Join us for iScan25 - SPOCUS's annual meducational ultrasound event for students!
This year we will offer students a chance to show off their point-of-care ultrasound skills, compete with other students from around the country, and learn from ultrasound experts across a variety of medical specialties.
This year’s event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Denver on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Plan on about 3 hours of scan time, plus an additional hour if your squad makes it to the finals!"
During the event, students will not only get tons of hands-on scan time, but will also answer clinical knowledge questions, interpret ultrasound clips, provide suggestions on improving image quality, and integrate information into clinical scenarios. Pre-competition information and study materials to help you prepare will be sent out after registration.
No time to review pre-course information beforehand? Not super sono savvy? Bad wifi connection? No worries! It's meant to be fun medutainment with a chance to interact with sono-savvy PA pros on all topics PA and POCUS! Ultrasound beginners are welcomed and encouraged to attend!
$150 per team of 3-5 students or $30 per individual.
Max two teams per program. If a program has multiple campus locations, each location is allowed 2 teams max.
Max 40 teams
Please sign the waiver in advance of the iScan competition here.
What students are saying
-“Awesome hands on experience and bedside instruction. Super helpful. Highly recommend this session”
-“Really enjoyed this workshop, was exactly what I was hoping it would be.”
-“I was so impressed! Each station had a unique instructor who had tons of experience and expertise to offer. “
-“My instructors were excellent educators who also made the experience enjoyable.”
-“Engaging, excellent instructors, and devoted to spreading the word about how POCUS can help all providers provide better care.”
-“A great learning experience.”
-“The instructors at all stations were great! They did a great job of letting us show what we know and then teaching us tips and tricks to improve our skills!”
Questions? Email us at virtualiscan@gmail.com. Expect pre-course material and reminders to be sent from virtualiscan@gmail.com
IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT THE NEEDED INCREASE IN PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION COST:
"We (SPOCUS) wanted to take a moment to share some important information regarding the increase in the sign-up cost for this year's iSCAN event. We understand that any price increase can be concerning, and we hope to provide some clarity on the factors that have contributed to this change.
Over the past year, we've worked hard to keep costs down and maintain the value of the event for everyone involved. However, there are several key reasons for the increase:
Decreased financial support: SPOCUS is s non-profit organization that is financially dependent on donations and membership dues. Over the past year we have unfortunately had a decline in these forms of incoming cash flow.
Increased Event Costs: Unfortunately, the costs of hosting an event of this scale have risen. From venue fees to technology expenses and the increased demand for high-quality equipment, the financial landscape for events like iSCAN has changed significantly.
Volunteer Recruitment: As you may know, all of the faculty and staff that support iSCAN set up, operations and station leads are there strictly on a voluntary basis. Organizing and running the scanning stations and overall event relies solely on the the dedication of these volunteers. While we are incredibly grateful for the support we receive, recruiting enough volunteers each year has become more challenging, requiring us to allocate more resources to ensure that every station runs smoothly and effectively.
Please know that this increase is not something we take lightly, and we are all committed to keeping iSCAN accessible and valuable to all participants. We're confident that the event will continue to provide an incredible experience, and we truly appreciate your understanding.
If you have any questions of concerns, don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help and want to ensure you feel informed and confident in your decision to participate."