About this course
Next Course in June 2025.
This is a course which will take place in Barcelona, Spain, from Saturday, 7 June 2025 to Monday, 9 June 2025.
Course description
The EULAR Sonography Course will be run simultaneously at three levels, basic, intermediate and advanced, each of them being a combination of lectures and hands-on scanning of models and/or patients with musculoskeletal disorders in small groups with experienced tutors. The course has been designed following the recommendations for the content and conduct of EULAR musculoskeletal ultrasound courses (Naredo E, Bijlsma JW, Conaghan PG, et al. Ann Rheum Dis 2008; 67:1017-22).The INTERMEDIATE COURSE will focus on a wide spectrum of rheumatic and musculoskeletal pathologies. It is designed for participants with previous performance of a minimum of 60 standardised MSUS examinations of each joint region: shoulder, elbow, wrist & hand, hip, knee, ankle & foot, and attendance to a Basic MSUS course.
This course is one of the criteria for EULAR Competency Assessment in MSUS in Rheumatology – Level 1:
- Criterion 1: Basic Level - Certification proofs for either: Basic EULAR MSUS course / Basic EULAR scientifically endorsed MSUS course / Other equivalent level of Basic MSUS course by National Societies / EULAR Scientific Member Societies (acceptance is dependent on EULAR).
- Criterion 2: Intermediate level - Certification proofs for either: Intermediate EULAR MSUS course / Intermediate EULAR scientifically endorsed MSUS course.
- Criterion 3: Advanced EULAR MSUS course.
- Criterion 4: EULAR Online Introductory Ultrasound Course.
Learning objectives
- To know the Doppler physics, technology, settings and artefacts.
- To know the application, indications and limitations of Doppler in rheumatology.
- To identify the spectrum of rheumatic and musculoskeletal abnormalities in each anatomic area: joint synovitis, tenosynovitis, enthesopathy, tendinosis, paratenonitis, tendon sub/luxation, tendon impingement, tendon tears, bone erosions, osteophytes, ganglia and cysts, articular cartilage lesions, peri- and intra-articular microcrystal deposit, soft tissue calcifications.
- To detect and quantify synovial, tenosynovial, and entheseal inflammation.
- To detect and quantify structural joint damage: bone, tendons, cartilage.
- To perform sonographic-guided periarticular and intra-articular injections.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, all participants will receive a certificate of attendance via their EULAR School user account. Please note that full attendance (100%) is required to receive the certificate.
Live courses & meetings
Venue
Gran Via | Fira de Barcelona - Hall 8, Convention Centre (North Access),
Carrer del Foc,
08908, L'Hospitalet de Llobregar, Barcelona, Spain
Website
Carrer del Foc,
08908, L'Hospitalet de Llobregar, Barcelona, Spain
Website
Course fee
1000 EUR (VAT included). The course package includes the following:
Saturday, 7 June 2025
Sunday, 8 June 2025
Monday, 9 June 2025
Saturday, 7 June 2025
- Full access to the course.
- Coffee breaks.
- Lunch.
Sunday, 8 June 2025
- Full access to the course.
- Coffee breaks.
- Lunch.
Monday, 9 June 2025
- Full access to the course.
- Coffee breaks.
- Lunch.
Registration
Registration is planned to open in January 2025.
Are you interested in the course?
If you are interested in the course and would like to be notified when registration opens, please click the ''Register now'' button below. Log in to your EULAR School of Rheumatology user account or create a new one if you don't have one yet. You will be then redirected to the course page where you can click the ''I am interested'' button. You will be notified by email as soon as registration opens.
Are you interested in the course?
If you are interested in the course and would like to be notified when registration opens, please click the ''Register now'' button below. Log in to your EULAR School of Rheumatology user account or create a new one if you don't have one yet. You will be then redirected to the course page where you can click the ''I am interested'' button. You will be notified by email as soon as registration opens.
Application requirements
3. One signed EULAR Declaration form.
Kindly note that EULAR has updated the course regulations. We kindly ask you to pay attention to the new regulations.
The INTERMEDIATE COURSE will focus on a wide spectrum of rheumatic and musculoskeletal pathologies. It is designed for participants with previous performance of 60 standardised MSUS examinations of each join region: shoulder, elbow, wrist & hand, hip, knee, ankle & foot.
As part of your application, you must submit:
1. One PowerPoint presentation of an examination of the following joint regions, including images of all relevant structures:
- Shoulder
- Elbow
- Wrist & hand
- Hip
- Knee
- Ankle & foot
2. Certificate of completion for a Basic MSUS course:
- Basic EULAR MSUS Course certificate / Basic EULAR scientifically endorsed MSUS course certificate / Other equivalent level of Basic MSUS course by National Societies / EULAR scientific Member Societies (acceptance is dependent on EULAR).
3. One signed EULAR Declaration form.
Optional: EULAR Online Introductory Ultrasound Course
- This course is highly recommended, but not mandatory for your participation. However, it is a requirement for EULAR Competency Assessment - Level 1. For more details, please follow this link.
How to qualify for EULAR Competency Assessment - Level 1
Attend the following courses with a minimum of 1 year between each course.
- Basic level: Basic EULAR MSUS Course / Basic EULAR scientifically endorsed MSUS Course / Other equivalent level of Basic MSUS Course by National Societies (acceptance is dependent on EULAR).
- Intermediate level: Intermediate EULAR MSUS Course / Intermediate EULAR scientifically endorsed MSUS Course.
- Advanced level: Advanced EULAR MSUS Course and pass the exam.
- EULAR Online Introductory Ultrasound Course and pass the online exam.
Bursary
EULAR grants 5 bursaries in the amount of EUR 1000 each.
- The amount of the bursary will be deducted from the course fee.
- Please apply with your CV, motivation letter, and publication list (if any) within the registration system.
Bursary application deadline: Friday, 28 February 2025.
Notification: mid-March 2025.
Additional information
A recording of a previously conducted webinar for the MSUS courses.
If you have any questions, please contact education@eular.org.
Duration
3 days
Skill Level
basic MSUS level of knowledge appropriate for European rheumatologists who like to acquire intermediate knowledge on MSUS
Registration deadline
Sunday, 6 April 2025
Contacts
education@eular.org
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Level label
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