​​​Head and Neck Ultrasound is becoming an integral part of clinical assessment and to guide interventions in both office-based and surgical settings worldwide. More than 200 medical doctors from over 30 countries across five continents have already participated in this internationally recognized course.

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This comprehensive program introduces and develops head and neck ultrasound and ultrasound-guided intervention skills for specialists and registrars in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, as well as related disciplines such as endocrinology, paediatrics, and radiology. The basic head and neck ultrasound course is designed for beginners aiming to incorporate ultrasound into their clinical practice, and the advanced head and neck ultrasound ​course is for experienced practitioners with prior experience in ultrasound, seeking to advance their ultrasound skills and/or learn minimally invasive tumor ablation techniques.

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An international, multispecialty faculty provides expert instruction in head and neck ultrasound, integrating interactive lectures, case-based discussions, and quizzes to enhance learning. Approximately 50% of the course time is dedicated to hands-on training using volunteer students, patients, and phantoms, with practical sessions covering ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA), core needle biopsies, and radiofrequency ablation techniques.

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The Basic Course corresponds to EFSUMB Level 1–2, focusing on fundamental scanning techniques, anatomy recognition, and basic pathology assessment. The Advanced Course aligns with EFSUMB Level 2–3, emphasizing complex pathology evaluation, interventional procedures, and advanced ultrasound applications in head and neck surgery.

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Both courses are endorsed by the European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (EFSUMB) and adhere to the EFSUMB Training Recommendations for Head and Neck Ultrasound.

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This is a non-profit educational initiative. Any surplus funds are dedicated to supporting the development of surgeon-performed ultrasound in resource-limited regions, in collaboration with the African Head and Neck Society (AfHNS), as part of our ongoing global outreach project.