• CUSP Fellowship Application:

  • Thank you for your interest in the Community Ultrasound Program!

    For January - April 2027 start dates:

    • In-person training sites in Kansas or Ohio (travel support included)
    • Applications due November 30, 2026.
    • The program will respond with updates by December 21. 

    May 2027 going forward:

    • We accept applications on a rolling basis, as new training sites in other states become available.

    What we offer — use this application to apply for what you need:

    • Virtual video trainings with a coach: ultrasound basics, how to understand ultrasound images.
    • In-person, hands-on training; travel may be required. Financial assistance for travel is available. In-person training now available in Kansas and Ohio. CUSP will be adding new sites in other states in 2027.
    • Hand-held ultrasound probe: long-term no-cost lease.

    Want to learn on your own? Review our website for pubic resources (The-CUSP.org) and click HERE to receive on-demand resources (CUSP training manual and interactive training materials). Repro Health Hotline offers ive video/still image ultrasound review for all, Monday - Friday.

  • New to Ultrasound? Apply to become an Ultrasound Fellow!

    • You will learn to provide abdominal ultrasounds through self-study, virtual coaching, hands-on training, and post-training virtual mentorship and support. Vaginal ultrasound training available for clinicians.
    • You receive a long-term loan of a hand-held probe and tablet.
    • Requirements for participation:
      • You agree to invest the time to achieve ultrasound proficiency, including traveling (if needed) to in-person training. Travel cost reimbursement available.
      • You live in a low-resource area without other affordable ultrasound options.
      • You agree to provide low-cost ultrasounds to those who need it, available at least two days a week.
      • You agree to be listed in a provider directory, either private (viewable for referring abortion providers) or public (viewable to potential clients). 
      • You agree to send in deidentified quarterly data (honorarium of $250 per report provided for the first year).

  • Contact Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Which program are you applying for? (check off one)*

  • Role, Affiliations, & Current Practice

  • Which of the following best describes your current role? Check all that apply:*
  • Please select your organization type:*

  • Prior Experience & Training Needs

  • Have you received any ultrasound training already? Check all that apply*

  • Motivation

  • Implementation

  • How will people needing ultrasounds find you? (select all that apply)*
  • How soon do you think you could offer ultrasound services, after you complete training?*

  • Logistics

  • Fellows starting in early 2027 will need to travel to one of these sites for in-person training: Kansas (Wichita) or Ohio (Columbus and/or Cincinnati). Training typically lasts 2- 3 days (could be more, depending on the individual). We aim to offer new locations in other states later in 2027. Financial assistance is provided for travel & lodging costs. Check all that apply.

  • Comments

  • Expectations, information and requirements

  • Program Requirements -- please read carefully:

    • CUSP is designed to expand access to timely, affordable and reliable ultrasounds for abortion-seekers living in low-resource areas.
    • CUSP aims to build a network of community sonographers, providing ultrasounds in community centers, clinics, client homes, nonprofit organizations, or through other arrangements.
    • CUSP does not provide legal advice about state laws and scope of practice. CUSP will share basic information about strategies to minimize risk. For legal advice, we recommend reaching out to Abortion Defense Network.
    • To receive training or a probe, participants commit to the following: 
      • Providing affordable ultrasounds for people considering or seeking abortion by accepting low market fees and/or a “pay what you can” approach (so the fee is not a barrier).
      • Offering unbiased information about abortion options (telemedicine, in-person care, or community networks), and referring to these options.
      • Delivering timely services (goal: ultrasounds within a week of the request).
      • Participating in evaluation. To raise funds to cover costs, CUSP needs to prove the model works. We require participants to submit de-identified data about ultrasound services provided and to talk with an evaluator (anonymously is fine) about their experience with the program.
    • Ultrasound probes
      • CUSP provides long-term loans of hand-held abdominal probes and tablets.
      • Licensed clinicians may request combination abdominal and pelvic probes
      • Community sonographers maintain possession of the probes as long as they meet program requirements.
      • If for any reason the fellow does not meet program requirements, the device must be returned (shipping costs covered by the program).
    • Requirements for Fellows seeking training:
      • Patience. Proficiency with ultrasound takes time, and no one is “good at it” immediately. Fellows commit to investing the time needed to achieve proficiency.
      • Humility, during and after training. Fellows must be willing to admit uncertainty (example: when an image is not clear) and ask for help. It is better to tell a client “I don’t know – I will call a clinician for advice” than to falsely reassure (which can put the client’s health and safety at risk). 
      • Responsiveness. Fellows must respond prompty to program communications, show up on time for trainings (or cancel with advance notice), and complete all program requirements.
      • Follow-up. Two to three days of in-person training leads to beginner skills -- not proficiency. Fellows agree to have all ultrasounds reviewed in real time (through Repro Health Hotline or other clinical back-up services), and send images to the Clinical Program Director, until signed off as proficient for independent services.
      • Adherence to program requirements.
        • Fellows must respond promptly to emails, show up to trainings on time (or cancel with advance notice) and complete all assignments.
        • The training program takes time:
          • 10+ hours of self study and virtual training, 1:1 or in small groups with a coach
          • 2 -3 or more days of in-person training. In-person training sites are difficult to find -- travel may be required (travel costs covered). The number of in-person training days will be variable, based on fellow skills and clinic volume.
          • Follow-up clinical review of images (real-time and after services).

  • Demographics

  • We want to learn more about the people who apply for this fellowship. Your responses are optional.
  • Race & EthnicityPlease check as many options as applicable

  • This project is a collaborative effort between Aria Medical + the Massachusetts Medication Abortion Access Project (The MAP) and Repro TLC.

    Thank you to Repro TLC for their partnership in the development of this application. If you or your organization are interested in developing your own training program or other projects related to training in Sexual and Reproductive Health, please reach out to Repro TLC's Director of Training Innovations Ramey Connelly - ramey@reprotlc.org.

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