Program Overview
At HODS, we are committed to offering the most advanced and comprehensive programs in Musculoskeletal Sonography worldwide. Our Fellowship Program is designed to take you to an expert level in MSKUS, ensuring unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and remarkable improvements in patient outcomes.
Your journey with us starts with learning fundamental principles of ultrasound and normal sonoanatomy for upper and lower extremities. From there, engaging lectures, hands-on labs, and practical sessions will build your confidence in navigating musculoskeletal anatomy.
After the in-person upper and lower pathology sessions, you will begin applying your acquired skills in your own practice! Throughout this process, our experienced mentors will provide ongoing guidance and support as you complete 150 Real Patient Study Assessments + state-of-the art online video modules to prepare for the MSKUS Fellowship Exams.
Upon successfully completing the program, you will possess in-depth knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy and earn the prestigious title, FMSK®. This accomplishment will solidify your expertise in the field and distinguish you as a highly qualified professional.
As diagnostic sonography rapidly becomes the standard of care for visualizing musculoskeletal anatomy, our program positions you as a trailblazer in the healthcare profession!
All labs are held in Astoria, New York:
Hands-On Diagnostics HQ – 32-44 31st St, Astoria, NY 11106
What You Will Receive
- 2 Online Courses covering the sonographic evaluation of common pathologies in Upper and Lower Extemities
- 9 Days of Comprehensive LIVE Education (In-Person)
- In-person, immersive learning will provide in-depth MSKUS education for the shoulder, elbow, hand, wrist, hip, knee, foot and ankle.
- Educational activities will include:
- Lectures
- Lab demonstration
- Case studies
- Expert faculty guided lab practice (~75% of all on-site time)
- MSKUS interpretation exercises
- Report writing exercises
- Discussion
- Written exams
- Practical exams
- 1 Day of Custom One-on-One Mentorship
- Onsite or virtual options available.
- 150 Real Patient Study Assessments
- Studies will be conducted on real patients in your clinic with continuous guidance and feedback from your dedicated mentor.
- Online Review Portal: You will gain invaluable feedback on your reports, receive quality assurance on normal scans, and build confidence for additional cases through our online review portal.
- Score % and Feedback: You will receive score % and detailed feedback on every report and study, and gain expert guidance in preparing billable ultrasound reports.
- 1 Day Online Live attendance of Report Writing Module + Access to Advanced Online Report Writing Module
- State-of-the-Art Online Learning Platform
- Access step-by-step, professional online content to reinforce your learning journey.
- Bi-Weekly Webinars
- Stay engaged and informed through interactive webinars every other Thursday.
- Access to online video library that includes recorded webinars on variety of MSKUS topics
- Obtain the Exclusive Title FMSK® (Fellow in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound)
- Use this title after your name upon program completion!
- The FMSK title is exclusive to all of our Fellowship graduates. The title evinces competence in Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography achieved through vigorous training, studying and testing that advances the physical therapist to an expert in Ultrasound imaging.
- Discounted Access to the Annual AAMU Online Symposium (if current student)
- An Advanced online Clinical Event which covers in-depth MSKUS case studies and clinical pearls from the top experts in the field.
- MKSUS Fellowship Graduation Ceremony
- You will be recognized for your outstanding achievement at the annual Hands-On Diagnostics Symposium – An Advanced Clinical Event (Free attendance included in Fellowship program).
- 2 Day (Live Virtual or Online) RMSK Prep Course
- Meet the requirements for candidacy for RMSK Board Certification.
- Discounted access to SonoScript MSK App
All students are offered and required to earn POCUS Certification Academy Fundamental certificate and receive discounts for other specialty certificates. Our students will be offered the following by the POCUS academy:
- Personalized candidate portal;
- One (1) POCUS Fundamentals Certificate exam;
- 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ upon successful passing of the POCUS Fundamentals Certificate exam;
- A digital certification badge upon successful passing of the POCUS Fundamentals Certificate exam; and
- Lifetime access to POCUS Fundamentals educational modules upon successfully passing the POCUS Fundamentals Certificate exam.
