8th EULAR Imaging Course 2026

Next course in 2026.

This is a course which will take place in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from Thursday, 5 February 2026 to Friday, 6 February 2026.

Course Description  

Thanks to its capacity to analyse tissue lesions at different sites with high accuracy, imaging represents an increasingly important area of Rheumatology. With the rapid development of technologies and the use of sophisticated and sensitive imaging modalities, optimal education in the field is nowadays a priority.

The EULAR Imaging Course is an intensive highly interactive live course focusing on the applications, indications and limitations of imaging techniques in Rheumatology. It encompasses different traditional and modern imaging tools, offering a comprehensive educational event.

This course is highly interactive, and it is based on a combination of lectures (25%), quizzes and workshops (75%), led by a highly qualified faculty in the field of imaging in rheumatology. The lectures include discussion and Q&A slots. The workshops consist of practical training on images and videos and discussions on clinical cases.

Participants will be divided into small groups for optimal learning and interaction. The faculty will present images from the different modalities and will additionally provide practical training on the technical execution and interpretation of findings. If the participants wish to do so, they can present their cases/images and discuss them with the faculty and the other colleagues.

The content of the course includes well-established but also the newest imaging techniques applied to all rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs), such as conventional radiographs, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), positron-emission tomography (PET).

Learning Objectives 

• To provide a better understanding of the imaging modalities used for diagnosis, monitoring and treatment decision-making in RMDs, as part of the basic requirements for daily clinical practice and clinical/translational research.
• To promote the acquisition of solid knowledge on imaging.
• To foster education and training of trainees and consultants on imaging modalities.
• To simulate networking activities during breaks, promoting interactions and ideas exchange about imaging topics.
• To offer practical workshops for course attendees to actively participate, both discussing clinical cases and images, but also bringing their own material and sharing expertise and knowledge.

Application Requirements 

No prerequisites. This is an educational activity targeting trainees, residents, fellows, but also young and experienced rheumatologists who want to improve their knowledge and expertise in the field of imaging in rheumatology.

Registration 

Registration is open.  

To register, log in to your EULAR School of Rheumatology user account, navigate to the appropriate course page, and complete the registration process by submitting the course fee payment. An official confirmation email will be sent to you upon approval of your registration. 

Registration deadline: Sunday, 7 December 2025. 

Course Venue  

NH Amsterdam Zuid, 

van Leijenberghlaan 221, 

1082 GG Amsterdam, Netherlands.  

Course Package  

300 EUR (VAT included). The course package includes the following: 

Thursday, 5 February 2026

• Full access to the course. 
• Coffee break. 
• Lunch. 
• Engagement dinner. 

Friday, 6 February 2026 

• Full access to the course. 
• Coffee break. 

Bursary 

Annually, EULAR offers bursaries to applicants aged 40 or younger from European countries to attend its rheumatology courses. These bursaries aim to foster the personal and professional development of researchers and clinicians in the field of rheumatology.

EULAR grants 10 bursaries for the course, each with a value of EUR 300. The bursary amount will be applied as a deduction from the course fee.

Additionally, bursary recipients are eligible for reimbursement of up to EUR 120 per night for accommodation.

The following terms apply

• Reimbursement is provided solely for nights that are directly associated with the course: Thursday, 5 February 2026 – Friday, 6 February 2026 (1-night, single occupancy).
• Reimbursement is not available for shoulder nights.
• Upon completion of the course, bursary recipients must submit the finalised reimbursement form, and accommodation receipts (only), and the EULAR Certificate of Attendance to education@eular.org.

Application process

Please apply with the following documents within the registration system:

• CV.
• A motivation letter, clearly outlining your interest in the course, along with the reasons for your desire to participate.
• A list of publications (if acceptable).

Additional considerations when applying for the bursary:

• All documents must be submitted in PDF format.
• Applications submitted via email will not be processed.

Bursary application deadline: Sunday, 2 November 2025.

Notification: by the end of November 2025.