EULAR Ultrasound Course
The aim of this annual three level course is to cover the whole spectrum of conditions in which musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSUS) could be used in rheumatology practice and research.
The basic course (for up to 66 participants with little or no experience in MSUS) aims at teaching musculoskeletal sonoanatomy, standardised MSUS scanning method according to EULAR guidelines and basic MSUS pathological findings, as well as giving an overview of the role of MSUS in rheumatological clinical practice. The programme focuses on two main targets: technical know-how (and how to obtain good images) and interpretation.
The intermediate course (for up to 48 participants with some experience in MSUS) aims at consolidating standardised MSUS scanning methods according to EULAR guidelines, as well as describing and identifying musculoskeletal lesions/abnormalities by US and knowing the role of MSUS in different musculoskeletal pathologies (inflammatory, degenerative and/or traumatic). The standardised approach in the study of the various anatomic regions as well as the future development of US technique and its role as a research tool is discussed.
The advanced course (for up to 48 participants with considerable experience in MSUS) focuses on difficult issues within MSUS and emerging research fields in MSUS (contrast enhanced, 3D, quantification of inflammation). This includes time for discussion with expert rheumatologists and radiologists in MSUS.
RELATED INFORMATION
19th EULAR Ultrasound Course
3 - 6 June 2012 in Berlin, Germany
The basic, intermediate and advanced courses are all fully booked. There is now a waiting list. Please contact Federica Begotti: F.Begotti@elsevier.com
EULAR course bursaries
EULAR grants 11 bursaries at 1'300 EUR to young rheumatologists attending the basic course.
Applications for bursaries should include:
- Curriculum vitae with date of birth
- List of publications
Please note that you first have to be duly registered for the course in order to apply for a bursary.
Deadline for bursary applications is
15 March, 2012