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Forward11th Annual Mayo Clinic Rheumatology Review for Primary Care 2025
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Directors: Andy Abril, MD, Benjamin Wang, MD and Kimberly Parikh, APRN, DNP
May 8 - 10, 2025 - Omni Amelia Island Resort - Amelia Island, Florida
This three-day course provides internists and general practitioners with up-to-date information on rheumatologic disorders and provides a complete general review for rheumatologists, rheumatology fellows and advanced practice providers. From this course, participants gain a better perspective of how to recognize and diagnose common rheumatologic disorders, and determine which patients can be managed in their practices and which need referral to a specialist. Residents and fellows will have an opportunity to participate by submitting original studies for poster presentations.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
OVERVIEW: Submissions for presentation of original research dedicated to the fields of Rheumatology and Internal Medicine will be accepted for review by our course directors. Presentations will be made throughout the duration of the course. Submissions may include and are not limited to guidelines, randomized trials, outcome studies, practice innovations, case studies, case reports or descriptive analyses.
Abstract Eligibility: Original abstracts that either have or have not been presented at other meetings will be considered. Abstracts are eligible if they have been published; abstracts based upon full papers that have been published are unfortunately not eligible.
Research Competition: Outstanding abstracts will be selected by our course directors for poster presentations at the course.
Number of Entries: A participant may be the primary author on no more than two abstracts; however, he or she may be a contributing author on any number of abstracts.
Submission Deadline: Abstract submissions will be accepted until Friday, April 4, 2025
Notification of Results: All primary authors will be notified no later than Friday April 25, 2025, if their submission has been selected for the poster session. Details regarding poster set-up will follow. Early submissions may be accepted and notified prior to the above date.
Requirements: If selected to participate, all presenters will be required to pay for the course and present their poster live. Virtual presentations will not be accepted.
Cost: Accepted presenters will be required to pay for the course but will be given a discount code upon approval
To submit an abstract, please CLICK HERE
Target Audience
Allied Health Professional, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Physician Assistant, Scientist/Researcher/PhD
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Review basic and up to date etiology, pathogenesis, treatment, and clinical/therapeutic aspects of rheumatologic conditions
- Demonstrate interpretation skills for rheumatology laboratory testing
- Identify patients that can be managed in primary care practices, and patients that need to be referred to rheumatology
- List autoimmune diseases that women are at higher risk for as compared to men
- Review novel cellular therapies such as CAR T-Cell therapies and stem cell bone marrow transplant in rheumatic diseases
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Broadcast in Eastern Time
THURSDAY MAY 8 | |
7:00AM ET | Breakfast/Exhibits/Abstracts |
7:45AM | Welcome & Introduction Moderator: Andy Abril, MD |
8:00AM | Approach to the Rheumatic Patient Andy Abril, M.D. |
8:30AM | Treating Autoimmune Diseases in Women Kimberly Parikh, DNP, APRN |
9:00AM | Basics of Immunology and Immunotherapies Benjamin Wang, MD |
9:30AM | Q&A Panel |
9:45AM | Break/Exhibits/Abstracts |
10:15AM | Rheumatoid Arthritis, Diagnostic Approach Fawad Aslam, M.B.B.S., M.S. |
10:45AM | Approach to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Elena Myasoedova M.D. |
11:15AM | Psoriatic Arthritis Vikas Majithia, M.D |
11:45AM | Q&A Panel |
