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The role of ultrasound as a dominant imaging modality in medicine worldwide has generated the need to provide early education and training in ultrasound for medical students and residents. This chapter summarizes the current trends in ultrasound simulation and innovations that are transforming medical education.
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Watters, E., Sisley, A. (2017). Ultrasound as a Component of Medical School Curriculum/Simulation Training. In: Milas, M., Mandel, S.J., Langer, J.E. (eds) Advanced Thyroid and Parathyroid Ultrasound. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-44100-9_43
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