May 6 - 7, 2026 in Sacramento, CA
Center for Simulation Education and Excellence, UC Davis Health


Elevate your bedside assessment skills with this immersive two-day Neonatal and Pediatric POCUS course, designed to take you from essential ultrasound fundamentals to advanced, physiology-based hemodynamic decision-making. Through a dynamic blend of concise expert-led talks, high-yield case discussions, and extensive hands-on scanning in small groups, participants will build confidence in lung, cardiac, vascular, and abdominal ultrasound applications. Whether you are new to POCUS or looking to expand into targeted functional echocardiography, this course delivers practical tools you can apply immediately to improve care for critically ill infants and children.
Program Dates
Program Location
UC Davis Center for Simulation Education and Excellence
4610 X Street, Suite 3301, Sacramento, CA 95817
https://health.ucdavis.edu/simulation/
Program Directors
Yogen Singh, M.D., M.A. (Cantab), F.A.S.E., F.R.C.P.C.H., POCUS Director
Belinda Chan, M.D., POCUS Co-Director
Viyeka Sethi, M.D., POCUS Co-Director
Program Schedule
For detailed schedule or specific topics to be covered, please contact Akina Shimizu
Program schedule will be posted soon.
Registration will begin March 1, 2026 and will be first-come, first-served with a maximum of 36 fellows for the program. For registration information contact Akina Shimizu.
When making travel arrangements, please note that the UC Davis Medical Center campus is in Sacramento, CA, which is 20 miles from the UC Davis Campus in Davis, CA.
Courtyard Sacramento Midtown
4422 Y Street, Sacramento, CA 95817
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/saccy-courtyard-sacramento-midtown/overview/
Sacramento International Airport is a 20-25 minute drive from the UC Davis Medical Center campus. Ride-shares are relatively affordable to/from the airport, as well as within the Medical Center area.
Parking is available at Parking Structure 3 (P3). Cost will be $18 per day.
If staying at the Courtyard Marriott, the SIM center is within walking distance.
Courtyard Marriott On-Site Parking - $12 per day.
POCUS Director
Yogen Singh, M.D., M.A. (Cantab), F.A.S.E., F.R.C.P.C.H. ygsingh@health.ucdavis.edu
POCUS Co-Directors
Belinda Chan, M.D. belchan@health.ucdavis.edu
Viyeka Sethi, M.D. viysethi@health.ucdavis.edu
POCUS Coordinator
Akina Shimizu ashimizu@health.ucdavis.edu
4610 X Street, Suite 3301
Sacramento, CA 95817