The Scottish Rheumatology Ultrasound Group (SRUG) comprises of rheumatologists, rheumatology specialist nurses, podiatrists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists with a special interest in the use of ultrasound to assess rheumatic diseases, especially the inflammatory arthritis. SRUG’s mission is to develop the safe use of point-of-care ultrasound to improve rheumatology services.
SRUG developed a faculty and mentoring network of rheumatology ultrasound experts with representation from the majority of health boards in Scotland (Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Lothian, Lanarkshire, Fife, Highlands, Grampian, Dumfries, Ayrshire and Borders).
Since 2014 in partnership with the Glasgow Caledonian University, SRUG runs CASE accredited Rheumatology Sonography Course (RSC). The aim of the course is to ensure safe ultrasound practise focused on the region of hands, wrists, ankles and feet.
SRUG organises Mentors Development Courses with invited speakers and annual mentoring tours led by Dr Allister Taggart, consultant rheumatologist from Belfast, expert in MSK ultrasound.