The practice of OB/GYN ultrasound among general practitioners
Strasbourg, October 17, 2025
General practitioners occupy a central place in the healthcare system.1 They provide global, continuous follow-up for their patients, including in the field of gynecology2. But with growing difficulties in accessing specialists, their role is becoming even more essential. Developing their skills in gynecology-obstetric ultrasound is a direct response to this challenge.
It is with this in mind that InSimo has enriched its high-fidelity ultrasound simulator diSplay U/S with two new curricula dedicated to gynecology and obstetrics.
Dating ultrasound: a fundamental examination at the start of pregnancy
The first new feature focuses on dating ultrasound, performed during the very first weeks of pregnancy.3 This examination makes it possible to confirm gestational age and guide prenatal follow-up. The benefits for the patient are therefore significant.
Yet opportunities to learn how to perform such an ultrasound remain scarce: the endovaginal approach is precise but rarely practiced in training due to the lack of volunteer subjects. With diSplay U/S, simulation-based learning offers the best alternative for the continuing education of healthcare professionals in the fundamentals of ultrasound.
For a general practitioner, mastering this procedure opens up new possibilities. It becomes possible to reassure a patient quickly, to start appropriate follow-up without waiting for a specialist appointment, or to handle particular situations such as a medical abortion, which requires precise dating.
With diSplay U/S, doctors can practice safely, repeat the procedure as often as needed, and acquire a skill that is immediately transferable to their practice. Accessible online and requiring no special equipment, it can turn any connected computer into a virtual ultrasound scanner, with the probe controlled from a smartphone.
Checking IUD position: an everyday skill in high demand
The second curriculum focuses on learning how to check the correct placement of an intrauterine device (IUD). In practice, when a patient reports pain, bleeding or a possible IUD displacement, the answer often requires an appointment with a midwife or a gynecologist — with sometimes very long waiting times.4
Being able to carry out this verification directly during a GP consultation represents a real time-saver and, above all, a source of reassurance for patients. Thanks to diSplay U/S, general practitioners can learn this procedure gradually and safely before integrating it into their practice.
Image: checking IUD placement with diSplay U/S, InSimo
A dual impact: for patients and for practitioners
Training general practitioners in gynecology-obstetric ultrasound is not only about acquiring a new technical skill. It is also a concrete response to medically underserved areas and to the excessively long waiting times to see a specialist. For patients, it means faster access to examinations, less anxiety and more local care. For practitioners, it’s an opportunity to gain autonomy, enhance their practice with confidence and ensure better continuity of care.
By integrating these new curricula, diSplay U/S stands out as a practical and realistic tool, perfectly suited to field needs. It helps to strengthen the pivotal role of the general practitioner in women’s health. Because quality healthcare starts with proximity and accessibility, the simulator is a valuable lever for transforming daily practice — serving both physicians and their patients.
And that's not all...
To go even further, diSplay U/S also offers a curriculum dedicated to the diagnosis of endometriosis, along with other modules: lung, kidney, urinary tract, and breast ultrasound, as well as the FAST emergency examination.
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