The Orthopedic Academy

Anne Fiore, DNP, CNP; Senior Director, Orthopedic Academy

Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA  02114

Email: afiore@mgh.harvard.edu

Register for the MSK Imaging Series

Learn more about the MSK Imaging Education Series

    85% of patients seen in primary/urgent care report musculoskeletal (MSK) problems. Many providers have reported the need for more MSK knowledge. As a result, Anne Fiore, DNP, CNP (Director, Orthopedic Academy), developed a year-long CE program to enhance understanding of MSK radiographic imaging and procedures, accuracy and appropriateness of ordering, interpretation of findings and how to integrate the findings into clinical practice to improve patient care and outcomes.

    This monthly CE series is brought to you by Mass General Brigham Orthopedic Academy and sponsored by the Norman Knight Center. The series is organized by anatomical site (e.g., knee, hip, shoulder, spine) and includes various MSK conditions, fractures, infection and MSK procedures (review of aspiration, biopsy, ultrasound, ablation).

    Continuing Education credits will be awarded:

    • 1 ANCC contact hours
    • 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
    • 1 AAPA Category 1 CME credits

    Register for the MSK Imaging Series

    Schedule

    Jad Husseini, MD

    09/05/2025: Radiographic Evaluation of Bone Lesions
    Speaker: Jad Husseini, MD
    Program PDF

    At the end of Dr. Husseini's presentation, participants will be able to:
    • Understand radiographic imaging techniques and application in evaluating bone lesions
    • Recognize and differentiate between various types of bone lesions, including benign and malignant conditions, through radiographic images
    • Develop skills to accurately order and interpret radiographic findings, including identifying key features and patterns associated with different bone lesions
    Jad Husseini, MD

    10/03/2025: Imaging Principles of the Knee
    Speaker: Jad Husseini, MD
    Program PDF

    At the end of Dr. Husseini's presentation, participants will be able to:
    • Discuss radiographic imaging techniques and application in evaluating knee conditions
    • Determine which imaging technique is most appropriate for diagnosis common knee conditions: x-ray, CT or MRI
    • Develop skills to accurately order and interpret radiographic findings of the knee
    J. Rafael Terneira Vicentini, MD

    11/07/2025: Imaging Principles of the Shoulder
    Speaker: J. Rafael Terneira Vicentini, MD
    Program PDF

    At the end of Dr. Vincetini's presentation, participants will be able to:
    • Discuss radiographic imaging techniques and application in evaluating shoulder conditions.
    • Determine which imaging technique is most appropriate for diagnosis common shoulder conditions: x-ray, CT or MRI.
    • Develop skills to accurately order and interpret radiographic findings of the shoulder.
    Jad Husseini, MD

    12/05/2025: Radiographic Evaluation of Low Back Pain
    Speaker: Jad Husseini, MD
    Program PDF

    At the end of Dr. Husseini's presentation, participants will be able to:
    • Understand radiographic imaging techniques and application in evaluating low back pain.
    • Develop skills to accurately order and interpret radiologic findings.
    • Identify the appropriate use of MSK imaging; plain x-ray, MR, CT, PET, US.
    • Recognize and interpret common benign musculoskeletal pathologies of the lumbar spine/low back.
    • Increase knowledge relative to the wide variety of MSK procedures to treat various conditions of the low back (e.g.steroid injections).
    Zachary Stewart, MD

    01/09/2026: Imaging Principles of Soft Tissue Masses
    Speaker: Zachary Stewart, MD
    Program PDF

    At the end of Dr. Stewart's presentation, participants will be able to:
    • Discuss radiographic imaging techniques and application in evaluating soft tissue masses
    • Recognize and differentiate between various types of soft tissue masses
    • Name three common soft tissue masses
    • Describe characteristics of soft tissue masses which are suspicious for malignancy
    • Identify cases which should be referred to a specialist
    Bill Palmer, MD

    02/06/2026: Radiographic Evaluation of Sports Injuries
    Speaker: Bill Palmer, MD

    Joe Simeone, MD

    03/06/2026: Sports Medicine
    Speaker: Joe Simeone, MD

    TBA

    04/03/2026: Imaging Principles of the Hip
    Speaker: TBA

    Connie Chang, MD

    05/01/2026: Radiographic Evaluation of Infection/Procedures
    Speaker: Connie Chang, MD

    TBA

    06/05/2026: MSK Procedures
    Speaker: TBA

    Program Details

    • Location: all virtual via Microsoft Teams
    • Held on the first Friday of the month (except for Jan 2026, changed to the 2nd Friday)
    • Time: 7:00 – 8:00 AM
    • No capacity limit
    • Register here

    Contact

    Planning committee for series:

    • Anne Fiore, DNP, CNP – Director, Mass General Brigham Orthopedic Academy
    • Karen Myrick, DNP, CNP – Program Manager, Mass General Brigham Orthopedic Academy Orthopedic
    • Jad Husseini, MD, MGB Musculoskeletal Radiology

    For more information, email Anne Fiore, DNP, CNP: afiore@mgh.harvard.edu