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2022 Update: Rheumatology Year in Review
The practice of Rheumatology is constantly evolving, all the more so lately. Recent decades have witnessed dramatic and significant advances in the understanding of the immunopathogenesis of many rheumatic diseases. This has led to improvements in the diagnosis and stratification of patients, development of newer therapies and treatment strategies. Combined, this has improved outcomes for many of our patients. In order to transform this knowledge into better outcomes for patients, rheumatologists require ongoing education and insight regarding the newest developments in patient assessment as well as the benefits and risks of large and expanding number of potential therapeutic agents and treatment strategies.
Activity Details
Activity Name: 2022 Update: Rheumatology Year in Review
Description: The practice of Rheumatology is constantly evolving, all the more so lately. Recent decades have witnessed dramatic and significant advances in the understanding of the immunopathogenesis of many rheumatic diseases. This has led to improvements in the diagnosis and stratification of patients, development of newer therapies and treatment strategies. Combined, this has improved outcomes for many of our patients. In order to transform this knowledge into better outcomes for patients, rheumatologists require ongoing education and insight regarding the newest developments in patient assessment as well as the benefits and risks of large and expanding number of potential therapeutic agents and treatment strategies.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:

  • Explain current knowledge concerning the immunopathogenesis underlying various rheumatologic, systemic in?ammatory, autoimmune disorders and define appropriate targets for therapy based on the latest studies presented at international conferences
  • Examine the possible adverse events, common and uncommon, that may be associated with the use of available therapeutic agents
  • Discuss the importance of shared decision making and effective clinician-patient communications
  • Recognize major issues and advances related to the management of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and gout
  • Understand the current role of ultrasound and other advanced imaging modalities in clinical rheumatology
  • Gain a familiarity with the guidelines and management of pregnant patients with rheumatic diseases and other topics in reproductive health
  • Identify the signs of long Covid and implications of Covid-19 infection on the rheumatic disease population
Location Information
Meeting Location: Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute
Location City: La Jolla
Location State: CA
Location Postal Code: 92037
Location Country: US
Activity Information
Start Date: 12/10/2022
End Date: 12/10/2022
Fees: General Registration: $90; Allied Health and Active Duty Military:$75; Residents & Fellows: $25
Meeting URL: https://medschool.ucsd.edu/education/cme/learners/education/Pages/2022-Rheumatology-Year-in-Review.aspx
Credit Information
Credit Amount: 6.0
Credit Unit: Credits
Accreditation: ACCME - Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education > AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Activity Learning Format: Live Activity
Accreditor/Sponsor
Sponsor Name: UC San Diego School of Medicine
Sponsor Address: 9500 Gilman Drive
Sponsor City: La Jolla
Sponsor State: CA
Sponsor Postal Code: 92093
Sponsor Country: US
Sponsor Phone: +1-858-534-3940
Sponsor Email: ocme@health.ucsd.edu
Contact Information
Contact Name: UC San Diego Continuing Medical Education
Contact Address: 9500 Gilman Drive MC0947
Contact City: La Jolla
Contact State: CA
Contact Postal Code: 92093
Contact Country: US
Contact Phone: +1-858-534-3940
Contact Email: ocme@health.ucsd.edu

Type:     Live Activity
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