Category Archives: Paradigm

Looking at POCUS from a Big Picture Perspective



Join Paul Bornemann, MD, RMSK, RPVI, Associate Professor of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, reflect on the Big Picture Perspective for POCUS and how Point-of-Care Ultrasound is coming to Family Medicine regardless of whether people want it to or not.


The Promise of POCUS



Join James A DellaValle, MD, MBA, Chairman of the POCUS Assessment Committee, talk about the Promise of POCUS, how it renewed his interest in his work, and his experience volunteering in Haiti.

Dr. DellaValle graduated from Drexel University School of Medicine. Board-certified in Emergency and Family Medicine, focusing on those in rural areas and under-served populations. Served as medical advisor and member of the Board of Trustees of Hands Together. Involved in undergraduate and graduate medical education and is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at The Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. Dr. DellaValle is Chair of the APCA POCUS Certification Assessment Committee


Unlocking a New Paradigm for Healthcare



Dr. Dawson specializes in vascular and endovascular surgery and is currently with Baylor Scott & White Health in Central Texas. His clinical practice includes carotid artery disease, aortic aneurysm repair, and treatment of mesenteric and renal artery disease, venous disorders, diabetic foot problems, and other complex circulation disorders. He is internationally recognized for his research and expertise with peripheral artery disease. He is a decorated Air Force veteran who, before joining the faculty at UC Davis, worked at NASA as chief of the Medical Sciences Division at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. His expertise in aviation and space medicine complements his interest in applying advanced technologies, including simulation, to health care. He is also an FAA Aviation Medical Examiner. He has written numerous journal articles and book chapters, frequently lectures at both national and international conferences, and serves in leadership roles in regional and national professional societies. Dr. Dawson is also known for roles in surgical education, including as program director for UC Davis’ vascular surgery residency and fellowship.