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ACR President: ACR Convergence 2023 Offers a Full Scientific Program with Myriad Opportunities for Engagement
ACR President Douglas White, MD, PhD, shares his excitement for this year’s annual meeting, which includes additional time for scientific sessions and more opportunities to earn continuing medical education (CME) credits. Meet the Panel sessions, in-person Poster Hall, and Networking Lounges are sure to enhance the learning, networking, and collaboration in San Diego this November.
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ARP President: Fun and Learning Await in San Diego
Meeting attendees can look forward to the latest advancements in the field and connecting with colleagues — all in a locale known for idyllic weather and a welcoming vibe, said ARP President Kori Dewing, DNP, ARNP, ANP-C, RN-C.
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Sample San Diego with Recommendations from Local ACR Members
San Diego offers a multitude of unique dining and entertainment options for visitors to enjoy. Learn from some of your local rheumatology colleagues what awaits in the City in Motion.
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Call for late-breaking abstract submissions is open
ACR and ARP members and potential members are invited to submit an abstract with late-breaking, high-impact scientific research for presentation at ACR Convergence 2023. Notification of abstract acceptance will be sent in mid-October.
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ACR Convergence 2023 to offer five days of cutting-edge advancements in rheumatology
This year’s premier rheumatology meeting will be held Nov. 10–15 at the San Diego Convention Center, with more sessions and opportunities for participants to engage. The in-person Poster Hall will return, Networking Lounges will facilitate discussion and collaboration, and a variety of interactive sessions will provide expert insight on the latest developments in the field.
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Five registration options available for ACR Convergence
Early registration will be open through Aug. 30, and attendees have multiple options to experience the meeting in the way that is most convenient for them—in person or online. All registration passes include on-demand access to session recordings following ACR Convergence.
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San Diego is ready to welcome rheumatology community
Located downtown, the convention center is just a short walk from award-winning restaurants, diverse retail offerings, and world-class entertainment venues. And the San Diego Trolley, the city-owned light rail system, makes connecting to the rest of the city’s attractions a breeze.
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Physician business owners discuss direct care models and their future in rheumatology
Direct care, concierge medicine, wellness, and coaching models are changing the ways rheumatologists practice and patients experience care. Diana Girnita, MD, PhD, discussed the potential of direct care and addressed some of the common fears providers have related to this approach to serving patients.
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Social media can facilitate connections and collaboration to advance rheumatology
At events like ACR Convergence, social media helps enhance engagement among attendees. It also can be used to amplify one’s own work and as a research tool. Jean Liew, MD, MS, shared her expertise with social media and how the COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance used it to benefit the field.
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Panel outlines ACR Workforce Solutions Committee initiatives
The Association of American Medical Colleges estimates a shortage of as many as 139,000 physicians by 2033. ACR Workforce Solutions Committee Chair Daniel Battafarano, DO, outlined the types of projects committee members will undertake to improve the practice of rheumatology for providers and patients and combat the workforce shortage.