Attention: RhMSUS-Certified/Prospective Professionals and Rheumatology Community

The Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certification in Rheumatology™ (RhMSUS) certification is at risk of losing funding if we do not actively advocate for its fundamental importance to the growth and sustainability of rheumatology ultrasound.

RhMSUS represents the gold standard in demonstrating expertise, enhancing patient care, and advancing professional development in rheumatology. As champions of this credential, we urge you to maintain your RhMSUS certification and join us in vocally advocating for its critical role in our field.

Join Us in ACR Convergence 2025 in Chicago at the Business of Rheumatology Lounge!

How to Attain RhMSUS Certification

Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 1 to 2 PM Central Time

Monday, October 27, 2025 from 1 to 2 PM Central Time

Lead Facilitator: Housam Aldeen Sarakbi, MD, RhMSUS
University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky, United States

This event is a vital opportunity to:

• Network with fellow prospective and certified professionals, thought leaders, advocates, and policymakers.
• Advocatefor the fundamental importance of RhMSUS certification in maintaining standards and securing funding to sustain its impact on rheumatology.
• Learn about the latest advancements in musculoskeletal ultrasound and professional development opportunities.

Why Maintain Your RhMSUS Certification?

• Demonstrate Competence: Certification showcases your expertise to patients, peers, and payers, reinforcing trust and credibility in your ability to deliver high-quality musculoskeletal ultrasound services.
• Drive Growth in the Field : Maintaining certification fosters professional development and advances in musculoskeletal ultrasound research and application. Certified practitioners drive a threefold increase in MSUS use, enhancing clinical practice (Fairchild et al., 2023).
• Strengthen Reimbursement: Certification ensures payer recognition and maintains reimbursement for your work and expertise. MSUS provides value as is less costly than MRI yet offers dynamic evaluations, improving decision-making (Fairchild et al., 2023).
• Protect Funding: Advocacy for RhMSUS sustains funding, critical for rheumatology’s future. Certification supports consistent reimbursement
  Reference: Fairchild RM et al. Semin Arthritis Rheum. 2023;63:152276. doi: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2023.152276.

Take Action Today!

• Renew Your Certification: Ensure your RhMSUS status is active to continue demonstrating your commitment to quality, competence, and the growth of our field.
• Register for the Event: Join us at the Business of Rheumatology Lounge 2025 in Chicago at ACR Convergence 2025.
• Spread the Word: Share this call to action with colleagues and amplify our social media posts on RhMSUS certification on LinkedIn, X, and Facebook. Vocal advocacy is essential to protect the funding and future of this critical credential.

Let’s unite to sustain, and advocate for the value of RhMSUS certification. Together, we can ensure its continued impact on patient care, professional growth, and the financial stability of our field.

We look forward to seeing you in Chicago!