PORTLAND POINT OF CARE ULTRASOUND COURSE
PPOCUS 2021
TBD
PORTLAND, MAINE
Schedule
SATURDAY
10.27.18
8:00-16:00
PHYSICS
BASIC ECHO
LUNG
RENAL
FAST
SHOCK
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EMERGENCY MEDICINE TRACK
PREGNANCY
AAA
OCULAR
SOFT TISSUE
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CRITICAL CARE TRACK
RIGHT HEART
BOWEL
VOLUME STATUS
CASES FROM THE PACU
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SUNDAY
10.28.18
8:00-12:00
NERVE BLOCKS​
ADVANCED LUNG
VASCULAR ACCESS
DVT
PROCEDURE GUIDANCE
MUSCULOSKELETAL
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BEER AND LUNCH!
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Our
Speakers

Pete
Croft, MD, FACEP
COURSE DIRECTOR
CO-DIRECTOR EMERGENCY ULTRASOUND
MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
After a freak accident derailed his modeling career, Peter embraced ultrasound, training at MMC and MGH. A true triple threat, he originated the role of "Lung Ultrasound Instructor" at SCCM, and was the understudy for "Echo Teacher" in ACEP 2016. Another fondly remembered role was "Shock Instructor" at EUSEM in 2016 and 2017. He is big in Belgium like David Hasselhoff is in Germany. He thanks his wife and dogs for all their support. He is thrilled to reprise his role as PPOCUS co-director this year.
David
Mackenzie
MD, CM, FRCPC
COURSE DIRECTOR
CO-DIRECTOR EMERGENCY ULTRASOUND
MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
A wannabe Quebecois, Dave fancies his Canadian education from McGill and McMaster University. He kindly graced Brown and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) with his presence before torpedoing to the Maine coast where he helps run a tight sonographic ship. Come meet the guy whose colleagues affectionately call: Doctor Doppler.
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Peter
Weimersheimer, MD
DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY ULTRASOUND
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER
Unforgettable face ... unforgettable teaching. On the road to becoming chief of EM at UVM Peter was a convert to point-of-care ultrasound. Now he travels the world teaching the splendors of sonography and ketogenic diets
Christina
Wilson, MD
EMERGENCY ULTRASOUND FELLOWSHIP DIRECTOR
MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
Doctor, dancer, and standout sonographer, Christina completed residency and fellowship at MGH. Look for her in the Venn diagram where It Girl, Art School, and ultrasound education overlap, If you've never understood how to get echo windows, she'll fix that for you.


Lyle
Gerety, MD
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, ANESTHESIOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER
Lyle practices cardiac anesthesia and critical care at the University of Vermont. In his day job, he puts people to sleep and helps mend broken hearts. When he teaches ultrasound, it's the opposite.
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Laurel
Parker, MD
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY ULTRASOUND
MAINE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
Laurel completed fellowship in emergency ultrasound at UConn. After that she rocketed up to MGH-Augusta. Wondering about ultrasound in community practice? She's got it covered.
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Otto
Liebmann, MD
DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY ULTRASOUND
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
BROWN UNIVERSITY
Otto helped write the book on regional ultrasound in the ED while a fellow at Highland Hospital. He's a black belt in ultrasound, slide design, and a variety of other things...go ahead and ask.
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Samuel
Licciardo, MD
DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY ULTRASOUND
MILFORD MEDICAL CENTER
Renowned for his radio voice, outstanding teaching, and southpaw delivery, Sam has a particular interest in pediatric applications and global health. He is a recovering academic, now working in community practice. Want to know how to start a program from scratch? He's your guy.
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Randy is the ultrasound fellow and an emergency medicine attending at Maine Medical Center. He is the most organized man alive.
REGISTER
Click the button below to register. You can sign up for Saturday, Sunday, or both days.
Register before 9/1 for an early bird discount
LOCATION
Saturday, October 27
MaineHealth Conference Center
110 Free Street
Portland, ME 04101
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Parking
Spring Street Parking garage (adjacent to the conference center)
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Sunday, October 28
219 Anderson Street, Suite 6
Portland, ME 04101
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Parking
Free street parking
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PARTNERS


JOIN US
We hope to hold our sixth annual Portland Point of Care Ultrasound Course again in 2021. This course provides an introduction to point-of-care ultrasound and the evidence for its use in emergency medicine, critical care medicine, and internal medicine. Participants will have extensive opportunity for hands-on practice of essential point-of-care ultrasound applications. We teach using live models and have an excellent faculty to student ratio.
We're excited to host DAY 2 of the course with
OXBOW BREWING COMPANY. This portion of the course concludes mid-day and will transition to lunch and quality local brews.
Schedule
SATURDAY
9.28.19
8:00-16:30
PHYSICS
BASIC ECHO
LUNG
FAST
PROCEDURE GUIDANCE
VASCULAR ACCESS
SHOCK
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IN THE ED / OFFICE
AAA
RENAL
SOFT TISSUE
OCULAR
GALLBLADDER
BASIC NERVE BLOCKS
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IN THE ICU/PACU
TAMPONADE
RIGHT HEART FUNCTION
CARDIAC OUTPUT
DIAPHRAGM
GASTRIC
CASES FROM THE UNIT
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SUNDAY
9.29.19
8:00-12:00
MUSCULOSKELETAL
DVT
BEYOND BASIC NERVE BLOCKS​
ADVANCED LUNG
ADVANCED ECHO
BOWEL
OXBOW BEER & FOOD TRUCK!
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Our
Speakers

