About SSR

The Society of Skeletal Radiology (SSR) was founded in 1978, at about the same time that Musculoskeletal Imaging (then Skeletal Radiology) was being formed as a distinct specialty within Radiology. Skeletal Radiology fellowships were not being recruited or advertised, and academic Radiology programs did not typically include Skeletal sections or specialists within their organization. The SSR was created to address the issues of specialty recognition and representation, resident and fellowship training, research in musculoskeletal imaging and continuing education. Society membership remains limited to Musculoskeletal Radiologists and Fellows in order to insure dedication to these goals. The SSR is currently the largest society dedicated to the practice of musculoskeletal imaging, with over 1500 active full members.

It is the continuing mission of the Society of Skeletal Radiology to encourage and support the development of expertise in the subspecialty of Musculoskeletal Radiology. The SSR's CME efforts provide continuing medical education for practicing musculoskeletal radiologists via an annual scientific meeting and online resources.  The society, through these and other means, including scholarships and awards, also supports research, teaching and the development of our organization and its membership. The SSR thoughtfully represents our specialty and our members through its socioeconomic, residency and fellowship, standards, wellness, and other essential committees.  The SSR is a cosponsor of the Journal of Skeletal Radiology, sponsor of the Musculoskeletal Radiology Fellowship Match, has formal liaisons with other international MSK societies and sends representation to the ACR, ARR and AIUM.

The Society of Skeletal Radiology is proud to represent Musculoskeletal Radiology in the United States and Canada and with our membership, is committed to the continual advancement of our science, our teaching and our service.