MSKUS

What MSKUS does

MSKUS is a privately-held medical training company founded in 1998 by Dr. Thomas B. Clark, specializing in musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) education for physicians and allied health professionals. The company delivers in-person, hands-on training covering diagnostic ultrasound, ultrasound-guided injection procedures, and Nerve Hydrodissection techniques, serving rheumatologists, orthopedic surgeons, anesthesiologists, pain management physicians, sports medicine physicians, radiologists, and sonographers. Its training methodology emphasizes 90% practical time, small group learning (1:4 or 1:5 faculty-to-attendee ratios), and a dual-track curriculum separating MSK joint injection from advanced Nerve/Spine procedures. CME credit (up to 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits per course) is jointly provided through ACCME-accredited The Institute for Medical Studies.

The company offers three primary commercial products: the Ultrasound Guided Injection Cadaver Course ($2,950 per person, 2-day, scheduled across multiple US cities), the Diagnostic Ultrasound Course ($2,800 per person, 2-day, scheduled across multiple US cities), and the Advanced On-Site Training program ($5,000/day with a 2-day minimum, 1-6 base participants plus $150 add-ons up to 10 participants). Distribution is direct: self-serve registration via mskus.com for scheduled public courses and direct sales contact for customized on-site engagements at client facilities. The company has operated since 1998 across all 50 US states and 7 international markets (Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Netherlands, Italy, Hong Kong).

The business model is event-driven professional services revenue from course registrations and on-site training contracts, supplemented by reference content (Handbook of Diagnostic Ultrasound, Handbook of Ultrasound-Guided Injections, Spine Handbook, Ultrasound Guided Hydrodissection, Blue Book of Diagnostic Ultrasound, Basics of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Needle Guidance). Marketing is conducted primarily through the company website, Constant Contact email newsletter, downloadable PDF course flyers, and direct contact forms. MSKUS is headquartered in Vista, California, and based on available information remains a privately-held, founder-operated company with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

MSKUS

Legal name

MSKUS

Website

https://mskus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MSKUS is a private medical training company founded in 1998 that delivers hands-on musculoskeletal ultrasound courses for physicians and allied health professionals across 50 US states and 7 countries, including cadaver-based injection training and diagnostic ultrasound workshops that earn ACCME-accredited CME credits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Education and Training

NAICS

Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Certifications (EDAAANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ), Nursing & Allied Health Certification Prep (CNA, EMT/Paramedic, Radiology, Sonography, PT/OT) (EDANAIAB)

Keywords

• Musculoskeletal ultrasound training
• Ultrasound-guided injection courses
• Sonography certification workshops
• Diagnostic ultrasound education
• CME accredited training

Headquarters

HQ city

Vista

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Training Courses: Two-day intensive hands-on training courses held in various US cities. Registration fees cover course instruction, materials, and CME credits. Courses include Cadaver Courses and Diagnostic Ultrasound Courses.
2. On-Site Training Services: Customized private training delivered at client facilities. Billed at $5,000/day with 2-day minimum. Includes all travel expenses for domestic clients and MSKUS Handbook per participant.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

MSKUS (Musculoskeletal Ultrasound) delivers in-person medical training courses for physicians and allied health professionals, focusing on diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound and ultrasound-guided injection procedures including nerve hydrodissection. Offerings include scheduled two-day public courses (Ultrasound Guided Injection Cadaver Course and Diagnostic Ultrasound Course) and customized on-site training delivered at client healthcare facilities, with CME credit awarded through an ACCME-accredited joint providership with The Institute for Medical Studies.

