ONSD, CRAO, TAUS, TCD Made Easy
Presented by Dr. Hamid Shokoohi & Dr. Nour Al Jalbout
Moderated by Dr. Vitka Vujanović
WINFOCUS, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School presents
Neuro-POCUS: ONSD, CRAO, TAUS, TCD Made Easy
📅 Friday, June 26th, 15:00 CEST – 09:00 EST · 60 min
What You’ll Learn
Join Dr. Hamid Shokoohi and Dr. Nour Al Jalbout for a practical, case-based masterclass focused on four high-yield neuro-ultrasound applications every acute care clinician should know:
- Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter (ONSD)
- Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO)
- Temporal Artery Ultrasound (TAUS)
- Transcranial Doppler (TCD)
Designed for emergency physicians, intensivists, internists, neurologists, and POCUS practitioners, this session will simplify image acquisition, interpretation, clinical integration, and common pitfalls. Through real-world cases and expert guidance, participants will learn how to incorporate neuro-ultrasound into everyday clinical decision-making across diverse healthcare settings.
Why Should You Participate?
- Learn four of the most clinically impactful neuro-POCUS applications in a single focused session.
- Gain practical scanning tips that can be immediately applied in the emergency department, ICU, and acute care settings.
- Understand common pitfalls and how to avoid diagnostic errors.
- Review real clinical cases with internationally recognized ultrasound educators.
- Discover how neuro-ultrasound can enhance diagnostic speed and support timely patient management, even in resource-limited environments.
- Engage in an interactive discussion with global leaders in POCUS education and innovation.
Whether you are new to neuro-ultrasound or looking to refine your skills, this masterclass will provide practical tools you can use in your next clinical shift.
Faculty from
Hamid Shokoohi MD, MPH, FAEMUS
Boston, USA
Dr. Hamid Shokoohi is Director of Emergency Ultrasound at Massachusetts General Hospital and President-Elect of the Society of Ultrasound Fellowships (SCUF).
An internationally recognized leader in point-of-care ultrasound, he has dedicated his career to advancing ultrasound education, research, and clinical integration across diverse healthcare settings.
His work focuses on critical care ultrasound, shock, cardiac and pulmonary emergencies, procedural ultrasound, global health, and emerging applications of artificial intelligence in POCUS.
He has authored more than 170 peer-reviewed publications and has served in leadership roles with WINFOCUS, SCUF, SAEM and
other international ultrasound organizations.
A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Shokoohi has trained fellows and clinicians from around the world, many of whom now hold leadership positions in ultrasound and emergency medicine. His contributions to research, education, and innovation have been recognized through numerous national and international awards.
Dr. Nour Al Jalbout
Boston, USA
Dr. Nour Al Jalbout is an internationally recognized expert in point-of-care ultrasound and a leader in emergency ultrasound education.
She serves as Co-Director of the Harvard Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship and the International Fellowship in Emergency Ultrasound at Mass General Brigham and is Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Harvard Medical School.
After earning her medical degree from the American University of Beirut and completing emergency medicine residency training at Johns Hopkins University, where she served as Chief Resident, she completed a fellowship in Emergency Ultrasound at Massachusetts General Hospital and joined its faculty.
Her work focuses on resuscitative ultrasound, trauma-informed sonography, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), simulation-based education, and the expansion of ultrasound training across diverse healthcare environments worldwide.
An award-winning educator and mentor, she has led numerous educational and quality improvement initiatives that advance ultrasound practice, patient safety, and excellence in emergency care.
She also serves as Medical Director for Quality and Safety at Massachusetts General Hospital, leading institution-wide efforts in quality improvement and patient safety.
Moderator
Vitka Vujanović, MD, PHD
Maribor, Slovenia
Vitka Vujanović, MD, PHD is a senior Emergency Medicine Specialist, serving as Head of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) unit in Radlje ob Dravi (since November 2023) and as a specialist in Maribor. She is a major leader, acting as President of the Union of Emergency Medicine Doctors ZDRAV UM (since July 2023) and a Member of the Main Expert Council of the Medical Association Slovenija (since April 2023).
She is also the Vice President for WINFOCUS Slovenia and she is WINFOCUS Eastern Europe Activities Coordinator. Dr. Vujanović is highly active in medical education. She is an experienced Instructor and Course Director for WINFOCUS, having organized over 30 courses and helped expand the program across the Balkans. She holds academic roles at the Universities of Ljubljana and Maribor, where she earned her MD.