Rheumatology Update for the Clinician

Saturday, October 8, 2022, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, HSC Conference Center, USC Health Sciences Campus

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (6.00 hours)

Rheumatology Update for the Clinician is designed to provide rheumatologists and primary care physicians with up-to-date information on how to recognize, diagnose, treat and follow common rheumatologic conditions. Distinguished faculty will give didactic lectures on disease-specific topics including: the diagnosis and treatment of RA, PSA, gout, lupus and Osteoporosis. The role of imaging of these disorders with radiological techniques will be reviewed. An in-depth exploration of autoimmunity will be presented. The educational format includes case studies and panel discussions, allowing participants the opportunity to attain and integrate new, practical information into their clinical practices to improve patient care and outcomes. Alternative pain modalities will also be discussed.

1. Analyze new and novel treatment in rheumatic disorders.
2. Discuss current guidelines in treating rheumatic disorders.
3. Differentiate on a clinical basis from over 150 types of arthritis.
4. Distinguish the pathophysiology of RA, SLE, gout, psoriatic arthritis and AS.
5. Explore differences in biologic agents used in the field of rheumatology.
6. Debate the use of THC in treating RA and rheumatic disorders.
7. Review new developments in the field of rheumatology.

The Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California designates this Live Activity activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be received by the USC Office of CME by email only by October 5, 2022 at 12:00 pm PDT for a refund. A $50 cancellation fee will be applied after October 5. In the event of course cancellation by conference organizers, all registration fees will be fully refunded. USC will not refund any travel costs incurred.


Accessibility Statement
 
Keck School of Medicine Healthcare System is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008. If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the USC Office of CME at [email protected].

The Keck School of Medicine Healthcare System School of Medicine adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Keck School of Medicine Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Saturday, October 8, 2022