Advance Your Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Skills Through Hands-On Learning

Join the Southern California Rheumatology Society (SCRS) for a two-day immersive educational experience designed for rheumatology fellows, practicing rheumatologists, APPs, allied professionals, or anyone interested in incorporating musculoskeletal ultrasound into daily practice.

This comprehensive course combines expert-led lectures, live demonstrations, and extensive hands-on scanning sessions covering major joints, procedural guidance, inflammatory arthritis, crystal arthropathies, pediatric ultrasound, and beyond-the-joint applications.

Participants will learn directly from nationally recognized faculty representing leading academic and clinical institutions across the country.

Don't miss out on our two special events!

Two-day Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course

Target Audience: Anyone who wants to incorporate MSK ultrasound into your daily practice.

Dinner & Casino Night Social Event!

Target Audience: Rheumatologists, fellows, APPs, & other SCRS members/Prospective members. 

MSK Ultrasound Course: October 3-4, 2026

Why Attend?

• Extensive hands-on ultrasound scanning sessions
• Small-group interactive learning with expert faculty
• Training in both foundational and intermediate MSK ultrasound concepts
• Exposure to real-world rheumatology ultrasound applications
• Networking with rheumatology fellows and professionals across Southern California
• Dedicated sessions on procedural guidance, inflammatory arthritis, Sjögren’s disease, lung ultrasound, and pediatric MSK ultrasound
• Dinner and Casino Night social event included

Who Should Attend?

• Rheumatology fellows
• Practicing rheumatologists
• Advanced practice providers
• Clinicians interested in musculoskeletal ultrasound

A limited number of seats may be available to non-fellow attendees.

Dinner and Casino Night (Everyone is Welcome)
October 3, 2026, from 6 PM to 9 PM.

Connect with rheumatology fellows, faculty, and SCRS members during an evening of networking, dinner, and casino-themed entertainment.

The social event is open to all SCRS members and prospective members. Attendance in the ultrasound course is not required to participate in the evening event, though advance registration is encouraged.

Complimentary Fellow Event Registration includes:

• Now offering reimbursement of up to $200 per fellow for eligible travel costs (airfare and shared rides). Post-event reimbursement with submission of receipts.
• Two-night stay at the group hotel
• Two-day training with lectures
• Live, hands-on scanning on models
• Meals - breakfast and lunch on Oct. 3-4, dinner on Oct. 3
  • Product theater meals are provided by SCRS 
• Casino night networking event with SCRS members
• Continuing Education 

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the indications, limitations, and clinical applications of musculoskeletal ultrasound in rheumatic disease management
• Identify normal sonographic anatomy across major joints and soft tissue structures
• Recognize common inflammatory and crystal arthropathy ultrasound findings
• Perform basic musculoskeletal ultrasound examinations relevant to clinical rheumatology practice
• Apply ultrasound guidance techniques for joint and soft tissue procedures
• Integrate musculoskeletal ultrasound findings into point-of-care clinical decision making

We believe these events will be highly beneficial, and enjoyable and we sincerely hope you can join us for both the educational and social components.