
ArLAR Musculoskeletal Sonography Group
Advancing musculoskeletal ultrasound teaching, standards, accreditation, and research across the Arab region.

Aim
Establish an Arabic MSUS-accredited body under ArLAR as a platform for cooperation among Arab MSUS experts, and enhance MSUS teaching and accreditation for rheumatologists in the region to an international level.
Objectives
- Spread MSUS skills among rheumatologists in the region.
- Facilitate the training of fellows and trainees within the Arab region.
- Standardize MSUS practice in the Arab region according to international guidelines.
- Establish an accredited ArLAR-MSUS certification programme for rheumatologists in the region.
- Conduct regional MSUS-related research projects.
Plan
- Provide regular accredited MSUS courses in the region, progressing from basic to intermediate and advanced levels.
- Collaborate with international MSUS bodies such as EULAR and ACR to implement their guidelines and accreditation standards.
- Participate with Arab Journal of Rheumatology editors to publish regular articles related to MSUS practice and research.

