Basic science sessions presented in Philadelphia will emphasize new, high dimensional technology and precision medicine technology as they apply to rheumatic diseases, explained Anne Davidson, MBBS.
The ARP Keynote, the Distinguished Lecture, and the Daltroy Lecture are among the highlights of ARP sessions at ACR Convergence 2022, said Jill R. Blitz, PT, DPT, ATP. She also recommends taking advantage of the opportunity to reconnect with peers at the ARP Business Meeting & Networking Lunch.
The Fellows-in-Training Program on November 10 is dedicated to helping rheumatology professionals navigate the early stages of their careers—at home and in the workplace. Themed roundtables will feature speakers with expertise in areas such as how to get involved with the ACR, clinical challenges, and career and academic considerations, said Justin Levinson, MD, MBA.
Several sessions aim to help clinicians further their understanding of the business side of healthcare, such as knowing what downstream revenue and ancillary profit mean for an organization or the differences among practice models. “We have to understand that when caring for our patients, there are factors outside of our control that may impact our…
ACR President Kenneth G. Saag, MD, MSc, outlines what attendees can expect at ACR Convergence this year, the ACR’s first in-person annual meeting in three years. Many of the more than 200 scientific sessions will be livestreamed for those unable to travel to Philadelphia.
ARP President Barbara Slusher, MSW, PA-C, details ACR Convergence highlights, including the ARP Business Meeting & Networking Lunch and ARP Keynote: Passion in Practice on Sunday, November 13. The Business Meeting will include an overview of the recommendations of the Governance Task Force convened in 2021.
ACR and ARP members and nonmembers are invited to submit an abstract with late-breaking, high-impact scientific research for presentation at ACR Convergence 2022. Notification of abstract acceptance will be sent in October.
Registration is open for this year’s premier rheumatology experience, taking place November 10-14 in Philadelphia. Don’t miss special pricing for early registration, available through August 30, for in-person and virtual participation.
ACR Convergence 2022 will offer the most comprehensive presentation of basic science, clinical research, and advances in clinical care in rheumatology, with the choice of in-person or virtual registration. Annual Meeting Planning Committee Chair Sharon L. Kolasinski, MD, FACR, provides a look at what attendees can expect from the meeting “where rheumatology meets.”
At ACR Convergence 2021, a panel of experts — A. Darise Farris, PhD, Blake M. Warner, DDS, PhD, MPH, and Xavier Mariette, MD, PhD — explored the dynamics of the treatment of Sjögren’s syndrome, including epigenetic links between immune and salivary gland dysfunction and targeted therapy.