Musculoskeletal Radiology (DR)

Specialty Description

Accredited Programs
23
Length of Training
1
Programs Requiring Step 1
37%
Avg PGY-1 Salary
--
Avg Hours / Week
47 Hours
Avg Vacation Days
20 Days

Specialty Overview

Musculoskeletal imaging is a subspecialty of diagnostic radiology which involves ordering and interpreting medical images of bones, joints and associated soft tissues and diagnosing injuries and disease.

Musculoskeletal imaging radiologists use: X-rays/plain radiography; Fluoroscopy (a continuous X-ray that creates moving images of the functioning of joints and soft tissue);  CT (computed tomography) scans; Ultrasound which is used to image the anatomy and function of soft tissue around bones and joints; MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans; and imaging-guided pain management.

Data reflects averages reported for the 2024 academic year.