Musculoskeletal Ultrasound as a Motivator for Selecting a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program in the United States of America – A Multi-Center Survey Study

This study investigates how much musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) training influences medical students when they choose Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) residency programs. A survey was conducted among applicants to PM&R programs at Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, and Harvard/Spaulding to gauge their interest in MSKUS. The results suggest that MSKUS training is a significant motivator for applicants when selecting a PM&R residency.

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  71% of applicants considered MSKUS presence within a program as "very important" or "absolutely essential" during the interview-selection process.
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  74% of applicants stated that exposure to MSKUS in residency was an important factor when creating their rank order list.
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  93% of applicants stated that they are "likely" or "very likely" to use MSKUS in their future practice.