Passionate about point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), Caritas incorporates it into her practice and guides colleagues in using it for faster, more accurate clinical decisions. She is currently pursuing an MA in Health Law and Ethics, applying ethical and legal principles to enhance patient care. Additionally, she is working toward specialization in Family Medicine with a focus on palliative care.

Curious and hands-on by nature, Caritas thrives on learning new skills and engaging in practical, hands-on projects. Outside the clinic, she channels her creativity into event planning and DIY projects, bringing the same care and attention to detail to her hobbies as she does in her medical practice.

With over 14 years of clinical experience, Dr. Uwimana has extensive expertise in bedside ultrasound, trauma care, and critical care management. His career began as a general practitioner in the Maternity Department of a remote district hospital (2012–2017), where he developed a strong foundation in ultrasound-guided care. He later completed his Master of Medicine in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, further advancing his clinical and leadership roles.

Dr. Uwimana is actively involved in medical education and training. He serves as Visiting Faculty for the University of Rwanda’s Emergency Medicine Program and was appointed the program’s Ultrasound Training Focal Person. He currently chairs the Board of the Rwanda Emergency Care Association (RECA) and has played a key role in developing national capacity in trauma and emergency response.

As a Certified National Facilitator for healthcare service quality improvement and hospital accreditation, Dr. Uwimana collaborates with the Ministry of Health and the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) to enhance emergency care standards across Rwanda.

He earned his MBBS in General Medicine from the People’s Republic of China (2005–2011) and has held various clinical roles, including ICU staff at King Faisal Hospital (2018–2023), where he applied POCUS principles extensively in critical care practice.

Prior to moving to San Francisco, Dr. Solder completed medical school at Baylor College of Medicine and concurrently earned his Master of Education (M.Ed.) at the University of Houston in Curriculum and Instruction. Dr. Solder brings his enthusiasm for instruction and his understanding of adult learning theories and educational design to GUSI courses.

Dr. Marín completed the Global Ultrasound Institute (GUSI) Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Fellowship and now integrates ultrasound into both his clinical practice and resident education. His work focuses on advancing the accessibility and practical application of ultrasound for family physicians.

He was also an early adopter of POCUS in the FQHC setting and continues to refine the efficient integration of this powerful tool into everyday primary care practice.  His POCUS specialties include MSK, procedures, foreign body, and soft tissue.

Dr. Uruma has extensive experience teaching POCUS across Japan, serving as an instructor at national conferences and workshops including the Japanese Association for Home Care Medicine, the Family Medicine Winter Seminar, and the Hokkaido Primary Forum. She also led the Asahikawa Medical University Student POCUS League, training medical students in ultrasound technique and clinical application.

Her global health activities include volunteering in medical camps and providing ultrasound education in Kenya, reflecting her dedication to improving healthcare access and training worldwide. Skilled in echocardiography as well as abdominal, lung, and musculoskeletal ultrasound, Dr. Uruma integrates practical diagnostic imaging into clinical and educational settings.

Dr. Uruma is committed to advancing the use of ultrasound in primary care and fostering international collaboration in medical education.