SSR MSK Fellowship Match Program

This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) takes effect on date of last signature between the Society of Skeletal Radiology (SSR), a nonprofit corporation with its principal place of business at 1061 East Main Street, Suite 300, East Dundee, IL 60018, and the institution identified in Item #1 below.

*Please note that every item requires a response. You may enter "N/A" for text fields that are not needed.

Question Title

* 1. Name and Mailing Address of MSK Fellowship Training Program

MSK Fellowship Program/Institution

Program/Institution 2

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Question Title

* 2. Purpose. SSR has evaluated how to improve the current application and selection process for residents who apply to MSK radiology fellowship programs. Based on its review, the SSR has established an MSK Radiology Fellowship Match Program through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). The SSR believes that a Match is the best way to ensure that the application and selection process is fair and transparent for both applicants and programs. It allows both parties the opportunity to explore their options and make informed decisions without pressure or coercion. Importantly, it establishes a uniform timeline for interviews, ranking and notification. These are essential elements for sustaining the value and quality of MSK radiology fellowship training. The SSR desires that all eligible US-based MSK radiology fellowship programs participate in the Program, and will implement the "All in Policy" which requires that all available fellowship spots in participating programs are listed through the Match. Participating programs must be accredited or affiliated with an ACGME program, sign a sponsorship agreement and agree with the NRMP's timeframe. This Memorandum of Understanding establishes the parties' responsibilities regarding this initiative.

Acknowledge agreement

Question Title

* 3. No Offers Commitment. SSR requests that participating fellowship programs not make any offers to applicants for the 2021-22 appointment year outside of the Match. Participating programs may interview candidates for the 2021-22 appointment year starting on December 1, 2019.

Acknowledge agreement

Question Title

* 4. Term and Termination. Programs must enter into this MOU by August 2, 2019. This MOU shall remain in full force and effect through June 30, 2021. At any time, the parties may extend and/or modify the MOU beyond the initial term. Alternatively, either party may terminate the MOU on thirty (30) days' written noticed provided by any reasonable business means.

Acknowledge agreement

Question Title

* 5. Entirety. This MOU constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the parties. Any additions or amendments to this MOU must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Acknowledge agreement

Question Title

* 6. Understanding. All parties fully understand their legal rights, responsibilities and obligations under this MOU and accept them as legally binding.

Acknowledge agreement

Question Title

* 7. MSK Fellowship Program Director - Required NRMP database information

Last Name

First Name

Middle Initial

Degree

Date of Birth

Phone

Fax

Question Title

* 8. MSK Fellowship Program Coordinator - Required NRMP database information

Last Name

First Name

Middle Initial

Date of Birth

Question Title

* 9. Is the MSK Fellowship Program accredited by ACGME?

Yes

Question Title

* 10. Is the MSK Fellowship Program affiliated with an ACGME-accredited residency program in the core discipline (diagnostic radiology)?

Yes

Question Title

* 11. ACGME Code of the MSK fellowship program or the affiliated residency program in the core discipline:

Question Title

* 12. Number of fellows entering the program in the 2021-22 appointment year:

Question Title

* 13. In accordance with the "All in Policy", please confirm that the number of available fellowship spots for appointment year 2021-22 is equivalent to the number of positions that will be listed in the Match (ie. available positions cannot be filled outside of the Match, including for internal candidates).

Acknowledge agreement

Question Title

* 14. This document serves as an electronic signature for Sue O'Sullivan, Executive Director of the SSR and NRMP MSK Match Liaison, on July 1, 2019 on behalf of the Society of Skeletal Radiology. In accordance with this agreement, you warrant the truthfulness of the information provided in this document.

First and Last Name

Date

Question Title

* 15. I understand that checking this box constitutes a legal signature confirming that I acknowledge and agree to the above Terms of Acceptance.

Acknowledge agreement