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Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Neonatal and Pediatric Point-of-Care Ultrasound Course

February 25 - 26, 2027 in Sacramento, CA
Center for Simulation Education and Excellence, UC Davis Health

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POCUS training with instructor and student scanning human patient or volunteer
POCUS Training with instructor and student, student scanning live patient and instructor pointing to scan screen for details and analysis

Immersive Two-Day Neonatal and Pediatric POCUS Course

Elevate your bedside assessment skills with this immersive two-day Neonatal and Pediatric POCUS course, designed to take you from essential ultrasound fundamentals to advanced, physiology-based hemodynamic decision-making. Through a dynamic blend of concise expert-led talks, high-yield case discussions, and extensive hands-on scanning in small groups, participants will build confidence in lung, cardiac, vascular, and abdominal ultrasound applications. Whether you are new to POCUS or looking to expand into targeted functional echocardiography, this course delivers practical tools you can apply immediately to improve care for critically ill infants and children.

Event Details

Program Dates

Ultrasound demonstration with nurse, doctor, and patient in hospital bed next to monitor
  • Wednesday, February 25, 2027 - Basic Skills
  • Thursday, February 26, 2027 - Advanced Hemodynamics
  • The program starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. on both days
  • Breakfast and lunch will be included

Program Location
UC Davis Center for Simulation Education and Excellence
4610 X Street, Suite 3301, Sacramento, CA 95817
https://health.ucdavis.edu/simulation/

Program Directors
Yogen Singh, M.D., M.A. (Cantab), F.A.S.E., F.R.C.P.C.H., POCUS Director
Belinda Chan, M.D., POCUS Co-Director
Viyeka Sethi, M.D., POCUS Co-Director

Program Schedule
For detailed schedule or specific topics to be covered, please contact Akina Shimizu

Program schedule will be posted soon.

Registration will begin in June, 2026 and will be first-come, first-served with a maximum of 36 fellows for the program. For registration information contact Akina Shimizu.

Ultrasound demonstration with two doctors, and patient in hospital bed next to monitor
  • Cost:
    • Non-UC Davis affiliates: $900
    • UC Davis affiliates: $500
    • UC Davis trainees: $400
  • Payment information will be provided to registered guests
  • Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/POCUSFEB27

Courtyard by Marriot Midtown at the UCDH campus, photo at dusk, almost night

When making travel arrangements, please note that the UC Davis Medical Center campus is in Sacramento, CA, which is 20 miles from the UC Davis Campus in Davis, CA.

Courtyard Sacramento Midtown
4422 Y Street, Sacramento, CA 95817
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/saccy-courtyard-sacramento-midtown/overview/

Sacramento International Airport is a 20-25 minute drive from the UC Davis Medical Center campus. Ride-shares are relatively affordable to/from the airport, as well as within the Medical Center area.

Parking is available at Parking Structure 3 (P3). Cost will be $18 per day.

If staying at the Courtyard Marriott, the SIM center is within walking distance.
Courtyard Marriott On-Site Parking - $12 per day.

Maps and Directions

UCDH Campus Map (PDF)

Venue - UC Davis Health Center for Simulation Education and Excellence

Sacramento International Airport

Hotels

Contact Information

POCUS Director
Yogen Singh, M.D., M.A. (Cantab), F.A.S.E., F.R.C.P.C.H. ygsingh@health.ucdavis.edu

POCUS Co-Directors
Belinda Chan, M.D. belchan@health.ucdavis.edu
Viyeka Sethi, M.D. viysethi@health.ucdavis.edu

POCUS Coordinator
Akina Shimizu ashimizu@health.ucdavis.edu

Center for Simulation and Education

4610 X Street, Suite 3301
Sacramento, CA 95817

Center for Simulation and Education