12:00PM | Lunch/Exhibits/Abstracts |
1:00PM | Osteoarthritis Ashima Makol MD. |
1:30PM | Axial Spondyloarthropathies Vikas Majithia, M.D. |
2:00PM | Case Discussions based on Today’s Topics |
2:30PM | Q&A Panel |
2:45PM | Adjourn |
FRIDAY MAY 9 | |
7:00AM ET | Breakfast/Exhibits/Abstracts |
7:55AM | Introduction Moderator: Benjamin Wang, M.D. |
8:00AM | Rheumatologic Laboratory Testing Andy Abril. M.D. |
8:30AM | Osteoporosis Treatment Gigi Abate M.D. |
9:00AM | Cardiovascular Aspects of Rheumatic Diseases Pragnesh Parikh M.D. |
9:30AM | Q&A Panel |
9:45AM | Break/Exhibits/Abstracts |
10:15AM | Polymyalgia Rheumatica Megan Sullivan M.D. |
10:45AM | Gout, Treatment Approach Kathryn Rogan, PA-C |
11:15AM | Fibromyalgia Anushka Irani, M.D. |
11:45AM | Q&A Panel |
12:00PM | Lunch/Exhibits/Abstracts |
1:00PM | Dermatologic Manifestations of Rheumatologic Disorders Jason C. Sluzevich, M.D. |
1:30PM | Indications for Spine Procedures Thomas D. Rizzo, Jr., M.D. |
2:00PM | Case Discussions on Today’s Topics |
2:30PM | Q&A Panel |
2:45PM | Adjourn |
SATURDAY MAY 10 | |
7:00AM ET | Breakfast/Exhibits/Abstracts |
7:55AM | Introduction Moderator: Kimberly Parikh, DNP |
8:00AM | Vasculitis, General Concepts Kenneth J. Warrington, M.D. |
8:30AM | Systemic Lupus Ronald R. Butendieck, Jr., M.D. |
9:00AM | Inflammatory Myopathies Florentina Berianu, M.D. |
9:30AM | Q&A Panel |
10:00AM | Break/Exhibits/Abstracts |
10:15AM | Sjögren’s Syndrome Ronald R. Butendieck, Jr., M.D. |
10:45AM | Scleroderma Vivek Nagaraja, M.D. |
11:15AM | Raynaud’s Phenomenon; Primary vs. Secondary Florentina Berianu, M.D. |
11:45AM | Q&A Panel |
12:15PM | Adjourn |
12:15PM | Breakfast/Exhibits/Abstracts |
There is a limited room block available at the Omni Amelia Island at a discounted rate of $349/night plus applicable taxes and fees. Rooms in the block will be available until Wednesday April 9, 2025 at 5:00pm ET or until the block is full - whichever comes first. The group rate is available 3 days prior to the meeting dates and 3 days after the meeting dates based on room availability.
Please call 1 (888) 261-6161 to book your room or use the BOOKING LINK
There is a discounted resort fee of $15/night which includes the following amenities and services:
Unlimited Internet Access in all Guest Rooms
On-property tram service
Unlimited Use of Health & Fitness Center, located at Racquet Park
In Room Coffee Station
Local & Toll-Free Phone Access
Resort Beach Access
Preferred Racquet Club and Golf Course Reservation Access
Daily bottled water in room
Access to more than 7 miles of bike and walking trails>
Access to parks and playgrounds throughout the resort
Golf driving range privileges and one bucket of balls
24/7 access to Gamers lounge
10% off retail items at Amelia's Signature Shop and Golf Shop (discount cannot be combined with
any other offer or discount)
Travel
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Course Directors
Andy Abril, M.D.
Kimberly Parikh, APRN, D.N.P.
Benjamin Wang, M.D.
Mayo Faculty
Ejigayehu (Gigi) Abate, M.D.
Fawad Aslam, M.B.B.S., M.S.
Florentina Berianu, M.D.
Ronald R Butendieck, Jr., M.D.
Anushka Irani, M.D.
Vikas Majithia, M.B.B.S., M.P.H.
Ashima Makol, M.B.B.S.
Elena Myasoedova, M.D. , Ph.D.
Vivek Nagaraja, M.D., M.B.B.S.
Pragnesh Parikh M.D.
Thomas D. Rizzo, M.D.
Kathryn Rogan, PA-C
Jason C Sluzevich, M.D.
Megan M. Sullivan, M.D.
Kenneth J. Warrington, M.D.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 14.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
| Day | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| Thursday | 5.25 |
| Friday | 5.25 |
| Saturday | 4.00 |
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 14.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 14.50 ANCC
- 14.50 Attendance
The 11th Annual Mayo Clinic Rheumatology Review for Primary Care 2025 course is pleased to offer the opportunity for commercial companies to interact with health care providers and highlight their products and services.
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