SAEMF/RAMS Medical Student Research Grant - $2,500

"Evaluating Trauma-Informed POCUS Practices in Early Pregnancy Care"

First trimester of pregnancy complications are a common ED presentation, often involving patients with prior trauma and heightened vulnerability. This study addresses a critical gap in trauma-informed care (TIC) during point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) of these patients. This project will assess patient and clinician perspectives and identify barriers to implementing TIC principles during emergent POCUS exams. This systematic, patient-informed approach could inform departmental training and protocols, improve patient experiences during highly sensitive diagnostic encounters and promote patient-centered, trauma-informed emergency care.

Recipient(s)

  • Madeleine Mason

    Madeleine Mason

    University of Colorado School of Medicine

    "Evaluating Trauma-Informed POCUS Practices in Early Pregnancy Care"

    Madeleine Mason is a third-year medical student at the University of Colorado School of Medicine with plans to pursue a career in emergency medicine.

    She earned her Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Denver. Prior to medical school, she worked as an ophthalmologic technician at the Eye Center of Northern Colorado and as an outdoor adventure guide in Soldotna, Alaska.

    Mason developed an interest in emergency medicine while volunteering in the emergency department at the University of Colorado Hospital, where she was drawn to the specialty’s breadth and its role in caring for diverse patient populations. Her academic interests include women’s health and health equity, with research focused on ultrasound in early pregnancy.