The Gambia – Building Sustainable Emergency Care and Ultrasound Education

In partnership with Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH), our team is engaged in multiple long-term initiatives to strengthen emergency care and clinical education in The Gambia. A key focus is our longitudinal Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Bootcamp, which includes annual in-person training trips complemented by a virtual teaching curriculum and continuous quality assurance support.

Beyond ultrasound, we are also working to build capacity for the WHO Basic Emergency Care (BEC) course, improve emergency department triage systems, and support efforts to enhance departmental efficiency and provider education. These collaborative projects aim to develop sustainable, locally led systems that improve care for patients and training for future healthcare leaders in the region.

Partnership lead: Christine McBeth, DO, MSPH