MSKRAD 2026 Highlights
A World-Class Musculoskeletal Imaging Refresher hosted in Australia
MSKRAD 2026 brought together some of the most respected voices in musculoskeletal radiology for a three‑day deep dive into cutting‑edge imaging, practical case review, and high‑value clinical insights. Held in August 2026 at the Pullman East Melbourne - with both live and on‑demand access - the event delivered 20 CME points and a rich, expertly curated imaging program.
The conference was proudly supported by Imaging Associates® and Philips, underscoring its status as one of the region’s premier MSK education events.
Take a look at the highlights below
Headline Speakers: Global Expertise, Local Impact
MSKRAD 2026 featured two internationally recognised leaders in MSK imaging:
Professor Kate Stevens — Stanford University
A globally respected expert in musculoskeletal radiology, Professor Stevens leads the MSK Ultrasound program at Stanford and is deeply involved in advancing imaging education and research. Her sessions spanned the shoulder, elbow, knee, forefoot, and challenging case reviews — offering attendees a rare opportunity to learn directly from one of the field’s most influential educators.
“Her clinical focus spans diagnostic radiology and musculoskeletal abnormalities, and she is deeply involved in advancing imaging education and research.”
Dr Maria Pilar Aparisi Gómez — Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland
A consultant radiologist and Honorary Lecturer at The University of Auckland, Dr Aparisi Gómez brought extensive expertise in MSK and interventional radiology. Her sessions covered ultrasound of the shoulder and wrist, soft tissue lumps, hip impingement, bone marrow imaging, paediatric limping, and guided intra‑articular techniques.
“Dr Aparisi Gómez… subspecializing in musculoskeletal and interventional radiology… becoming first an Educational affiliate and later a fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists.”
A Wide-Ranging, High-Value Program
Across three days, MSKRAD 2026 delivered a comprehensive refresher spanning every major anatomical region and clinical scenario in MSK imaging.
Day 1 Highlights
MRI of the Shoulder (rotator cuff, impingement, labrum, instability) — Prof Stevens
Nuclear Medicine in MSK — Dr Dee Nandurkar
Ultrasound Shoulder & Wrist — Dr Aparisi Gómez
MRI Wrist — Dr Aparisi Gómez
Soft Tissue Lumps Screening — Dr Aparisi Gómez
MRI Elbow — Prof Stevens
Knee Cysts & Bursae — Prof Stevens
Day 2 Highlights
The Dark Side of MRI — Dr Daniel Saddik
Sports Medicine Pitfalls & Hip/Thigh Imaging — Dr Mark Rassie
Rheumatology Reporting Essentials — Dr Tina Racunica
MRI Knee (Ligaments & Meniscus) — Prof Stevens
FRANZCR Part 2 MSK Viva Preparation — Dr Kerelus Morkos
Hip Impingement & Case Review — Dr Aparisi Gómez
Day 3 Highlights
Bone Marrow Imaging — Dr Aparisi Gómez
The Limping Child — Dr Aparisi Gómez
Spinal Imaging Concepts — Dr Saddik
Radiotherapy & Chemotherapy Effects on MSK — Dr Aparisi Gómez
Guided Intra‑Articular Techniques (Upper & Lower Limb) — Dr Aparisi Gómez
Forefoot, Metatarsalgia & Missed Fractures — Prof Stevens
Challenging Cases — Prof Stevens
Why MSKRAD Stands Out
MSKRAD 2026 offered a rare combination of:
Global expertise from Stanford and leading Australasian radiologists
Practical, case‑based learning across all major MSK modalities
Coverage of both common and complex conditions
FRANZCR exam‑focused content
Live and on‑demand flexibility
A supportive, education‑driven environment
From sports injuries to tumour imaging, paediatrics to rheumatology, ultrasound to MRI, the breadth of content ensured radiologists at all stages, from trainees to senior consultants, walked away with refreshed skills and new insights.
A One‑Off Program That Elevates MSK Practice
MSKRAD 2026 wasn’t just a refresher for radiologists and radiographers — it was a one‑of‑a‑kind musculoskeletal imaging event that brought together world‑class speakers, a meticulously structured program, and a strong commitment to practical, clinically relevant education. Designed as a unique, standalone experience, the full three‑day program is now available on‑demand, giving clinicians the rare opportunity to revisit every lecture, case review, and expert insight at their own pace.
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MSKRAD: A Radiographer's Point of View
(by Bronwyn Jessep - Senior MRI Medical Imaging Technologist)
Some professional development ticks a CPD box. Some change how you think about the work. MSKRAD 2026, the Musculoskeletal Imaging Refresher held over the weekend at The Pullman, East Melbourne, was firmly the second kind.
The premise was simple: radiographers benefit from understanding musculoskeletal imaging the way radiologists do. Not to diagnose — that isn't our role — but to speak the same language. To know what the reporting radiologist is looking for, and what a referral is really asking of us.
The program built on the anatomy most of us already have, focusing on the extremities and their joints, and diving deeper into these structures and the pathology we're imaging. Once you understand how a structure fails, you start seeing the study differently while you're still at the console.
The lectures were generously illustrated, and quite often demonstrated across multiple modalities. Seeing the same pathology rendered in ultrasound, MRI and CT builds a far more robust mental model than any one modality alone.
The practical payoff is confidence — the concrete kind that comes from understanding the clinical question, the patient’s history, and the imaging component. That's the difference between executing a protocol and contributing to a diagnosis.
This kind of knowledge adds real value to a radiographer's day. It makes the work more engaging, and it complements everything else in the role.
Credit to the venue, too. Well catered, with sound and visuals that did justice to the details of such image-heavy content.
MSKRAD 2026 struck a balance refreshers often miss: rigorous enough to be worth a weekend, practical enough to change something about how I work on Monday.
Already looking forward to the next one.
