Friday, January 17, 2025

Radiology* 
Dr. David Salonen

This session will present a case-based approach to medical imaging interpretation of common rheumatologic disorders.

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Improve their approach to image interpretation  
2. Recognize an increased awareness of imaging features of some Rheumatologic Disorders   
3. Better understand how imaging may help in the diagnosis

Pediatric Rheumatologic Imaging*
Dr. Daniel Rosenbaum

This session will provide a framework for interpreting pediatric radiographs, with a focus on juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Formulate a general approach to interpreting radiographs in juvenile idiopathic arthritis
2. Refine this approach based on disease evolution
3. Recognize characteristic imaging findings in select JIA subtypes

*Concurrent sessions

Small Vessel Vasculitis
Dr. Lillian Barra

This session will provide a review of diagnosis and management of small vessel vasculitis with a focus on ANCA vasculitis.

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Recognize clinical features of small vessel vasculitis (SVV) and be aware of prognosis
2. Understand how to diagnose and manage SVV
3. Identify evidence supporting current treatment approaches for SVV

More Than Skin Deep: A Rational Approach to Utilizing Biology to Treat Inflammatory Diseases in Rheumatology
Dr. Mo Osman

This session will provide a general overview and understanding related to mechanisms of action of first-line treatments (i.e. Anti TNF inhibitors, Anti B cell agents, anti-IL17 inhibitors, Janus kinase inhibitors), discuss management options for connective tissue disease (i.e. how to choose the right agent in SLE, Lupus Nephritis, systemic sclerosis, and psoriatic arthritis), and provide a high level overview for approaching patients with recurrent infections and how this influences the choice of immunomodulatory therapies.

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Recognize a general overview and understanding related to mechanisms of action of first-line treatments (i.e. Anti TNF inhibitors, Anti B cell agents, anti-IL17 inhibitors, Janus kinase inhibitors)
2. Discuss management options for connective tissue disease (i.e. how to choose the right agent in SLE, Lupus Nephritis, systemic sclerosis, and psoriatic arthritis)
3. Identify a high-level overview for approaching patients with recurrent infections and how this influences the choice of immunomodulatory therapies

Rheumatic Disease and the Skin
Dr. Sheila Au

This session will review skin manifestations of autoimmune rheumatic disease with an emphasis on recognizing clinical morphology, patterns of disease, and pitfalls in diagnosis.  Biopsy principles and dermatologic care of patients will be reviewed.

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Recognize features of the skin that will help diagnosis SARDS
2. Name at least 3 specific cutaneous manifestations of the diseases presented
3. Understand the principles of skin biopsy when faced with a cutaneous eruption

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Two Sides of the Same Coin: Localized and Systemic Sclerosis
Dr. Nadia Luca and Dr. Janet Pope

In this interactive session focused on both pediatric and adult presentations of localized and systemic scleroderma, participants will learn key differences in the clinical presentation and management of these conditions.

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the clinical similarities and differences between localized and systemic scleroderma
2. Explain the complications that arise from localized and systemic scleroderma
3. Identify the treatment approach for localized and systemic scleroderma

IBD/Spondyloarthropathy Cases
Dr. Kerri Novak / Dr. Walter Maksimovich

Abstract forthcoming

Physical Exam: Lower Extremities
Various Examiners

This session will provide trainees with a comprehensive physical examination review of the upper extremity. 

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Explain physical examination techniques of the lower extremity
2. Refine lower extremity physical examination skills