International Skeletal Society

What International Skeletal Society does

The International Skeletal Society (ISS) is a private professional medical society founded in 1973 that brings together leaders in musculoskeletal (MSK) science, education, and clinical practice. Its membership spans radiologists, pathologists, orthopedic surgeons, and radiation oncologists across more than 30 countries, with a stated mission of fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, scholarly activity, and professional development in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Core offerings include the Skeletal Radiology journal (published monthly by Springer Nature since 1976 and described by the society as the preeminent MSK research publication), an annual scientific meeting (the 2026 52nd Annual Meeting scheduled October 12–16), and a portfolio of educational resources such as the Musculoskeletal Core Lecture Series, Intersociety Lecture Series, RAD-PATH-SURG Lecture Series, and recurring webinars.

The society does not develop proprietary technology; its primary assets are its editorial content, professional network, and curated programs. It monetizes primarily through $250 annual active membership dues, $44 annual print journal subscriptions, and meeting registrations, supplemented by smaller streams such as newsletter sponsorship and program fees. Grant and fellowship programs — including Research Seed Grants of up to $30,000, Early Career Grants of $4,000, Travel Grants of $500–$2,500, the Founders' Editorial Fellowship, and visiting professorship programs — function as reputational investments rather than revenue lines. Day-to-day operations are outsourced to Veritas Association Management, an association management firm headquartered at 1061 E Main St. STE 300, East Dundee, Illinois, and ISS itself is staffed at 1–10 employees.

Distribution is channeled through its website, the iss.memberclicks.net member portal, the Springer Link platform, in-person annual meetings, and affiliated national musculoskeletal societies (ESSR, SSR, AMSIG, BSSR, Asian MSK Society). The ISS does not have disclosed venture, private equity, or public ownership, does not publish financial statements, and has no parent company. No acquisitions, funding rounds, or material leadership changes are reported in the available data.

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International Skeletal Society

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International Skeletal Society

Website

https://internationalskeletalsociety.com

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Private

Founded year

1976

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1–10 employees

Short description

The International Skeletal Society is a private professional medical society founded in 1973 that serves radiologists, pathologists, orthopedic surgeons, and radiation oncologists across 30+ countries through the Skeletal Radiology journal, an annual meeting, grants, fellowships, and multidisciplinary educational programming in musculoskeletal science.

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Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Active membership is $250 annual dues. The society also offers Early-Career Membership for faculty within five years of completing fellowship training.
2. Journal Subscriptions: The print version of Skeletal Radiology journal is available for $44.00 per year. The journal is published monthly by Springer-Verlag and all ISS Journals require ISS Membership to fully access content.
3. Meeting Registrations: Annual meeting registrations with reduced fees for members. The ISS annual meeting covers every aspect of musculoskeletal radiology and pathology during a 2-day Members Meeting and 3-day Update Course.
4. Research Seed Grants: The ISS awards up to two Research Seed Grants of $30,000 each, funded by the society to promote scholarly activity in musculoskeletal research.

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Core offering

The International Skeletal Society is a professional medical society that unites musculoskeletal radiologists, pathologists, orthopedic surgeons, and radiation oncologists worldwide. Its core offerings are centered on the Skeletal Radiology monthly journal (published with Springer Nature), an annual scientific meeting with Members Meeting and Update Course components, and a portfolio of grants, fellowships, lecture series, and webinars that support musculoskeletal research, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Product overview

The International Skeletal Society operates as a professional medical society rather than a commercial software company, offering a portfolio of scholarly and educational products. Its core offerings include Skeletal Radiology (the official monthly journal published by Springer Nature) and the ISS Annual Meeting (featuring a Members Meeting and Update Course). The society supports research through competitive grants: Research Seed Grants ($30,000), Early Career Grants ($4,000), and Travel Grants ($500-$2,500). Professional development opportunities include the Founders' Fellowship in editorial publishing, the Don Resnick Visiting Professor Program, and the Rising Star Pathology Travel Fellowship. Educational resources comprise the Musculoskeletal Core Lecture Series, Intersociety Lecture Series, RAD-PATH-SURG Lecture Series, webinars, and the Bare Bones Newsletter. The society also publishes White Papers & Guidelines and maintains a collection of free journal articles.

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• Skeletal Radiology: The official journal of the International Skeletal Society, published monthly by Springer Nature, covering disorders of the musculoskeletal system including the spine.

