Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) encompass a spectrum of degenerative,
inflammatory conditions predominantly affecting the joints. They are a leading cause of …

Despite the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in the United States, physicians have
received inadequate training during medical school on how to examine, diagnose, and …

Background Musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and diseases place a significant burden on the
health care system. Despite this, research indicates that physician training in the area of …

Materials and Methods The Tufts University School of Medicine Institutional Review Board
approved this study. The medical school curriculum at our institution was redesigned to …

Introduction Though musculoskeletal complaints account for roughly one-quarter of primary
care and emergency department visits, only 2% of US medical school curriculum is devoted …

Objective To document the current state of MSK medicine education across nationally
accredited undergraduate medical programs. Design A cross-sectional survey design was …

Background Integrated health professions curricula aim to produce graduates who are
capable of meeting current and future healthcare needs. This is reflected in pharmacy …

The prevalence and cost of musculoskeletal diseases have increased dramatically over the
last several decades, with more than half of US adults currently affected by a …

Musculoskeletal Education in Medical School: Deficits in Kno... : JBJS Musculoskeletal
Education in Medical School: Deficits in Knowledge and Strategies for Improvement : JBJS …

Background Deficiencies in medical student knowledge in musculoskeletal medicine have
been well documented. To address these deficiencies, numerous curricular changes at our …