2023 MSK Fellowship Match MOU Submission | Society of Skeletal Radiology

This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) takes effect on date of last signature between the Society of Skeletal Radiology (SSR), a nonprofit corporation with its principal place of business at 1061 East Main Street, Suite 300, East Dundee, IL 60118, and the institution identified in Item #1 below.

*Please note that every item requires a response. You may enter "N/A" for text fields that are not needed.

The deadline for completing the MSK Match MOU is August 1, 2022.

1. Name and Mailing Address of MSK Fellowship Training Program

MSK Fellowship Program/Institution *

Program/Institution 2

Address *

Address 2

City/Town *

State/Province *

ZIP/Postal Code *

Country *

2. Purpose *

Purpose: SSR has evaluated how to improve the current application and selection process for residents who apply to MSK radiology fellowship programs. Based on its review, the SSR has established an MSK Radiology Fellowship Match Program through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). The SSR believes that a Match is the best way to ensure that the application and selection process is fair and transparent for both applicants and programs. It allows both parties the opportunity to explore their options and make informed decisions without pressure or coercion. Importantly, it establishes a uniform timeline for interviews, ranking and notification. These are essential elements for sustaining the value and quality of MSK radiology fellowship training. The SSR desires that all eligible US-based MSK radiology fellowship programs participate in the Program, and will implement the "All in Policy" which requires that all available fellowship spots in participating programs are listed through the Match. Participating programs must be accredited or affiliated with an ACGME program, sign a sponsorship agreement and agree with the NRMP's timeframe. This Memorandum of Understanding establishes the parties' responsibilities regarding this initiative.

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3. No Offers Commitment *

No Offers Commitment: SSR requests that participating fellowship programs not make any offers to applicants for the 2024-25 appointment year outside of the Match. Participating programs may interview candidates for the 2024-25 appointment year starting on November 1, 2022.

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4. Term and Termination *

Term and Termination: Programs must enter into this MOU by August 1, 2022. This MOU shall remain in full force and effect through June 30, 2023. At any time, the parties may extend and/or modify the MOU beyond the initial term. Alternatively, either party may terminate the MOU on thirty (30) days' written noticed provided by any reasonable business means.

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5. Entirety *

Entirety: This MOU constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the parties. Any additions or amendments to this MOU must be in writing and signed by both parties.

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6. Understanding *

Understanding: All parties fully understand their legal rights, responsibilities and obligations under this MOU and accept them as legally binding.

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7. MSK Fellowship Program Director - Required NRMP database information

Director Last Name *

Director First Name *

Director Middle Initial *

Director Degree *

Director Email *

Director Date of Birth *

Director Phone *

Director Fax *

8. MSK Fellowship Program Coordinator - Required NRMP database information

Coordinator Last Name *

Coordinator First Name *

Coordinator Middle Initial *

Coordinator Email *

Coordinator Date of Birth *

9. Is the MSK Fellowship Program accredited by ACGME? *

Yes

No

10. Is the MSK Fellowship Program affiliated with an ACGME-accredited residency program in the core discipline (diagnostic radiology)? *

Yes

No

11. ACGME Code of the MSK fellowship program or the affiliated residency program in the core discipline: *

12. Number of fellows entering the program in the 2024-25 appointment year: *

13. "All in Policy" *

In accordance with the "All in Policy", please confirm that the number of available fellowship spots for appointment year 2024-25 is equivalent to the number of positions that will be listed in the Match (ie. available positions cannot be filled outside of the Match, including for internal candidates).

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14. This document serves as an electronic signature for Sue O'Sullivan, Executive Director of the SSR and NRMP MSK Match Liaison, on July 1, 2022 on behalf of the Society of Skeletal Radiology. In accordance with this agreement, you warrant the truthfulness of the information provided in this document.

First and Last Name *

Date *

Month

Day

Year

15. Terms of Acceptance *

I understand that checking this box constitutes a legal signature confirming that I acknowledge and agree to the above Terms of Acceptance.

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