Course 'Musculoskeletal Ultrasound According to International Standards': Program and Physician Training
Methodological Basis of the Program
The course content is based on international educational materials by EFSUMB, primarily the European Course Book, 2nd Edition: Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (EFSUMB, 2019) and The EFSUMB Guidelines and Recommendations for Musculoskeletal Ultrasound – Part I: Extraarticular Pathologies (Fodor et al., 2022). Special attention is given to the training of specialists in MSK ultrasound within the framework of European clinical guidelines.
Key Thematic Blocks
According to source fragments, the program addresses the following areas:
| Section | Source |
|---|---|
| Extraarticular pathology (extraarticular pathologies) | EFSUMB Guidelines Part I, Fodor et al., 2022 |
| Ultrasound Semiology of the Musculoskeletal System | European Course Book, 2nd Ed., EFSUMB, 2019 |
| Standardized Assessment of Synovitis in Rheumatoid Arthritis (scoring ultrasound synovitis) | EULAR-OMERACT ultrasound taskforce, D’Agostino et al., 2017 |
Approaches to Learning
The methodology is based on principles described in international literature on ultrasound training: optimization of group learning (Landry et al., 2017), spiral curriculum (Harden, 1999), and the use of tools for assessing clinical ultrasound competence (Damewood et al., 2019). For MSK ultrasound, the value of international internships (Akram, 2018) and web-based learning (Tamborrini et al., 2011) is mentioned.
Assessment of Synovitis by EULAR-OMERACT
An individual element of the methodology is the standardized consensus scoring system for synovitis in rheumatoid arthritis, developed by the EULAR-OMERACT working group (D’Agostino et al., RMD Open, 2017). Specific numerical thresholds are not provided in the fragments [to be clarified].
Organizational Conditions
Information on the number of CME credits, the form of certification issued, the duration, and the enrollment procedure for the course is not provided in the fragments [to be clarified].
Frequently asked questions
On which international documents is the course program based?
On EFSUMB materials: European Course Book, 2nd Edition (2019) and EFSUMB Guidelines Part I: Extraarticular Pathologies (Fodor et al., 2022).
What synovitis assessment system is used?
The standardized consensus scoring system for synovitis in rheumatoid arthritis by the EULAR-OMERACT working group (D’Agostino et al., 2017). Numerical thresholds are not specified in the fragments [to be clarified].
What topics does the course cover?
According to sources — extraarticular pathology (EFSUMB Part I, 2022), ultrasound semiology of the musculoskeletal system (European Course Book, 2019), and synovitis assessment (EULAR-OMERACT).
How many CME credits are awarded and what certification is issued?
This information is not provided in the fragments [to be clarified].
What educational methodologies are applied?
Optimization of group learning (Landry et al., 2017), spiral curriculum (Harden, 1999), tools for assessing ultrasound competence (Damewood et al., 2019), web-based learning, and international internships.