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ForwardSTiR 2027: Selected Topics in Rheumatology
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Directors: Kenneth J. Warrington, M.D., Vikas Majithia, M.D., M.B.B.S., M.P.H., Michael M. Pham, M.D.
March 3, 2027 - March 6, 2027 - The Royal Sonesta San Juan - Carolina, Puerto Rico
***Fly into Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), conveniently located approximately 2 miles (a 5-minute drive) from The Royal Sonesta San Juan in Carolina, Puerto Rico. ***
This interactive, case-based course enhances skills in diagnosing and managing complex rheumatologic conditions. Topics include emerging diagnostic schemes, chronic pain, imaging, and latest treatment approaches. Attendees gain practical tools to address diagnostic uncertainty and deliver personalized, evidence-based care.
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| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $750 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $650 |
| Student, Resident | $550 |
Target Audience
This course is designed for physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, residents, fellows and allied health professionals involved in rheumatology care.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Differentiate undifferentiated inflammatory arthritis from related mimicking conditions using clinical and diagnostic findings.
- Apply rheumatoid arthritis risk factors to support diagnostic evaluation and risk stratification.
- Evaluate evidence-based management strategies for crystalline arthritis and gout.
- Evaluate evidence-based management strategies for ANCA-associated vasculitis, giant cell arteritis, and polymyalgia rheumatica.
- Incorporate biologic therapies into treatment plans based on disease characteristics and patient-specific factors.
- Incorporate small molecule and emerging therapies into treatment plans for patients with rheumatic diseases.
- Develop management strategies for systemic lupus erythematosus and systemic sclerosis.
- Develop management strategies for myositis and SARD-associated interstitial lung disease.
- Interpret imaging, laboratory, dermatologic, ophthalmologic, and musculoskeletal findings to improve diagnostic accuracy and guide patient-centered care.
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.
Course summary
- 17.00 AAPA Category 1
- 17.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 17.00 ANCC
- 17.00 Attendance
- 17.00 IPCE
Wednesday, March 3 Workshop & Welcome Reception – Palmar Foyer | |
1:00 PM | Early Registration & Exhibitor Set-Up Begins |
4:00PM | Nailfold Capillaroscopy Workshop – Palmar Ballroom ***Included with Registration fee but Limited to first 30 Registrants ONLY*** Michael M. Pham, M.D. – Mayo Clinic Arizona Florentina Berianu, M.D. – Mayo Clinic Florida Ashima Makol, M.D., M.B.B.S. – Mayo Clinic Rochester |
5:00PM | Industry Support Sponsored Welcome Reception by T.B.D. – Palmar Foyer “Welcome to Paradise – STiR 2027 Kick-Off Reception” |
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Thursday, March 4 General Session – Palmar Ballroom | |
6:30 AM | Registration – Breakfast - Exhibits |
7:15 AM | Day 1 Welcome, Introductions & Course Overview & Pre-test Michael M. Pham, M.D. – Mayo Clinic Arizona |
7:30 AM | Primary Care Collaboration in Arthritis Management Courtney A. Arment, M.D. – Mayo Clinic Minnesota |
8:00 AM | Undifferentiated Arthritis: From Early Recognition to Timely Treatment John M. Davis III, M.D. – Mayo Clinic Minnesota |
8:30 AM | Difficult-to-Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis: Strategies for the Refractory Patient Elena Myasoedova, M.D., Ph.D. – Mayo Clinic Minnesota |
9:00 AM | Panel Question and Answer Moderator: Dr. Pham & Panel: Courtney Arment, M.D., John M. Davis III, M.D., Elena Myasoedova, M.D. |
9:15AM | Refreshment Break & Exhibitors |
