Musculoskeletal radiology training in the UK: a national survey by the British Society of Skeletal Radiologists.

AIM To identify the standard of core and subspecialist musculoskeletal (MSK) training across deaneries in the UK. MATERIALS AND METHODS An online survey of 46 questions with responses in Likert scale or dichotomous formats was distributed to members of the Society of Radiologists in training, British Society of Skeletal Radiologists (BSSR), Training Programme Directors and the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) Junior Radiology Forum representatives for national training schemes across the country. Responses were analysed descriptively with narrative analysis of free-text comments. RESULTS One hundred and seventy-eight participants completed the survey. Forty-six percent (81/178) were core trainees (ST1–3), 47% (84/178) were subspecialist trainees, and 7% (13/178) were newly qualified consultants ( CONCLUSIONS There are inconsistencies in MSK training offered in the UK. Although the majority of trainees are satisfied, there were gaps and potential threats to the quality of training. MSK training is witnessing substantial demand from trainees and workforce strategists necessitating tactical investments to standardise and enhance its quality.