Product overview

MSKUS (Musculoskeletal Ultrasound) is a medical training company founded in 1998 that specializes in musculoskeletal ultrasound training for healthcare professionals. The company offers a portfolio of in-person training courses including the Ultrasound Guided Injection Cadaver Course and Diagnostic Ultrasound Course (both 2-day intensive programs held at various U.S. locations), as well as a customizable Advanced On-Site Training program delivered at client facilities. All courses include hands-on instruction, anatomy and pathology review, and CME credit opportunities through accreditation with The Institute for Medical Studies. The company also provides the MSKUS Handbook as educational material for on-site training participants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ultrasound Guided Injection Cadaver Course A 2-day intensive hands-on cadaver course providing training in ultrasound-guided needle skills and injection techniques for interventional musculoskeletal procedures. Offered in MSK or Nerve/Spine track options at beginner-to-advanced levels; priced at $2,950 per person. Designed for physicians and medical professionals seeking hands-on interventional ultrasound training on cadaver specimens.
• Diagnostic Ultrasound Course A 2-day course focusing on diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, covering knobology, ultrasound physics, anatomy, pathology interpretation, and live model scanning. Includes MSK, Nerve and Spine tracks with hands-on instruction; priced at $2,800 per person. Designed for physicians and sonographers seeking to improve diagnostic ultrasound scanning and interpretation skills.
• Advanced On-Site Training A customized private musculoskeletal ultrasound training program delivered at the client's facility, providing 2-3 days of hands-on training for 1-6 participants (extendable to 10 at $150/each additional). Includes MSKUS Handbook per participant, all travel expenses for domestic clients, up to 16 CME credits per person, and is priced at $5,000/day with a 2-day minimum. International clients are responsible for hotel costs. Designed for healthcare clinics, hospitals, and academic/government medical institutions seeking to upskill a group of providers on-site.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 16 Category 1 AMA PRA Credits per course

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Institute for Medical Studies (IMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCME accreditation partnership. IMS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. IMS jointly provides CME credit for MSKUS courses with Joint Providership arrangement.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• 123sonography: Global ultrasound education platform offering online and live courses across MSK, echocardiography, POCUS, and vascular. Competes with MSKUS for physician training dollars with a more scalable digital delivery model.
• Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute: One of the largest US providers of ACCME-accredited hands-on ultrasound training courses across multiple specialties including MSK. Closest direct competitor to MSKUS in the in-person CME ultrasound training market.
• Core Ultrasound: Point-of-care ultrasound education company offering online courses, live events, and a popular blog. Overlaps directly with MSKUS on MSK ultrasound content targeting emergency medicine and sports medicine physicians.
• The POCUS Institute: Focused POCUS training provider offering CME-accredited ultrasound courses for clinicians. Competes with MSKUS for the same practicing physician audience seeking hands-on diagnostic and procedural ultrasound training.

Broad incumbents

• FUJIFILM SonoSite: Major ultrasound equipment OEM with a robust in-person and online education/training arm (SonoSite Institute) covering MSK and POCUS applications. Competes indirectly by offering training bundled with equipment sales.
• AIUM (American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine): Professional multispecialty society for ultrasound with CME-accredited conventions, courses, and certification programs. Operates more broadly than MSKUS across all ultrasound subspecialties and offers credentialing pathways that overlap with MSKUS's training value proposition.

Emerging players

• Butterfly Network: Handheld ultrasound hardware company with Butterfly Academy, a free integrated educational platform including MSK content. Represents the emerging digital-first model of ultrasound training that competes with MSKUS's traditional in-person approach.

Others

• SDMS (Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography): Professional society for sonographers offering CME, continuing education, and credentialing resources. Overlaps with MSKUS's sonographer training segment and competes for the same continuing-education dollars.

Regional players

• Intensive Care Ultrasound Institute (ICUUS): Specialist ultrasound training provider focused on critical care and emergency medicine. Comparable in pedagogical approach (hands-on, small group) but operates in a different clinical vertical than MSKUS.
• Thomas Jefferson University Ultrasound Institute: University-affiliated diagnostic medical sonography training program offering both degree and continuing education pathways. Overlaps with MSKUS on the educational training side but operates under an academic rather than commercial model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mskusultrasound
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mskus

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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