Episode 10: Ultrasound Basics – The Fundamentals Every Medical Student Should Know

Episode 10: Ultrasound Basics – The Fundamentals Every Medical Student Should Know Ultrasound is one of the most powerful bedside imaging tools in medicine—but it can be intimidating when you’re first starting out. In this episode of Don’t Miss That Radiology, Dr. Matthew Hartman breaks down the essentials every medical student and resident should know before picking up a probe. You’ll learn: *            Basic ultrasound physics made simple*            How image orientation works*            Common probe types and when to use them*            Hi yield anatomy*            Common artifacts and how to recognize them*            Clinical applications you’ll encounter on the wards and in the emergency department Whether you’re preparing for your radiology rotation, learning point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), or reviewing for exams, this episode provides a practical foundation to help you understand and interpret ultrasound with confidence. Don’t Miss That Radiology is a high-yield educational podcast designed to help medical students and residents think like radiologists through systematic approaches, memorable frameworks, and real-world clinical cases.