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We have developed a musculoskeletal ultrasound curriculum geared specifically towards Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residents, though it can be used in other settings as well. Musculoskeletal ultrasound is a quickly growing field with numerous clinical applications that is quickly becoming an essential part of PM&R residency training.  

With a working group of residents interested in incorporating ultrasound into their practice, we generated a curriculum topic outline. For each topic, we curated assigned reading material accompanied by quizzes and checklists to use during the in-person session.  

Units are arranged in approximate level of difficulty and teach comprehensive musculoskeletal evaluations including preparation  for common interventions.

• Unit 1: Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
• Unit 2: Knee and Lower Leg
• Unit 3: Shoulder and Arm
• Unit 4: Elbow and Forearm
• Unit 5: Wrist and Hand
• Unit 6: Hip and Thigh
• Unit 7: Foot and Ankle
• Unit 8A: Upper Extremity Nerves
• Unit 8B: Lower Extremity Nerves 

Please see the Implementation Study page in order to review our results from implementing this program with our PM&R residents. 

Next, navigate to the curriculum page to view the recommended pre-reading sources, quizzes, and checklists.