Pete
Croft, MD, FACEP
COURSE DIRECTOR
CO-DIRECTOR EMERGENCY ULTRASOUND
MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
Peter Croft, Massachusetts GED, BA, MD, FACEP, Maine Class C Driver’s License, Red Cross White Swim Badge, Maine Fishing & Archery license, Ontario Pleasure Craft Operator, payer of taxes, donator to charity, LOVER AND TEACHER OF ULTRASOUND.

Peter
Weimersheimer, MD
DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY ULTRASOUND
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER
Disco Stu doesn’t need to advertise. Neither does Peter W. Once you come learn with him, you’ll know why.
David
Mackenzie
MD, CM, FRCPC
COURSE DIRECTOR
CO-DIRECTOR EMERGENCY ULTRASOUND
MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
A wannabe Quebecois, Dave fancies his Canadian education from McGill and McMaster University. He kindly graced Brown and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) with his presence before torpedoing to the Maine coast where he helps run a tight sonographic ship. Come meet the guy whose colleagues affectionately call: Doctor Doppler.
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Christina
Wilson, MD
ULTRASOUND FELLOWSHIP DIRECTOR
MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
Ultrasound all-star. Karaoke legend. Understands the Barnum adage about always leave them wanting more. We cannot promise you a rendition of Don’t Stop Me Now at PPOCUS, but we can promise she will rocket your bedside echocardiography to the next level.


Lyle
Gerety, MD
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR,
ANESTHESIOLOGY & CRITICAL CARE
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER
Last year we noted that Lyle puts people to sleep at work and fixes broken hearts, but that when he teaches, it’s the opposite.
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This hasn’t changed.

PAUL
ATKINSON, MB, MA FRCPC CFEU
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RESEARCH DIRECTOR
ST JOHNS REGIONAL HOSPITAL
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Blue pill: Paul teaches you ultrasound, drawing on decades of experience using POCUS at the bedside and as a researcher, most recently as PI of the SHoC-ED trial and a CJEM editor.
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Red pill: he plays you Britney Spears backwards and your mind opens.
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We suggest you take both pills.

Otto
Liebmann, MD
EMERGENCY ULTRASOUND FACULTY
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
BROWN UNIVERSITY
Before moving to Brown, Otto was a product of the Highland emergency ultrasound empire. Highland is located in Oakland, and is to point-of-care ultrasound as Golden State is to the NBA. Which means that as Steph Curry is to 3 pointers, Otto is to ultrasound.​
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CREAGH
BOULGER, MD
ULTRASOUND FELLOWSHIP DIRECTOR
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Award winning educator, past president of the SAEM Academy of Emergency Ultrasound, circus master, Buckeye. We’re certain she taught a young Pete Croft most of what he knows.​
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DAVID
LEWIS, MB, BS, FRCS FCEM, CFEU, PGDipSEM
EMERGENCY ULTRASOUD DIRECTOR
ST JOHNS REGIONAL HOSPITAL
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
English gentleman. Scholar. Master ultrasound educator. Usually you have to pick two of three in these lists, like in real estate when you choose between location, quality, and great price. With David? You’re getting all three.
ALBERTO
GOFFI, MD
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
ST MICHAEL'S HOSPITAL
Alberto is a critical care physician from the University of Toronto and a world expert in ICU ultrasound and POCUS education. If there were ultrasound trading cards, Alberto would be like a Ken Griffey Jr rookie card, or a Charizard GX, and we’d do anything we could to get him. We’re delighted he’s back for this year’s course.


MARK
HAMLIN, MD
VICE CHAIR
ANESTHESIA & CRITICAL CARE
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT
His residents call him the Hammer. EPIC analysts call him the Hammer. Surgeons call him the Hammer. Rest assured there was no hammering at PPOCUS two years ago, just great ultrasound teaching. We’re thrilled to have him back.
ALBERTO
GOFFI, MD
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
ST MICHAEL'S HOSPITAL
Alberto is a critical care physician from the University of Toronto and a world expert in ICU ultrasound and POCUS education. If there were ultrasound trading cards, Alberto would be like a Ken Griffey Jr rookie card, or a Charizard GX, and we’d do anything we could to get him. We’re delighted he’s back for this year’s course.

Schedule
SATURDAY
Dates TBD
8:00-16:30
STAY TUNED!
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SUNDAY
Dates TBD
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8:00-12:00
STAY TUNED!
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Our
Speakers

Pete
Croft, MD, FACEP
COURSE DIRECTOR
CO-DIRECTOR EMERGENCY ULTRASOUND
MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
Peter Croft, Massachusetts GED, BA, MD, FACEP, Maine Class C Driver’s License, Red Cross White Swim Badge, Maine Fishing & Archery license, Ontario Pleasure Craft Operator, payer of taxes, donator to charity, LOVER AND TEACHER OF ULTRASOUND.

