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About UltimateMSK

UltimateMSK is a comprehensive web-based platform organized into multiple teaching modules. The subscription-based format allows you to study at your own pace, ensuring that you can practice and revisit the material as often as you need to achieve proficiency in musculoskeletal US. Each module includes free CE credits. In addition to the learning modules, UltimateMSK offers a dedicated space for collaboration. Visitors to the site, whether they have a subscription or not, can ask questions, share interesting images or cases, and engage with a growing community of musculoskeletal US enthusiasts. UltimateMSK’s goal is to foster a collaborative learning environment that enhances the experience for all of us.

Our Mission

The mission of UltimateMSK is to promote musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSK US) education and support the growth of the MSK US community through both didactics and collaboration. Proficiency in MSK US is a continuum that requires both individual learning and community engagement. UltimateMSK strives to become a leader in MSK US education by offering comprehensive and easy-to-understand learning modules, ongoing case examples, interesting images, and sharing the experiences of others in the field.

UltimateMSK is also developing advanced learning modules on topics such as the brachial and cervical plexus, advanced shoulder US including the pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi muscle-tendon units, the deep gluteal space, and a rheumatology module for non-rheumatologists. Additionally, UltimateMSK will foster ongoing collaboration with MSK US practitioners across all disciplines and levels through case discussions, Q&A sessions, webinars, and various other postings related to MSK US.

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Douglas Hoffman, MD

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Dr. Hoffman has over 30 years of experience in sports medicine and orthopedics. He is the founder and director of a dedicated MSK Ultrasound Department at a large multispecialty medical system and is actively involved with MSK US education and research.

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Credentials
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Dedicated MSK US clinical practice

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Peer-reviewed publications

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MSK US education leadership positions

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