Brief Summary: The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if a cost-effective, PC-based ultrasound training tool is as effective as a traditional, medium-cost ultrasound simulator for teaching third-year medical students thoracic and abdominal ultrasound skills. This study focuses on improving access to high-quality ultrasound training in educational settings with limited resources. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does the PC-based tool help participants improve their ability to optimize ultrasound images in a way comparable to the traditional simulator? 2. Can participants using the PC-based tool identify and interpret pathological conditions with the same accuracy as those using the traditional simulator? Participants are third-year medical students enrolled in a structured internship. They will: 1. Watch educational videos covering key concepts in thoracic and abdominal ultrasound imaging. 2. Rotate through training stations where they will practice using either the PC-based tool or the traditional simulator. 3. Perform hands-on exercises with healthy volunteers to practice image acquisition and recognition of anatomical structures. 4. Complete pre- and post-training assessments to measure their progress in skills such as image optimization and identifying pathological conditions. This study aims to explore whether a low-cost digital solution can provide equal educational value, offering a practical alternative to traditional simulators in resource-limited settings.
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Improvement in Image Optimization Skills
Timeframe: Measured immediately before and after the training session.
Pathology Recognition Accuracy
Timeframe: Measured immediately before and after the training session.