Products and services

• Skeletal Radiology Journal Official monthly journal of the ISS, published by Springer Nature, covering disorders of the musculoskeletal system including the spine with an interdisciplinary radiological-pathological-surgical approach. Available to ISS members with print subscription priced at $44/year.
• ISS Annual Meeting Flagship annual conference featuring a 2-day Members Meeting and 3-day Update Course covering every aspect of musculoskeletal radiology and pathology, with reduced registration fees for ISS members.
• ISS Research Seed Grant Award of up to $30,000 (up to two per year) to ISS members for musculoskeletal research projects, with grants budgeted over one or two years and salary support limited to 40%.
• ISS Early Career Grant Award of $4,000 (up to three per year) to residents, fellows, or attendings within 5 years of completing training for musculoskeletal research projects.
• ISS Travel Grant Travel grants ranging from $500 to $2,500 to support ISS Annual Meeting presenters including members presenting at the Members Meeting, Scientific Meeting, Refresher Course, Rad-Path-Surg MSK Course, or Ultrasound Course.
• ISS Don Resnick Visiting Professor Program A 2-week visiting professorship for mid-career musculoskeletal faculty hosted at University Health Network in Toronto and University of Ottawa, promoting international exchange of MSK practice and education.
• ISS Rising Star Howard Dorfman Pathology Travel Fellowship A travel fellowship enabling pathology fellows or junior attendings to visit Hospital for Special Surgery in New York and Memorial Sloan Kettering for up to two weeks to develop clinical, research, and teaching skills.
• ISS Founders' Fellowship with Skeletal Radiology Annual editorial fellowship awarded to one physician or scientist interested in medical publishing and MSK disorders, providing $10,000 to cover travel and meeting expenses plus mentorship from senior Springer Nature publishing staff.
• Musculoskeletal Core Lecture Series Series of 20-30 minute lectures created for radiology trainees, delivered by teachers from the ISS and Society of Skeletal Radiology, covering foundational musculoskeletal imaging topics.
• Intersociety Lecture Series Lecture series supplementing the MSK Core Lecture Series, intended for trainees and developed in partnership with affiliated national musculoskeletal societies.
• RAD-PATH-SURG Lecture Series Mini-members meeting lecture series consisting of radiology-pathology case conferences alternating with didactic conferences, hosted by affiliated national musculoskeletal societies to foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
• ISS Webinars Online educational webinars covering topics such as AI applications in MSK imaging, workplace wellness and burnout, and opportunistic imaging diagnostics, including joint webinars with IFMRS.
• Free SKRA Articles Collection of free articles from Skeletal Radiology covering topics in musculoskeletal imaging including bone marrow, MRI, osteoarthritis, and tumor imaging, accessible without membership.
• White Papers & Guidelines Professional resources including the Glossary of Terms for Musculoskeletal Radiology and sports injury guidelines disseminated from partner societies.

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Eight partnerships are on record, tiered affiliated, core and operational.

• Asian Musculoskeletal SocietyaffiliatedOthersThe Asian Musculoskeletal Society was formed in 1999 and consists of radiologists and other individuals with a special interest in musculoskeletal radiology and related fields. It is listed as an affiliated intersociety link on the ISS website.
• Australasian Musculoskeletal Imaging GroupaffiliatedOthersAMSIG is an intersociety partner listed on the ISS website, serving radiologists and professionals interested in musculoskeletal imaging in Australia and New Zealand.
• British Society Skeletal RadiologistsaffiliatedOthersThe BSSR represents society of skeletal radiologists from the UK and Ireland and is listed as an intersociety link affiliated with the ISS.
• European Society Musculoskeletal RadiologyaffiliatedOthersThe ESSR is a European sister society comprising 340 members from 20 countries across Europe. It is affiliated with ISS and hosts joint meetings including ESSR 2026 Annual Meeting in Manchester, UK (June 18-20, 2026).
• Society of Skeletal RadiologyaffiliatedOthersThe SSR is the subspecialty of musculoskeletal radiology in the U.S. and is affiliated with ISS. Jointly created the MSK Core Lecture Series of 20-30 minute lectures for trainees in radiology. The SSR 2026 Annual Meeting is scheduled for March 7-11, 2026 in Huntington Beach, CA.
• Springer NaturecoreTechnology or IntegrationSkeletal Radiology, the preeminent scientific journal dedicated to musculoskeletal (MSK) imaging, is owned by the International Skeletal Society (ISS) and published by Springer Nature. The ISS Founders' Fellowship includes mentorship from senior members of the Springer Nature publishing team.
• International Federation of Musculoskeletal Research SocietiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ISS co-hosts webinars with IFMRS, including 'Imaging Beyond Intent: Advancing Diagnostics with Opportunistic Imaging'. The collaboration represents a joint educational initiative between the two organizations.
• Veritas Association ManagementoperationalOthersISS is managed by Veritas Association Management (VAM), which provides operational and administrative management services including meeting coordination, membership management, and financial administration. Located at the ISS headquarters in East Dundee, Illinois.

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