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Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: The Basics with Interventional Cadaver Lab - Live Course

BONUS: EVERY COURSE PARTICIPANT WILL RECIEVE 30 DAYS COMPLIMENTARY ACCESS TO THE CORRESPONDING ONLINE COURSE AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE LIVE COURSE TO HELP REINFORCE THE INFORMATION LEARNED! WANT MORE TIME? YOU WILL HAVE UP TO 3 MONTHS AFTER THE COURSE ENDS TO PURCHASE THE ONLINE COURSE AT A 25% DISCOUNT!

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: The Basics with Interventional Cadaver Lab

Dates: September 14 - 16, 2026

 

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: The Basics with Interventional Cadaver Lab

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: The Basics with Interventional Cadaver Lab

Dates: September 14 - 16, 2026

  • BONUS: EVERY COURSE PARTICIPANT WILL RECIEVE 30 DAYS COMPLIMENTARY ACCESS TO THE CORRESPONDING ONLINE COURSE AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE LIVE COURSE TO HELP REINFORCE THE INFORMATION LEARNED! WANT MORE TIME? YOU WILL HAVE UP TO 3 MONTHS AFTER THE COURSE ENDS TO PURCHASE THE ONLINE COURSE AT A 25% DISCOUNT!
  • Most Comprehensive Hands-On Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course Available
  • Introductory MSK US Applications Covered in Depth with Live Scanning Demonstrations for Each Joint
  • Includes 4-Hour Human Cadaver Workshop (un-embalmed specimens) to Practice Interventional Techniques
  • Hands-on Scanning Sessions Feature 3:1 Participant to Expert Faculty Ratio with Standardized Patient Models
  • This course satisfies ACR RhMSUS Certification CME Activities Criterion (at least 40% of the total CME hours must be dedicated to mentored hands-on scanning practice sessions). Visit rheumatology.org/rhmsus-certification to learn more
  • Lifetime Access to Digital Course Materials
  • Destination Education in Sunny St. Petersburg, FL

Overview

The Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: The Basics with Interventional Cadaver Lab Training Course delivers a comprehensive foundation in diagnostic and interventional MSK ultrasound. This hands-on CME course is ideal for physicians, sonographers, PAs, and NPs seeking to develop core musculoskeletal ultrasound skills with an emphasis on ultrasound-guided injections and aspirations.

Course highlights include:

• Expert-led lectures covering musculoskeletal anatomy, pathology, and interventional techniques

• Live scanning demonstrations of all major upper and lower extremity joints

• Extensive hands-on scanning with a 3:1 participant-to-faculty ratio using standardized patient models and inanimate phantoms

• 4-hour cadaver lab using un-embalmed human cadaver specimens for real-world interventional practice

Participants will build essential competencies in ultrasound probe handling, anatomy recognition, pathology identification, and safe, effective needle-guidance techniques. The use of human cadaveric specimens enhances realism and prepares attendees to confidently apply their skills in clinical settings.

Upgrade to the most comprehensive MSK ultrasound experience by combining this course with the Regenerative Medicine & Advanced Techniques MSK Ultrasound Course. The advanced course expands your skill set to include:

• Ultrasound evaluation of the spine, peripheral nerves, and chronic tendinopathies

• Interventional procedures such as ultrasound-guided tenotomy, hydrodissection, and peripheral nerve injections

• Regenerative medicine techniques including prolotherapy, PRP (platelet-rich plasma), BMAC (bone marrow aspirate concentrate), and lipoaspirate applications

• An additional cadaver lab dedicated to practicing advanced interventional and regenerative procedures

Tuition discounts and travel cost savings are available when registering for both programs together.


Code: MC-262
ID: 7965

Schedule

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Topics

  • Shoulder Anatomy & Scanning Techniques with Live Scanning Demonstration
  • Ultrasound Evaluation of Shoulder Pathology
  • Elbow Anatomy & Scan Techniques with Live Scanning Demonstration
  • Ultrasound Evaluation of Elbow Pathology
  • Ultrasound Guided Injection Techniques
  • Wrist & Hand Anatomy, Scan Techniques with Live Scanning Demonstration
  • Ultrasound Evaluation of Wrist and Hand Pathology
  • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Ankle & Foot with Live Scanning Demonstration
  • Ultrasound Evaluation of Ankle/Foot Pathology
  • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Hip with Live Scanning Demonstration
  • Ultrasound Evaluation of Hip Pathology
  • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Knee with Live Scanning Demonstration
  • Ultrasound Evaluation of Knee Pathology
  • Use of Ultrasound in Rheumatology Applications
  • Hands-On Scanning Standardized Patient Models: All Joints Covered
  • Interventional Cadaver Lab

