Bedside Echocardiography and Ultrasound

Anne-Sophie Beraud serves as a cardiologist specializing in interventional cardiology and echocardiography at Clinique Pasteur in Toulouse, France. After earning her medical degree and completing her cardiology specialization at University Paris V in 2006, she built an impressive career spanning clinical practice and medical education. Her extensive training includes a post-doctoral fellowship at Stanford University from 2006-2011, where she later served as Clinical Instructor in Cardiovascular Medicine and Critical Care Medicine. At Stanford, she revolutionized echocardiography education by implementing bedside training programs and developing online courses for medical trainees. Her expertise is enhanced by multiple certifications, including the US National Board of Echocardiography certification and specialized diplomas in echocardiography, arterial hypertension, and vascular biology. Currently practicing at Clinique Pasteur, she combines her clinical work in general and interventional cardiology with ongoing contributions to medical education through her development of educational materials and training programs in echocardiography.

Sara Nikravan serves as a Cardiac Anesthesiologist and Critical Care Medicine Physician, bringing over 17 years of medical expertise to her practice. After graduating from East Texas Medical School, she built an impressive career spanning clinical care and medical education. Her previous role at Stanford University included directing the Critical Care Ultrasound training program, where she developed comprehensive online, simulation, and bedside training curricula. Currently, she co-leads a major online course on transthoracic echocardiography and ultrasound physics with Dr. Anne-Sophie Beraud, reaching over 16,000 learners worldwide. As a Fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography and Critical Care Medicine, she specializes in anesthesiology, critical care medicine, and emergency medicine while maintaining her commitment to advancing medical education through innovative teaching methods and curriculum development.