9:30 AM | Imaging Gout and CPPD: Practical Clues for Everyday Practice Gavin A. McKenzie, M.D.- Mayo Clinic Minnesota |
10:00 AM | Crystalline Arthritis: Diagnostic and Treatment Pearls Kerry Wright, M.B.B.S. – Mayo Clinic Minnesota |
10:30 AM | Panel Question and Answer Moderator Dr. Pham & Panel: Gavin A. McKenzie, M.D. & Kerry Wright, M.B.B.S. |
10:45 AM | Spondyloarthropathy Vikas Majithia, M.D., M.P.H. – Mayo Clinic Florida |
11:15 AM | Systemic Sclerosis: High Yield Clinical Updates Ashima Makol, M.D., M.B.B.S. – Mayo Clinic Rochester |
11:45 AM | Panel Question and Answer Moderator Dr. Pham & Panel: Vikas Majithia, M.D., M.P.H. & Ashima Makol, M.D., M.B.B.S. |
12:00 PM | Exhibitor Walk |
12:15 PM | Industry Sponsored Lunch by TBD - Jibarito Room Non-CME Educational Session - (In-Person Only) |
12:45 PM | Psoriatic Arthritis: Optimizing Treatment Across Domains Delamo I. Bekele, M.B.B.S. – Mayo Clinic Minnesota |
1:15 PM | Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis: Diagnostic Pitfalls and Management Strategies Fawad Aslam, M.B.B.S., M.S. – Mayo Clinic Arizona |
1:45 PM | Panel Question & Answer Moderator Dr. Pham & Panel: Delamo I. Bekele, M.B.B.S. & Fawad Aslam, M.B.B.S., M.S. |
Adjourn | |
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Friday, March 5 General Session – Palmar Ballroom | |
6:30 AM | Registration & Exhibits Industry Sponsored Breakfast by TBD - Jibarito Room Non-CME Educational Session (In-Person Only) |
7:15 AM | Day 2 Welcome and Day 1 Overview Vikas Majithia, M.D., M.P.H. – Mayo Clinic Florida |
7:30 AM | Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Advancing Glucocorticoid-Sparing Strategies Megan M. Sullivan, M.D. – Mayo Clinic Arizona |
8:00 AM | IgG4-Related Disease: A Case-Based Approach to Diagnosis & Management Vasculitis Mimics Kenneth J. Warrington, M.D. – Mayo Clinic Minnesota |
8:30 AM | ANCA-Associated Vasculitis: Mastering Management Catalina Sanchez Alvarez, M.D. – Mayo Clinic Minnesota |
9:00 AM | Panel Question and Answer Moderator Vikas Majithia, M.D., M.P.H. & Panel: Megan M. Sullivan, M.D., Kenneth J. Warrington, M.D., Catalina Sanchez Alvarez, M.D. |
9:15AM | Refreshment Break & Exhibitors |
9:30 AM | Giant Cell Arteritis: From First Suspicion to Long-Term Control Kenneth J. Warrington, M.D. – Mayo Clinic Minnesota |
10:00 AM | Sjogren’s Syndrome George El Hasbani, M.D. – Mayo Clinic Minnesota |
10:30 AM | Panel Question and Answer Moderator Vikas Majithia, M.D., M.P.H. & Panel: Kenneth J. Warrington, M.D., & George El Hasbani, M.D. |
10:45 AM | SLE: Latest Practice Updates Ali A. Duarte Garcia, M.D. – Mayo Clinic Minnesota |
11:15 AM | Dermatology for the Rheumatologist Julio C. Sartori Valinotti, M.D. – Mayo Clinic Minnesota |
11:45 AM | Panel Question and Answer Moderator Vikas Majithia, M.D., M.P.H. & Panel: Ali A. Duarte Garcia, M.D. & Julio C. Sartori Valinotti, M.D. |
12:00 PM | Exhibitor Walk |
12:15 PM | Industry Sponsored Lunch by TBD - Jibarito Room Non-CME Educational Session - (In-Person Only) |
12:45 PM | Myositis: Pearls in Diagnosis & Management Floranne C. Ernste, M.D. – Mayo Clinic Minnesota |
1:15 PM | Ophthalmology x Rheum: Inflammatory Eye Disease Wendy M. Smith, M.D. – Mayo Clinic Minnesota |
1:45 PM | Panel Question & Answer Moderator Vikas Majithia, M.D., M.P.H. & Panel: Floranne C. Ernste, M.D. & Wendy M. Smith, M.D. |
2:00 PM | Adjourn |
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Saturday, March 6 General Session – Palmar Ballroom | |
6:30 AM | Industry Sponsored Breakfast by TBD – Jibarito Room Non-CME Educational Session (In-Person Only) |
7:15 AM | Day 3 Welcome and Day 2 Overview Kenneth J. Warrington, M.D. – Mayo Clinic Minnesota |
7:30 AM | SARD ILD Diagnosis and Management from the Outpatient to Inpatient Vivek Nagaraja, M.B.B.S., M.D. – Mayo Clinic Arizona |
8:00 AM | Spondyloarthropathy/Peds TBD |
8:30 AM | Raynaud’s Michael M. Pham, M.D. – Mayo Clinic Arizona |
