressure until you see the artery begin to compress slightly. At that point:
• If the vein completely collapses, this represents a normal compression response.
• If the vein remains partially open despite adequate compression, the finding should raise concern for possible DVT.

Dr. Avgush also discusses another important source of error: probe position. Keeping the transducer perpendicular to the vessel and applying pressure directly downward can help prevent a normal vein from falsely appearing noncompressible.

It’s a simple visual cue that can make your DVT compression technique more consistent and reliable.

Read the complete Hot Tip and learn the technique:

https://zurl.co/f1bJ4

Want to take this Hot Tip from the screen to the scan lab? Techniques like DVT compression ultrasound are incorporated into applicable GCUS live courses and hands-on scanning workshops, where participants can practice directly with our expert faculty.

Learn it. Practice it. Apply it in clinical practice.

09/01/2026

Build a Strong Foundation in Adult Echocardiography with GCUS

Join Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute this December for our Introduction to Adult Echocardiography Live Course, an immersive five-day educational experience designed to strengthen your knowledge, image acquisition, and interpretation skills.

December 7–11, 2026 | St. Petersburg, Florida

Train alongside expert faculty through comprehensive lectures, interactive case studies, interpretation workshops, live demonstrations, and extensive hands-on scanning.

Course Highlights:

• Comprehensive Adult Echocardiography education based on current ASE and ACEP ultrasound practice guidelines
• Extensive hands-on scanning with an industry-leading 3:1 participant-to-instructor ratio
• Practice with live standardized patient models
• Interactive case studies and interpretation workshops to reinforce clinical decision-making
• Lifetime access to digital course materials
• Destination education at our state-of-the-art facility in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida

BONUS: Every live course participant receives 30 days of complimentary access to the corresponding Online Course after the live program, giving you additional time to review and reinforce what you learned. Want even more time? You'll have up to three months after the course to purchase extended Online Course access at a 25% discount.

Ready to join us in St. Petersburg?

Live Course Registration:
https://zurl.co/WJZWS

Can't make it to Florida? Join us virtually!

Attend the Introduction to Adult Echocardiography Virtual Conference and learn from GCUS expert faculty from wherever you are.

Virtual Conference:
https://zurl.co/8SEtc

Whether you join us in person or virtually, make this December the time you strengthen your echocardiography knowledge and take your skills to the next level with GCUS.

08/31/2026

Happy Monday! It’s time for another GCUS Case of the Week!

This week’s case comes from Emergency Department Ultrasound Case Studies, presented by Andreas Dewitz, MD, RDMS.

Take a look at the case, review the clinical presentation and ultrasound findings, and see if you can determine the diagnosis before the answer is revealed!

Case-based learning is a great way to sharpen your image interpretation, pathology recognition, and clinical decision-making skills while seeing how point-of-care ultrasound can be applied to real-world emergency department scenarios.

Think you know this one? Drop your diagnosis in the comments before watching the answer!

Want to challenge yourself with more cases? Explore the complete Emergency Department Ultrasound Case Studies Training Video:

• AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ available
• Immediate unlimited access with the online version
• Real-world emergency ultrasound case studies
• High-definition, professionally produced education
• Practical content designed to reinforce skills for clinical application

Learn more:
https://zurl.co/0JTML

Watch the case. Make your diagnosis. How did you do this week?

08/31/2026

Registry Review Gold & Silver Packages - Your Path to Certification Success

Whether you're preparing for your first ultrasound registry exam or adding another credential to your professional portfolio, having the right study tools can make all the difference.

At Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, our Registry Review Gold and Silver Packages are designed to help ultrasound professionals prepare with confidence and maximize their chances of exam success.

Gold Package - Our Most Comprehensive Study Solution

The Registry Review Gold Package is designed for those seeking the ultimate registry preparation experience and includes:

• Comprehensive Registry Review Workbook
• Online Mock Exam
• Flashcards
• Study Guide
• 12 Months Access to the Corresponding Registry Review Online Course

If you're looking for the most complete study package with extensive educational resources and guided review content, the Gold Package is the perfect choice.

Silver Package – Our #1 Best-Selling Study Package

The Registry Review Silver Package includes:

• Comprehensive Registry Review Workbook
• Online Mock Exam
• Flashcards
• Study Guide

For those seeking a proven and effective exam preparation solution, the Silver Package provides the essential tools needed to prepare with confidence.

Available in Digital or Print Formats

Earning a registry credential demonstrates your knowledge, commitment, and professionalism. Whether your career goals include clinical practice, education, leadership, sales, research, or advanced specialty applications, certification can help open new opportunities and enhance your professional value.

Explore all Registry Review Gold and Silver Packages here:

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Invest in your future. Study with confidence. Get certified.