[Sonography in intensive care and emergency medicine : A new training concept].

Structured sonography training in internal medicine intensive care and emergency medicine (SIN) comprises two levels and was proposed by three national societies in Germany (DGIIN, DGK and DEGUM). The curriculum consists of a basic level (SIN-I) and an expert level (SIN-II) which are consecutive levels teaching both theoretical and hands-on skills using a symptom-based approach. Competency is assessed using written, oral and practical structured assessments at the end of each level. The goal is to implement national and international recommendations regarding the use of point-of-care ultrasound into clinical practice.