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ForwardSTiR 2025: Selected Topics in Rheumatology
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Directors: John M. Davis, III, M.D., Vikas Majithia, M.B.B.S., M.P.H., Michael M. Pham, M.D., Kenneth J. Warrington, M.D.
March 20 - 22, 2025 - Las Vegas, Nevada
Optional Workshop (Live Only) March 20, 2025, 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.: Joint Efforts: PT/OT for the Rheumatology Clinic, Hands-On Workshop - Limited Availability and Additional Registration required
STiR 2025: Selected Topics in Rheumatology is a 3-day postgraduate course designed to update clinicians on a curated range of relevant rheumatology topics related to the busy rheumatology clinician across various rheumatology sub-disciplines.
Target Audience
This course is designed for physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, residents, fellows and allied health professionals.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the complexities in chronic pain syndromes.
- Describe the interplay of various pain pathway mechanisms.
- Develop management plans for challenging diagnostic and management uncertainties in systemic lupus erythematosus.
- Distinguish myositis mimics in the rheumatologic evaluation of patients with myopathies.
- Evaluate mimics in the diagnosis of suspected vasculitis.
- Formulate effective gout management plans for common and uncommon diagnostic and therapeutic quandaries.
- Integrate the latest treatment approaches in the therapeutic management of ANCA vasculitis at induction and in maintenance phases.
- Interpret radiology imaging in the evaluation of musculoskeletal complaints in those with rheumatic disease.
- Recognize newly identified rheumatoid risk factors and apply them to the diagnostic evaluation of those suspected of having rheumatoid arthritis.
- Recognize novel cellular therapies in rheumatology treatment landscape.
- Review the latest advances in treatment of giant cell arteritis and polymyalgia rheumatica.
- Review the roles for patient reported outcomes measures and tools in the care of rheumatoid arthritis patients.
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.
Thursday, March 20 | |
7:15 AM | Registration & Breakfast |
7:45 AM | Day 1 Welcome and Course Overview John M. Davis III, M.D. Vikas Majithia, M.B.B.S., M.P.H., FACR, FACP Michael M. Pham, M.D. Kenneth J. Warrington, M.D. |
8:00 AM | Risk Factor Updates for Rheumatoid Arthritis Vanessa L. Kronzer, M.D. |
8:30 AM | Treatment Updates in Rheumatoid Arthritis John M. Davis III, M.D. |
9:00 AM | Radiology Gavin A. McKenzie, M.D. |
9:30 AM | Panel Question and Answer |
9:45 AM | Refreshment Break & Exhibitors |
10:00 AM | Patient Reported Outcomes in Rheumatoid Arthritis Vivek Nagaraja, M.B.B.S., M.D. |
10:30 AM | Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis Associated Lung Disease Elena K. Joerns, M.D., M.P.H. |
11:00 AM | Challenging Cases in Rheumatoid Arthritis Elena Myasoedova, M.D., Ph.D. |
11:30 AM | Panel Question and Answer |
11:45 AM | Lunch, Exhibitors, Posters |
1:00 PM | Classification Updates in Axial Spondyloarthritis Vikas Majithia, M.B.B.S., M.P.H., FACR, FACP |
1:30 PM | Psoriatic Arthritis Management Kerry Wright, M.B.B.S. |
2:00 PM | Panel Question and Answer |
2:15 PM | What’s New in Gout? Lynne S. Peterson, M.D. |
2:45 PM | Steroid Withdrawal Irina Bancos, M.D. |
3:15 PM | Panel Question and Answer |
3:30 PM | Adjourn |
3:45 PM | Joint Efforts: PT/OT for the Rheumatology Clinic, Hands-On Workshop Michael M. Pham, M.D.
