Abstract
This article outlines the development of radiology training in the Middle East. It
discusses the history of radiology in the region and current available pathways to
subspecialize in musculoskeletal (MSK) radiology. Owing to the rapidly changing demographics
and health indicators in the region, a major shift has occurred in the government's
focus in directing more resources to advance the health care system. This in addition
to intraregional initiatives, such as the establishment of many radiologic societies,
has provided strong incentives toward developing radiology training programs in the
region. There are profound differences in the region regarding the development of
radiology, with only few countries offering structured radiology training programs
and MSK radiology fellowships. To keep up with the explosion of information in imaging
technology and hold clinical ground, current and future MSK radiologists must overcome
certain challenges and change their approach to stay clinically relevant.
Keywords
Middle East - radiology training programs - musculoskeletal radiology