Objectives

  • Increase the participant's knowledge to better perform and/or interpret MSK ultrasound examinations.
  • List the indications, benefits, and limitations of MSK ultrasound for sports medicine injuries, physical medicine & rehabilitation, and rheumatology applications.
  • Demonstrate proper transducer manipulation and system optimization to produce diagnostic images.
  • Demonstrate scanning protocols for performing shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand, knee, ankle/foot, & hip ultrasound examinations.
  • Identify normal anatomy during musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging.
  • Identify the sonographic appearance of commonly seen pathology of the shoulder, knee, elbow, wrist/hand, ankle, and foot, & hip.
  • Demonstrate the use of MSK sonography for diagnosis and ultrasound-guided interventions and describe "in-plane" and "out of plane" injections/aspiration techniques using inanimate phantoms.
  • Identify the sonographic anatomy during the performance of ultrasound-guided MSK injections on cadaver models.
  • Increase confidence to incorporate protocols, techniques and interpretation criteria to improve diagnostic/treatment accuracy.

Tuition

Advanced Registration: $4,715.00

Regular Registration: $4,915.00

Late Registration: $5,115.00

Current Registration Period: Advanced

Advanced Registration
Regular Registration
Late Registration
Closed

Daily continental breakfast and afternoon snack will also be provided during Hands-On Workshops.

The Advanced Registration Tuition is applied to registration submitted and paid/postmarked more than 30 days in advance of the course.

The Regular Registration Tuition is applied to registrations submitted between 15-30 days in advance of the course.

The Late Registration Tuition is strictly enforced and is applied to ALL registrations submitted within two weeks (14 days) of the start of the course.

The GCUS CME-Z Lifetime Discount will be activated in your account upon course registration.(A $9.95 Value) This discount gives you 5% off at checkout on all future purchases of Any Two Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Produced Educational Products. The discount increases to 10% when you purchase 3 or more at checkout.
*Products have to be purchased at the same time to receive CME-Z Lifetime Discount. Discount does not include course packs or registry review packages.

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Audience

Any clinician, sonographer or other medical professional who desires a hands-on scanning skills workshop to learn how to perform and interpret musculoskeletal ultrasound of the upper and lower extremities. Participants may include: Physicians, Chiropractors, NP’s, PA’s, Sonographers, Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers and other medical professionals specializing in: Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, Rheumatology, PM&R, Pain Management, Emergency Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, and other MSK related fields. Physician participants may include (but are not limited to): Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, Rheumatology, PM&R, Pain Management, Emergency Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, and other MSK related fields

Faculty

GulfCoast Ultrasound Institute

Jon Jacobson  MD, RMSK

Clinical Professor of Radiology
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
GUI QI Task Force Subcommittee
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

GulfCoast Ultrasound Institute

Paul Lento  MD, CAQSM, RMSK

Fellowship Trained, Triple Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
James A. Haley Veteran's Hospital
Tampa FL
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

GulfCoast Ultrasound Institute

Ralf G. Thiele  MD, RHMSUS

Professor of Medicine.
University of Rochester, Department of Medicine.
Division of Allergy/Immunology and Rheumatology.
Rochester, NY.
GUI QI Task Force Subcommittee
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

GulfCoast Ultrasound Institute

Kevin O'Donnell  DO

Sports Medicine Physician
Centennial, Colorado
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Content Validation
All presentations for this CME activity were reviewed and approved by members of the GUI CME Review Committee to determine content validity and to ensure that no conflicts of interest exist prior to the activity commencement or material compilation.

Disclosure of Individuals in Control of Content
In addition to the faculty listed the following individuals are recognized by GUI as being in control of content of this program:

James Mateer, MD, RDMS (Medical Director - planner, QI Task Force)
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
Milwaukee, WI
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Charlotte Derr, MD, RDMS, FACEP, FPD-AEMUS (Co-Medical Director - planner, QI Task Force)
Professor of Emergency Medicine
Fellowship Director of Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Fellowship Program
University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Tampa, FL
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Andreas Dewitz, MD, RDMS (Member of Advisory Board & QI Task Force Subcommittee)
Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine
Clinical Director of POCUS Education, Solomont Simulation Center
Department of Emergency Medicine Boston Medical Center
Boston, MA.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Lori Green, BA, RDMS, RDCS, RVT (Program Director - planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force)
Program Director and President,
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St Petersburg, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Trisha Reo, AAS, RDMS, RVT (Program Coordinator - planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force)
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St Petersburg, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Mark Swanson, RDMS, RVT (Senior Clinical/ Product Specialist - planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force)
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St Petersburg, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose


Credits

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.


