The Rheumatology Update & Highlights from ACR course, organized by an interprofessional team of physicians, nurses, and pharmacists, is designed for a wide range of healthcare professionals, including rheumatologists, internists, hospitalists, family practitioners, ophthalmologists, pathologists, physiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, and may be interest to physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. This half-day in-person course will feature lectures, panel discussions, and Q&A sessions, providing updates on the latest advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases, with highlights from the ACR Convergence 2024 meeting. The course aims to enhance participants’ knowledge, competence, and clinical performance in managing rheumatic diseases while fostering interprofessional collaboration. Topics will include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, vasculitis, scleroderma, Sjogren s syndrome, myositis, crystalline arthritis, and interstitial lung disease. Participants will also engage with faculty during an informal lunch session to discuss key concepts. By the end of the course, attendees will be able to: 1. Evaluate and apply the latest developments in rheumatology to their clinical practice. 2. Implement new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for managing patients with rheumatic diseases. 3. Understand and apply current and emerging ACR guidelines for the diagnosis and management of rheumatic diseases. 4. Describe the latest treatment options for conditions such as crystalline arthritis, lupus, scleroderma, Sjogren s syndrome, vasculitis, inflammatory myopathies, and interstitial lung disease. 5. Review and interpret the mechanisms of disease and organ system dysfunction associated with these rheumatologic conditions.
- Provider:Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
- Activity Link: https://cme.wustl.edu
- Start Date: 2025-02-01 06:00:00
- End Date: 2025-02-01 06:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 4.0 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 4.0 hours
Nursing: 4.0 hours
Pharmacy: 4.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABIM - 4.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
- Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Live Course
- CME Finder Type: Conference
- Fee to Participate: Yes
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence, Learner/Team Performance, Patient Health
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine, Rheumatology