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 a priority.

The EULAR Imaging Course is an intensive, one-and-a-half-day course focusing on different traditional and modern imaging tools, offering a comprehensive educational event on the applications, use and limitations of imaging techniques in rheumatology.

This highly interactive course is based on a combination of lectures (50%) and workshops (50%). The lectures include discussion and Q&A slots. The workshops consist of interactive learning and practical training on images and videos.

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

The content of the course includes both well-established and new imaging techniques for rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs), such as conventional radiographs, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and positron-emission tomography (PET). Participants will learn how to apply imaging in daily rheumatology practice, such as for the examination of joints, bones, tendons, muscles, vessels, skin, and salivary glands. 

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.

Target audience

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.

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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: Mid-November 2025.