Background: Studies have shown the value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as an objective tool for diagnosis, follow up and detection of complications for a broad spectrum of rheumatology associated diseases [1]. With increasing (potential) clinical applications of MRI, rheumatologists need basic knowledge about the technique and interpretation of the images to get most out of MRI use in clinical practice. Although radiologists will remain the experts of MRI protocols and readings, lack of sufficient rheumatologists training will not yield in optimal interaction between the specialists and will negatively influence the benefit of the MRI contribution to patient care. Despite offered MRI courses within EULAR, in the Netherlands there is currently no structural MRI education for rheumatologists (in training). This while rheumatologists are intrinsically motivated to improve their MRI skills [2,3]. Objectives: By use of a developed questionnaire: [1]To create an overview of the current communication methods between rheumatologists and radiologists regarding MRI and rheumatologists’ perspectives on the efficiency and effectiveness of the imaging requests and radiologists reports. [2]To make an inventory of current knowledge and interpretation skills of rheumatologists concerning MRI. [3]To assess the needs of rheumatologists for education to work with MRI requests, reading and reports in routine clinical care by development of a questionnaire to determine the current clinical situation. Methods: A questionnaire was created. Results: A total of 109 respondents (28% respons) have filled in the form with a 100% completion rate. 1. Communication: Communication regarding MRI in rheumatology is done largely per request of the rheumatologist with a high level of satisfaction concerning the quality of the discussion. Most medical centers have no multidisciplinary team meeting with the radiology department, discussions are mostly performed on demand. 2. Interpretation: Rheumatologist predominantly rely on the conclusion ...