The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 24.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 24.00 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

This course also meets CME/CEU requirements for ARDMS. Note: While offering the CME credit hours noted above, activities are not intended to provide extensive training or certification for exam performance or interpretation.

MSK Ultrasound Imaging Fundamentals - Online Video

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This course also meets CME / CEU requirements for ARDMS.Note: While offering the CME credit hours noted above, activities are not intended to provide extensive training or certification for exam performance or interpretation.

Travel and Lodging

Special discounted room rates are available at most of the listed properties when booked through us/using our links. Although there are a number of other hotels in the area, we have inspected these sites and can recommend them. Please book in advance for best availability and rates. Since we are located in a resort area, demand for rooms can be high during certain times of the year.

GUI Preferred Hotel & Rates
(6 min walk to Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute)
Click, Scan QR, or Call (727)363-4500 for discounted Rates
Book Here

Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
333 1st St. S | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-894-5000

GUI Preferred Hotel & Rates
(5 min walk to Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute)
Click or Call (727)363-4500 for discounted Rates
Book Here

Hyatt Place St. Petersburg Downtown
25 2nd St. N | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-202-2506 | Discount Code: 101181

(5 min walk to Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute)
Click or Call (727)363-4500 for discounted Rates
Book Here

Hampton Inn & Suites St. Petersburg Downtown
80 Beach Dr. NE | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-220-0950 | Discount Code: 0003142034

(5 min walk to Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute)
Click or Call (727)363-4500 for discounted Rates
Book Here

AC Hotel St. Petersburg Downtown
110 2nd St. N | St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
727-864-0001 | Discount Code: IG1

(8 min walk to Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute)
Click or Call (727)363-4500 for discounted Rates
Book Here

Courtyard St. Petersburg Downtown
300 4th St. N | St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
727-450-6200

(10 min walk to Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute)
Call The hotel and ask for Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute discounted Rates

Hollander Hotel St. Petersburg Downtown
421 4th Ave. N | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-873-7900 | *Can be loud on weekends

There are a number of smaller independent downtown or beachfront hotel properties in the immediate area. While we do not have any discounted rates at any beachfront hotels, We do recommend hotels on St. Pete Beach (15 min drive). Recommended properties include: Tradewinds resorts, Sirata Beach Resort, and the Don Cesar (as higher end properties). Treasure Island and Madeira Beach also offer some great properties however, are a bit further drive. (20-30min from Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute)  

In addition to our safe, sparkling beaches, we are located within an easy drive to many of Central Florida's major attractions: Busch Gardens in Tampa is about a 35 minute drive; Walt Disney World®/MGM Studios, Universal Studios-Florida, and Sea World are just four traffic lights and ninety minutes away from us via easy interstate highway! For more information on our area attractions and activities, check out VisitStPeteClearwater.com

Amenities & Local Attractions

In addition to our world-class beaches, we are located within an easy drive to many of Central Florida's major attractions, including:

Directions to our Learning Center

From Tampa or Tampa International Airport

  1. Follow signs for I-275 South to St. Petersburg. You will go over the Howard Frankland Bridge, then continue about 17 miles to Exit 23A on the left toward Sundial/The Pier
  2. After you get off at Exit 23A, I-375 E becomes 4th Ave N
  3. Turn right onto 2nd St N, the Sundial Parking Garage will be on your left
  4. Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is located at 111 2nd Ave NE in the Plaza Tower on the 8th floor

From Sarasota or South Florida

  1. If you are coming from the south over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, take I-275 North to Exit 23 for I-375 toward The Pier
  2. After you get off at Exit 23A, I-375 E becomes 4th Ave N
  3. Turn right onto 2nd St N, the Sundial Parking Garage will be on your left
  4. Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is located at 111 2nd Ave NE in the Plaza Tower on the 8th floor

Walking Directions from the Parking Garage

  1. Follow walkway from garage towards Sundial Shopping plaza (AMC Theatres)
  2. Turn right and walk down 2nd Ave N
  3. Cross 1st St NE
  4. On your left is Sab Cafe, turn left into the Plaza shops and into Plaza Tower
  5. Take elevator to 8th floor

Airports

If you are flying in, we suggest making your airline destination to Tampa International Airport or St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport.

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