As we usher in a new decade brimming with endless discovery, change and exciting possibilities, the Canadian Rheumatology Association and Arthritis Health Professions Association’s Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) returns in 2020 with a vision to bring the rheumatology community together over issues our patients are confronting so that we may work collectively to identify opportunities for solutions.

Join us in Victoria, BC for a week of unparalleled education and networking opportunities centered around a scientific program that will deliver a comprehensive breadth of leading-edge content and feature keynote lectures, debates, interactive workshops, podium and poster presentations delivered by Canadian and internationally recognized experts.

Aug 12, 2019 Abstract Submission Opens	Oct 11, 2019 Abstract Submission Deadline	Nov 18, 2019 CRA Membership Renewal Opens
Nov 29, 2019 ASM Registration Opens	Jan 17, 2020 ASM Early Bird Registration Closes  (11:59pm EST)	Jan 31, 2020 CRA Membership Early Bird Registration Closes (11:59pm EST)
Feb 14, 2020 ASM Registration Closes (11:59pm EST)	Feb 26, 2020 Arthritis Research Conference and CRA Review Course	Feb 26-29, 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting

New for 2020

Crowd-Sourced Workshops

CRA & AHPA members were invited to submit proposals to share their knowledge at the ASM by presenting an interactive workshop session. We look forward to announcing a full list of our crowd-sourced workshops this fall!

We are excited to share the following new program offerings, which will run ahead of the Annual Scientific Meeting:

CRA Review Course

February 26, 2020

Sign up for the CRA Review Course during your Annual Scientific Meeting registration as an add-on option. Register Now

The CRA Review Course will target all practicing rheumatologists interested in updating their knowledge base and will focus on hot topics within the rheumatology world.

 The Canadian Arthritis Research Conference: Taking Collaborative Action

February 25-26, 2020

The CRA, Arthritis Society and Canadian Institutes of Health Research/IMHA will bring together multidisciplinary stakeholders to explore perspectives, advance knowledge and enhance Canadian leadership in the world of arthritis and rheumatic diseases.