9:00 AM | Panel Question and Answer Moderator Kenneth J. Warrington, M.D. & Panel: Vivek Nagaraja, M.B.B.S., M.D., Cassie L. Ramel, Pharm.D., R.Ph., BCPS, Michael M. Pham, M.D. |
9:15AM | Refreshment Break & Exhibitors |
9:30 AM | Fibromyalgia and Nociplastic Pain Anushka Irani, B.M., B.Ch., Ph.D. – Mayo Clinic Florida |
10:00 AM | Fatigue: Diagnostic Differentials and Management Stephanie L. Grach, M.D., M.S. – Mayo Clinic Minnesota |
10:30 AM | Panel Question and Answer Moderator Kenneth J. Warrington, M.D. & Panel: Anushka Irani, B.M., B.Ch., Ph.D., & Stephanie L. Grach, M.D., M.S. |
10:45 AM | GLP-1 Agonists: Relevance to Rheumatology Vikas Majithia, M.D., M.P.H. – Mayo Clinic Florida |
11:15 AM | Updates from Clinical Pharmacy: New biologics on the Horizon Cassie L. Ramel, Pharm.D., R.Ph., BCPS – Mayo Clinic Rochester |
11:45 AM | Panel Question and Answer Moderator Kenneth J. Warrington, M.D. & Panel: Vikas Majithia, M.D., M.P.H. & Cassie L. Ramel, Pharm.D., R.Ph., BCPS |
12:00 PM | Adjourn |
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Travel
The Royal Sonesta San Juan has reserved a limited block of guest rooms at a special group rate starting at $369/night (USD) plus a Porterage fee of $5.50 per person (roundtrip) and Room/ Maid attendant fee of $2.00 per person, per day.
Fly into Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), conveniently located approximately 2 miles (a 5-minute drive) from The Royal Sonesta San Juan in Carolina, Puerto Rico.
Group rates apply three days prior and three days after the course dates, based on group room availability.
To ensure accommodations at the discounted rate, make your reservations directly with the hotel before the block is full or by Tuesday, February 9, 2027, at 5pm– whichever comes first.
Reservations can be made using this link.
Guests who prefer to phone in their reservations may call the Reservation Center at 787-791-6100 or 1-800-766-3782 to secure a reservation in the group block. Please mention the group name Mayo Clinic 2027 STiR - Selected Topics in Rheumatology Course when making your phone reservations.
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Course Directors
Vikas Majithia, M.D., M.P.H.
Michael M. Pham, M.D.
Kenneth J. Warrington, M.D.
Planning Committee
Andrea A. Pauly, APRN, C.N.P.
Daniel E. Schaffer, P.A.-C., M.S.
Uma Thanarajasingam, M.D., Ph.D.
Faculty
Courtney A. Arment, M.D.
Fawad Aslam, M.B.B.S., M.S.
Delamo I. Bekele, M.B.B.S.
Florentina Berianu, M.D.
John M. Davis III, M.D.
Ali A. Duarte Garcia, M.D.
George El Hasbani, M.D.
Floranne C. Ernste, M.D.
Stephanie L. Grach, M.D., M.S
Anushka Irani, B.M., B.Ch., Ph.D.
Ashima Makol, M.D., M.B.B.S.
Gavin A. McKenzie, M.D.
Elena Myasoedova, M.D., Ph.D.
Vivek Nagaraja, M.B.B.S., M.D.
Andrea A. Pauly, APRN, C.N.P.
Michael M. Pham, M.D.
Cassie L. Ramel, Pharm.D., R.Ph., BCPS
Catalina Sanchez Alvarez, M.D.
Julio C. Sartori Valinotti, M.D.
Daniel E. Schaffer, P.A.-C., M.S.
Wendy M. Smith, M.D.
Megan M. Sullivan, M.D.
Uma Thanarajasingam, M.D., Ph.D.
Kerry Wright, M.B.B.S.
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.
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 17.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 17.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 17.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
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) |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 1.00 |
| Thursday | 6.25 |
| Friday | 5.50 |
| Saturday | 4.25 |
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
- 17.00 AAPA Category 1
- 17.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 17.00 ANCC
- 17.00 Attendance
- 17.00 IPCE
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| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $750 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $650 |
| Student, Resident | $550 |
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