Friday, February 16, 2024

Pregnancy and Rheumatic Diseases
Dr. Viktoria Pavlova

This session will present a current approach to management patients with rheumatic diseases, an update on safety of DMARDs and biologics in pregnancy, as well as review clinical cases.

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

1. Counsel patients with Rheumatic diseases on antirheumatic medications risk and safety in pregnancy  
2. Discuss how Rheumatic diseases affect pregnancy outcomes 
3. Optimize Rheumatic disease management to improve maternal and fetal outcomes

An Approach to the Diagnosis and Management of Large Vessel Vasculitis
Dr. Corrie Baldwin

Large vessel vasculitis is the most common vasculitis you will see in your career. Developing an inclusive differential diagnosis to the various clinical presentations, understanding the roles and limitations of investigations used, and understanding the evidence underlying the available therapeutics is imperative to effectively managing this disease. 

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

1. Describe the rationale and role of imaging in the management of large vessel vasculitis
2. Identify the current evidence for therapeutics used in large vessel vasculitis
3. Manage the long-term complications of large vessel vasculitis

When Sooner is Not Better: Walking the Tightrope of Disease-and-Treatment-Related Damage in Childhood-onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Dr. Amanda Steiman and Dr. Levy

Patients with childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus navigate disproportionate disease- and treatment-related risks and damage compared to patients with adult-onset disease, owing to often severe disease which compels aggressive therapy early in life. We discuss the downstream impact of childhood-onset SLE and its management.

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

1. Recognize major organ involvement and understand risks and benefits of available therapies
2. Identify potential risk factors for adverse outcomes in children, youth and adults with SLE
3. Explore the steps towards empowerment and self-management in patients with SLE

Therapeutic Strategies
Dr. Alexandra Charlton

This session will employ cases to review tips and tricks for the therapeutic management of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Connective Tissue Disorders.

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

1. Apply therapeutic strategies to the management of Rheumatic Disease
2. Recommend dosing and monitoring strategies for common Rheumatology medications
3. Identify common side effects of common Rheumatology Drugs

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Rheumatologic Radiology*
Dr. David Salonen

This is a case-based session focusses on imaging of rheumatologic disorders in adult patients.

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

1. Identify a better approach to image interpretation
2. Apply an increased awareness of imaging features of  Rheumatologic disorders
3. Recognize how imaging may help in the diagnosis

Interpretation of Plain Films in Pediatric Rheumatology*
Dr. Daniel Rosenbaum

Overview of radiographs in pediatric rheumatology, focusing on a general approach to JIA moving from active inflammation to chronic damage.

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

1. List 3 indications for obtaining radiographs in known or suspected juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)
2. Identify joint effusion in the knee, ankle, elbow, and digits on radiographs
3. Recognize advanced bone maturation on radiographs

Approach to ANA and Autoantibody Testing
Dr. May Choi

This session will focus on an approach to antinuclear antibody and autoantibody tests – how they are performed, reported, interpreted, and can be applied to clinical practice.

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

1. Discuss the current issues around ANA and autoantibody testing
2. Identify and interpret common ANA patterns
3. Identify and interpret common and novel autoantibody tests

Physical Exam:  Upper Extremities
Various Examiners

This session will provide trainees with a comprehensive physical examination review of the upper extremity.  There are four stations, each led by a staff rheumatologist, to ensure appropriate technique and enhance the learning experience.  A handout will be provided after the completion of entire session which may be used as a study guide.             

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

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

*concurrent session