International Musculoskeletal Radiology Conference and Ultrasound Workshop: Lessons Learned From an Educational Outreach Event in Jakarta, Indonesia

ABSTRACT Purpose Radiology Across Borders (RAB) organizes volunteer educational visits to developing nations. While Indonesia has general radiology programs, it lacks subspecialty training—including musculoskeletal (MSK) imaging. Our goal was to evaluate the effectiveness of an ultrasound (US) workshop and lecture series in improving local clinician comfort with MSK imaging, while aiming to guide others in similar future projects. Methods In November 2023, an educational conference occurred over 2 days in Jakarta, Indonesia, consisting of a half‐day MSK US hands‐on workshop and a lecture series delivered in didactic and interactive formats. Pre‐ and post‐US workshop surveys, as well as a post‐conference survey, were distributed. Using a 5‐point Likert scale, means and standard deviations were calculated. An independent t ‐test evaluated pre‐ and post‐US workshop comfort levels with MSK imaging. Common themes were identified from open‐ended feedback using a thematic analysis framework. Results For the US workshop, 11 and 13 participants responded to the pre‐ and post‐surveys, respectively. There was a significant improvement in MSK US imaging comfort level ( t (22) = −2.34, p = 0.0145). The main suggestion was additional time devoted to individual hands‐on scanning practice. For the post‐conference feedback survey, 46 participants responded. The feedback was overall positive, with all questions receiving a mean score > 4. Specifically, the interactive “Interesting Cases Discussion” sessions were highly regarded. Conclusion Overall, participant comfort with MSK imaging improved. Detailed coordination and bidirectional relationships made the conference possible. This manuscript highlights positive tactics and areas for improvement.