Separate registration required |
4:45 PM | Adjourn Workshop |
Friday, March 21 | |
7:15 AM | Breakfast & Registration |
7:15 AM | Breakfast with the Faculty – Round Table Discussions |
7:45 AM | Day 1 Recap & Day 2 Overview John M. Davis III, M.D. Vikas Majithia, M.B.B.S., M.P.H., FACR, FACP Michael M. Pham, M.D. Kenneth J. Warrington, M.D. |
8:00 AM | Updates in Metabolic Bone Disease Ejigayehu G. Abate, M.D. |
8:30 AM | Dermatology in Rheumatic Disease Julio C. Sartori Valinotti, M.D. |
9:00 AM | Vasculitis Mimics Matthew J. Koster, M.D. |
9:30 AM | Panel Question and Answer |
9:45 AM | Refreshment Break and Exhibitors |
10:00 AM | Treatment Updates in Giant Cell Arteritis Kenneth J. Warrington, M.D. |
10:30 AM | Updates on Polymyalgia Rheumatica Megan M. Sullivan, M.D. |
11:00 AM | ANCA Vasculitis: Induction and Maintenance Catalina Sanchez Alvarez, M.D. |
11:30 AM | Panel Question and Answer |
11:45 AM | Lunch, Exhibitors, and Posters |
1:00 PM | Transforming Lupus Nephritis Care: Unpacking the Latest Clinical Guidelines Ali A. Duarte Garcia, M.D. |
1:30 PM | Treatment Updates in Scleroderma Ashima Makol, M.B.B.S. |
2:00 PM | Panel Question and Answer |
2:15 PM | Challenging Cases in Scleroderma Michael M. Pham, M.D. |
2:45 PM | Cellular and Novel Therapies Vikas Majithia, M.B.B.S., M.P.H., FACR, FACP |
3:15 PM | Panel Question and Answer |
3:30 PM | Adjourn |
Saturday, March 22 | |
7:15 AM | Breakfast & Registration |
7:15 AM | Breakfast with the Faculty – Round Table Discussions |
7:45 AM | Day 2 Recap & Day 3 Overview John M. Davis III, M.D. Vikas Majithia, M.B.B.S., M.P.H., FACR, FACP Michael M. Pham, M.D. Kenneth J. Warrington, M.D. |
8:00 AM | Myositis Mimics Teerin Liewluck, M.D. |
8:30 AM | Sarcoidosis Update Courtney A. Arment, M.D. |
9:00 AM | Behcet’s Diagnostic Approaches Ronald R. Butendieck Jr, M.D. |
9:30 AM | Panel Question and Answer |
9:45 AM | Refreshment Break and Exhibitors |
10:00 AM | Chronic Pain Pathways and Fibromyalgia Anushka Irani, B.M.B.Ch., Ph.D. |
10:30 AM | Physician Wellness: Avoiding Burnout Colin P. West, M.D., Ph.D. |
11:00 AM | Thieves Market: Present Us Your Case |
11:30 AM | Panel Question and Answer |
11:45 AM | Course Recap and Closing Remarks John M. Davis III, M.D. Vikas Majithia, M.B.B.S., M.P.H., FACR, FACP Michael M. Pham, M.D. Kenneth J. Warrington, M.D. |
12:00 PM | Adjourn |
Rooms have been reserved for attendees and their guests at Resorts World Las Vegas for discounted rates from $255.00/night. In order to receive the special rates, reservations must be made before February 25, 2025, or before the room block fills - whichever comes first. Reservations are based on space and rate availability.
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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 19.00 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 PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 19.00 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 19.00 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 19.00 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.
| Session/Day | Day | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| General Session | Thursday | 6.75 |
| Friday | 6.75 | |
| Saturday | 6.75 | |
| Total | 18.00 | |
| Optional Workshop | Thursday | 1.00 |
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Available Credit
- 19.00 AAPA Category 1
- 19.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 19.00 ANCC
- 19.00 Attendance
- 19.00 IPCE
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To claim credit for livestream participation in this course, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity. This course is not approved for on-demand delivery.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
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