National MSK Medicine and Rehab Course 2026 – Interviews
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At the National Musculoskeletal Medicine and Rehabilitation Course 2026 (21–23 January 2026, Leeds, UK), BSPRM recorded a series of interviews with faculty members and course attendees from the UK and internationally to extend learning beyond the event.
These videos captured reflections on musculoskeletal (MSK) and pain training in rehabilitation medicine, the benefits of structured and hands-on education, the importance of international collaboration, and perspectives on the evolving role and future of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) in the UK and globally.
Launching EURO-MUSCULUS in the UK: Prof. Levent Özçakar
Prof. Levent Özçakar, Vice President of ISPRM, was interviewed by Dr Ece Yilmaz-Kara, Consultant in PRM in Oxford and BSPRM Council Member.
In this interview, Prof. Özçakar reflected on:
🎓 The role of high-quality MSK education in strengthening PRM training in the UK
🤝 The value of international collaboration in addressing workforce and training challenges
📍 The significance of bringing the EURO-MUSCULUS course to the UK for the first time, and its potential impact on MSK and ultrasound-based clinical practice
MSK & Pain Training Across Borders: UK and International Perspectives
This video brought together perspectives from international and UK trainees and clinicians on musculoskeletal education and the evolving role of PRM.
Dr Elaf Alnazer and Dr Rawan Al Zahrani, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialists (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia), reflected on:
🌍 The value of international MSK education and exposure to global expertise
🩺 The value of of structured MSK training and hands-on ultrasound learning
💬 Perspectives on the growing landscape of PRM in Saudi Arabia
Dr Oli Russell, Rehabilitation Medicine Trainee (Oxford), shared reflections on:
💬 The future of PRM in the UK and globally
🧠 The wider impact of PRM in reducing disability and improving population health
Exploring PRM Training in the UK and Italy: Insights from the MSK & Pain Course
In this interview, Dr Emily Burns, UK PRM trainee, spoke with Dr Federica Lorelli, final-year PRM trainee at the University of Turin (Italy), who was completing a clinical attachment at the Sheffield Spinal Unit.
Dr Lorelli shared her reflections on:
🎓 First impressions of the National MSK Course and its broad scope
🌍 Similarities and differences in PRM training pathways in the UK and Italy
🏥 How the specialty was evolving in both countries to expand patient benefit
The Value of the National MSK & Pain Course: A Trainee Perspective
Dr Suewan Kim, PRM Registrar (Nottingham), spoke with her colleague Dr Amanjeet Dahaley, PRM Registrar (Nottingham), about his experience at the course.
Dr Dahaley reflected on:
🎓 His motivation for attending the MSK course
🧑🏫 The benefits of learning from a diverse, specialist faculty
➕ The value of ultrasound teaching and blended practical–theoretical learning
What UK PRM Juniors Gained from the National MSK & Pain Course
Dr Amanjeet Dahaley, PRM Registrar (Nottingham), spoke with Dr Suewan Kim, PRM Registrar (Nottingham), about her training background and experience at the course.
Dr Kim reflected on:
🎓 Her training background and what drew her to the MSK course
📈 The benefits of structured, practical MSK learning for career development in PRM
A Croatian Perspective on MSK Training and the Future of PRM
Prof. Manoj Sivan, Professor in PRM, BSPRM RCS Chair, and National MSK & Pain Course Co-Lead, spoke with Dr Ivan Novak, PRM Resident, and Dr Šime Mijić, PRM Consultant, both from Poliklinika Faktor Zdravlje, Croatia.
They reflected on:
🌍 Experiences of MSK training from a Croatian perspective
🎓 Differences in PRM specialty training between Croatia and the UK
🔮 Broader reflections on the global development, challenges, and future of PRM