Peter
Weimersheimer, MD
DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY ULTRASOUND
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER
Disco Stu doesn’t need to advertise. Neither does Peter W. Once you come learn with him, you’ll know why.
David
Mackenzie
MD, CM, FRCPC
COURSE DIRECTOR
CO-DIRECTOR EMERGENCY ULTRASOUND
MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
A wannabe Quebecois, Dave fancies his Canadian education from McGill and McMaster University. He kindly graced Brown and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) with his presence before torpedoing to the Maine coast where he helps run a tight sonographic ship. Come meet the guy whose colleagues affectionately call: Doctor Doppler.
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Christina
Wilson, MD
ULTRASOUND FELLOWSHIP DIRECTOR
MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
Ultrasound all-star. Karaoke legend. Understands the Barnum adage about always leave them wanting more. We cannot promise you a rendition of Don’t Stop Me Now at PPOCUS, but we can promise she will rocket your bedside echocardiography to the next level.


Lyle
Gerety, MD
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR,
ANESTHESIOLOGY & CRITICAL CARE
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER
Last year we noted that Lyle puts people to sleep at work and fixes broken hearts, but that when he teaches, it’s the opposite.
​
This hasn’t changed.

PAUL
ATKINSON, MB, MA FRCPC CFEU
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RESEARCH DIRECTOR
ST JOHNS REGIONAL HOSPITAL
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Blue pill: Paul teaches you ultrasound, drawing on decades of experience using POCUS at the bedside and as a researcher, most recently as PI of the SHoC-ED trial and a CJEM editor.
​
Red pill: he plays you Britney Spears backwards and your mind opens.
​
We suggest you take both pills.

Otto
Liebmann, MD
EMERGENCY ULTRASOUND FACULTY
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
BROWN UNIVERSITY
Before moving to Brown, Otto was a product of the Highland emergency ultrasound empire. Highland is located in Oakland, and is to point-of-care ultrasound as Golden State is to the NBA. Which means that as Steph Curry is to 3 pointers, Otto is to ultrasound.​
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CREAGH
BOULGER, MD
ULTRASOUND FELLOWSHIP DIRECTOR
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Award winning educator, past president of the SAEM Academy of Emergency Ultrasound, circus master, Buckeye. We’re certain she taught a young Pete Croft most of what he knows.​
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DAVID
LEWIS, MB, BS, FRCS FCEM, CFEU, PGDipSEM
EMERGENCY ULTRASOUD DIRECTOR
ST JOHNS REGIONAL HOSPITAL
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
English gentleman. Scholar. Master ultrasound educator. Usually you have to pick two of three in these lists, like in real estate when you choose between location, quality, and great price. With David? You’re getting all three.
ALBERTO
GOFFI, MD
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
ST MICHAEL'S HOSPITAL
Alberto is a critical care physician from the University of Toronto and a world expert in ICU ultrasound and POCUS education. If there were ultrasound trading cards, Alberto would be like a Ken Griffey Jr rookie card, or a Charizard GX, and we’d do anything we could to get him. We’re delighted he’s back for this year’s course.



BRI
STEELE, MD
EMERGENCY ULTRASOUND DIRECTOR
CENTRAL MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
After stints at Stanford, GW, and Duke, the siren's song of Maine brought Bri back home. She's the ultrasound director at CMMC and their institutional educational impresario. A top notch teacher - come scan and see
MARK
HAMLIN, MD
MARK
HAMLIN, MD
VICE CHAIR
ANESTHESIA & CRITICAL CARE
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT
VICE CHAIR
ANESTHESIA & CRITICAL CARE
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT
His residents call him the Hammer. EPIC analysts call him the Hammer. Surgeons call him the Hammer. Rest assured there was no hammering at PPOCUS two years ago, just great ultrasound teaching. We’re thrilled to have him back.
His residents call him the Hammer. EPIC analysts call him the Hammer. Surgeons call him the Hammer. Rest assured there was no hammering at PPOCUS two years ago, just great ultrasound teaching. We’re thrilled to have him back.

MEGHAN
HERBST, MD
EMERGENCY ULTRASOUND DIRECTOR
HARTFORD HOSPITAL
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
After a brief intermission from UConn for fellowship at Yale, Meghan returned to her residency alma mater to build the ultrasound program she wished she had during residency. She's a multi-award winning Sonogames coach and will certainly lead you to ultrasound victory.
REGISTER
Stay tuned for registration information!
FULL COURSE (9/28 & 9/29)
Attending: $750* | $800
APP/Resident: $500* | $550
DAY 1 ONLY (9/28)
Attending: $475* | $550
APP/Resident: $325* | $375
DAY 2 ONLY (9/29)
Attending: $250* | $300
APP/Resident: $200* | $250
*Early Bird rates for registration before July 1
LOCATION
Saturday
MaineHealth Conference Center
110 Free Street
Portland, ME 04101
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Parking
Spring Street Parking garage (adjacent to the conference center)
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Sunday
Oxbow Blending & Bottling
49 Washington Ave
Portland, ME 04101
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Free Street Parking
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