this is really sad trend

This study aimed to determine the influence of musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) curriculum on applicants during the residency-selection process. A survey of 666 applicants for the Johns Hopkins University, Mayo Clinic, and Harvard/Spaulding Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM … pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov It is very sad that future PM&R applicants are looking at Ultrasound training as tool to rank programs. Where is our field going?? i am not discrediting ultrasound and I do use the ultrasound. In the real world, good luck utilizing ultrasound as diagnostic tool for MSK. depending on the settings you practice, some clinicians will laugh PM&R utilizing Ultrasound. The reimbursement is low for using ultrasound and there are... Read more
Source: Student Doctor Network - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Tags: PM&R Source Type: forums