Dr. Charisse Kwan

Dr. Charisse Kwan is a paediatric emergency care specialist at the Children's Hospital (LHSC). Dr. Kwan completed medical school at McMaster University followed by paediatric residency at Queen's University, paediatric emergency medicine fellowship at SickKids Hospital, Toronto. Subsequently, she was one of the 1st Pediatric Point of Care Ultrasound Fellows in Canada at Sickkids Hospital. Dr. Kwan worked as an attending physician and Associate Professor at SickKids for several years and also the Director of the Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Program for the Paediatric Emergency Department and the Program Director for the PEM POCUS Fellowship.

Since moving to London, Ontario, Dr. Kwan has been leading the POCUS initiative within the Children's Hospital. She currently serves as the Director of the POCUS Program for the Paediatric Emergency Department and the program director for the PEM POCUS Fellowship.

Research interests include clinical research and medical education research within the PEM POCUS.

Paediatric Emergency medicine point-of-care ultrasound (PEM POCUS) is a rapid, bedside imagining technique used by healthcare providers in the paediatric emergency department to diagnose and manage various medical conditions in children. This non-invasive tool allows for real-time visualization of internal organs, structures, and fluids, aiding in the assessment of conditions such as abdominal pain, respiratory distress, shock, and trauma. The clinical impact of PEM POCUS is significant, as it enhances diagnostic accuracy, expedites clinical decision-making, and reduces the need for more invasive procedures and radiation exposure from traditional imaging methods. By providing immediate insights, PEM POCUS improves patient outcomes, streamlines care, and increases the overall efficiency of Paediatric Emergency Medicine.

At the Children's Hospital at LHSC, the PEM POCUS program provides quality assurance, education, and training (including a fellowship program) to Health Care providers looking after paediatric patients.

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