Musculoskeletal Radiology (DR)
Specialty Description
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.
Musculoskeletal Radiology (DR) Training
Graduate year 1 positions are not available immediately upon medical school completion.
Eligibility & Application Criteria
Types of Graduates
Resident Statistics
Average Number of Residents/Fellows
2.5
Resident Gender
Faculty Statistics
Faculty Distribution
Graduate Career Plans
In 2024, 37 residents or fellows completed training in Musculoskeletal Radiology (DR). Program directors knew of the plans of 28 (75.7%). Please interpret the following accordingly.
Post Graduate Landing Spots in 2024
Data reflects averages reported for the 2024 academic year.
Data reflects averages reported for the 2024 academic year.