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Forward10th Annual Mayo Clinic Rheumatology Review for Primary Care 2024
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options.
May 2 - 4, 2024 - Conrad Orlando - Orlando, Florida
Course Directors: Andy Abril, MD, Benjamin Wang, MD, Kimberly Parikh, APRN, DNP
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.
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
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.
Additional Information
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 2024 Rheum Agenda 12.12.23.pdf | 154.87 KB |
Click here to download or view on a mobile device
*Please note that all times are listed in Eastern Time (ET)*
Thursday May 2 | |
7:00AM ET | Breakfast |
7:45AM | Welcome / Introduction and Pre-Test Moderator: Andy Abril, MD |
8:00AM | Approach to the Rheumatic Patient Andy Abril, M.D. |
8:30AM | Treating Women with Autoimmune Diseases Kimberly Parikh, DNP, APRN |
9:00AM | Basics of Immunology Benjamin Wang, MD |
9:30AM | Q&A Panel |
9:45AM | Break/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/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 3 | |
7:00AM | Breakfast |
7:55AM | Introduction Moderator: Benjamin Wang, M.D. |
8:00AM | Osteoporosis Treatment Gigi Abate M.D. |
8:30AM | ANCA Vasculitis, General Concepts Matthew J. Koster, M.D. |
9:00AM | Polymyalgia Rheumatica Megan Sullivan M.D. |
9:30AM | Q&A Panel |
9:45AM | Break/Exhibit Hall/Abstracts |
10:15AM | Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Amir Orandi, 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 Break |
1:00PM | Dermatologic Manifestations of Rheumatologic Disorders Jason C. Sluzevich, M.D. |
1:30PM | Indications for Physical Therapy Thomas D. Rizzo, Jr., M.D. |
2:00PM | Case Discussions on Today’s Topics |
2:30PM | Q&A Panel |
2:45PM | Adjourn |
Saturday May 4 | |
7:00AM | Breakfast |
7:55AM | Introduction |
8:00AM | Giant Cell Arteritis 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/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 / Post-Test |
12:15PM | Adjourn |
There is a limited room block available at the Conrad Orlando at a discounted rate of $359/night plus applicable taxes and fees. Rooms in the block will be available until April 10, 2024 or until the block is full - whichever comes first.
Please call 1 (800)-266-7237 and provide the group code “RRPC” to book your room in the block or you may use the Booking Link to book your room online.
There is a discounted resort fee of $25/night which includes the following amenities and services:
- Basic Internet Access
- Two bottles of water daily
- $20 discount on golf club rentals at Grand Cypress Golf
- 20% discount on spa treatments at the Conrad Spa
- 10% discount on apparel and merchandise at Grand Cyress Golf Pro Shop
- Kayak Rental for one (1) hour per day
- Paddle Board rental for one (1) hours per day
- Shuttle service to and from all four (4) Disney theme parks
Please note: All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Course Directors:
Andy Abril, MD
Benjamin Wang, MD
Kimberly Parikh, APRN, DNP
Mayo Clinic Faculty:
Ejigayehu (Gigi) Abate, M.D.
Andy Abril, M.D.
Fawad Aslam, M.B.B.S., M.S.
Florentina Berianu, M.D.
Ronald R Butendieck, Jr., M.D.
Anushka Irani, M.D.
Matthew J. Koster, 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.
Amir Orandi, M.D.
Kimberly Parikh, APRN, D.N.P.
Thomas D. Rizzo, M.D.
Kathryn Rogan, PA-C
Jason C Sluzevich, M.D.
Megan M. Sullivan, M.D.
Benjamin Wang, 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.
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 14.50 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 14.50 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 14.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 14.50 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Through an agreement between the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, medical practitioners participating in the Royal College MOC Program may record completion of accredited activities registered under the ACCME’s “CME in Support of MOC” program in Section 3 of the Royal College’s MOC Program.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 AAPA Category 1
- 14.50 ABIM
- 14.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 14.50 ANCC
- 14.50 Attendance
- 14.50 IPCE
The 10th Annual Mayo Clinic Rheumatology Review for Primary Care 2024 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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*Exhibit space is not confirmed until representative is notified by a member of the Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development.
** Exhibitor room block at the hotel is not open. An email will be sent to confirmed exhibitors when the block is open.
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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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