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Real-Time Ultrasound Imaging Is Transforming Care at Bedside and Beyond

May 12, 2026

What if the most important diagnostic tool in your kit isn’t the stethoscope anymore? Listen to Dr. Scott Dulchavsky, an ACS Fellow and principal investigator for NASA and the International Space Station, discuss the rapid shift toward point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)—and why the next generation of surgeons is already ahead of the curve. Hear how a mindset shift, not mastery, is the real barrier—and why it only takes hours, not years, to become proficient in POCUS. Read more in the May Bulletin cover article.