RhAPP Conference | Agenda*

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

 

 

Bootcamp

2:00-4:00 PM CST

• New APP Bootcamp; Clinical Pearls for New APPs

• Rheumatology Basics for the Novice and Adult APP: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and Periodic Fever and Autoinflammatory Syndromes

• Pediatric Rheumatology Basics for the Novice and Adult APP: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Juvenile Dermatomyositis

• Joint Wisdom: Clinical Pearls from Our Physician Colleagues

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4:00-5:00 PM CST

Medical Symposium 

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PLENARY SESSION

5:00-5:45 PM CST 

Together We Grow: Nurturing the APP-Physician Partnership in Rheumatology

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6:00-6:45 PM CST

Industry-Sponsored Event Dinner

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7:00-8:30 PM CST

Welcome Reception and Exhibit Hall

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

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WORKSHOP BLOCK 1

8:00-8:45 AM CST

• Ultrasound

• Joint Injections

• Immunology

• Rheumatologic Emergencies

• EDS

• Pediatrics - Difficult Patient Case Discussions

• ​Fertility and Pregnancy in Rheumatic Disease

• Infectious Disease Considerations in Treatment of Rheum Disease

• Dexa Imaging

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8:45-9:30 AM CST

Industry-Sponsored Event Breakfast

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9:45-9:55 AM CST

Opening Remarks: Course Director's Welcome

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PLENARY SESSION 1

9:55-10:55 AM CST

Year in Review with Q&A

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10:55 - 11:25 AM CST

Exhibit Hall & Break

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PLENARY SESSION 2

11:25 AM - 12:00 PM CST

RA with Q&A

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12:15 - 1:00 PM CST

Industry-Sponsored Event Lunch

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PARALLEL SESSIONS

1:00-1:45 PM CST

• Sjogren's

• Myositis

• PAN vs. Behcets

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1:45 - 2:15 PM CST

Exhibit Hall & Break

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WORKSHOP BLOCK 2

2:15 - 3:00 PM CST

• Cross-Specialty: Rheum-Derm

• Ultrasound

• Joint Injections

• Uncomfortable Conversations

• Pediatric - Biosimilars

• Fatty-Liver

• Microbiome in Autoimmune Disease

• AI

• Rheumatology Labs

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WORKSHOP BLOCK 3

3:05 - 3:50 PM CST

• Cross-Specialty: Rheum-Pulm

• Ultrasound

• Joint Injections

• Pediatrics - Ortho/Rheum

• Professional Development: Non Clinical Roles for APPs

• Mental Health / Depression in Rheumatic Disease

• Preventative Care (Cancer Screening, CAD Screening, Vaccination)

• Rheum- HemOnc

• Non Inflammatory Conditions (Fibro, Long COVID, Chronic Fatigue…etc)

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5:00 - 5:45 PM CST

Prosecco & Posters

Share Your Interesting Case Presentation

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5:45 - 6:30 PM CST

Industry-Sponsored Event Dinner

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

 

8:15 - 9:00 AM CST

Industry-Sponsored Event Breakfast

 

9:15-9:20 AM CST

Opening Remarks Day 2: Course Director's Welcome

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PLENARY SESSION 3

9:20-9:55 AM CST

Lupus with Q&A

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PLENARY SESSION 4

9:55-10:30 AM CST

SpA with Q&A

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PLENARY SESSION 5

10:30-11:05 AM CST

Osteoporosis

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11:05-11:30 AM CST

Exhibit Hall & Break

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PARALLEL SESSIONS

11:30 AM-12:15 PM CST

• Vasculitis

• Crystal Arthropathies

• Pediatrics - TMJ Arthritis

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12:15-1:00 PM CST

Industry-Sponsored Event Lunch

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PARALLEL SESSIONS

1:15 - 2;00 PM CST

• Scleroderma

• PMR/GCA

• Pediatrics - CNO

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2:00-2:15 PM CST

Break

 

WORKSHOP BLOCK 4

2:15 - 3:00 PM CST

• Cross-Specialty: Cardiology

• Cross-Specialty: Ophthalmology

• Joint Injections

• Pediatrics - Pediatric Transition Care

• Radiology

• APS

• Traditional Chinese Medicine

• VEXAS/RP

• Interventional Injections in the Management of Low Back Pain

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*Presentations and timeslots are subject to change.