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ACR Convergence 2020 highlights and popular sessions
Each day of the annual meeting features exciting sessons delivering the most up-to-date informtion in rheumatology.
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Basic Science sessions offer great learning opportunities during challenging times
The Basic Science sessions will increase the understanding of the scientific foundations behind researchers developing new theories about how pathogenesis occurs and new diagnostic tests and theories.
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ARP program highlights need for self-care and empowering patients
ARP will have a special emphasis on two topics: Self-care for the rheumatology professional and empowering patients. “It’s a taxing job, and we wanted to make sure that people take some time for self-care while they’re trying to offer the best care to patients,” said ARP Subcommittee Chair Susan Murphy, ScD, OTR.
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Great Clinical Practice program gets better with up-to-the-minute updates on critical topics
“We wanted to make sure the program would be meaningful to people around the globe, knowing that going online could actually broaden the audience that will be able to attend the meeting,” said Clinical Practice Subcommittee Chair Diane Kamen, MD, MSCR.
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Academic rheumatology sessions open up to anyone with an interest in the field
Organizers for the ACR Convergence 2020 events designed for those involved in academic rheumatology have built a program that takes full advantage of the Community Hub concept.
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Pediatric sessions at ACR Convergence to make global connections
Collaboration is key for this year’s group of pediatric sessions during ACR Convergence 2020. Precision medicine will be a theme of many sessions, as well.
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Extended Programming sessions in 2020 include popular ACR Review Course
Usually, the premeeting courses help set the tone for the days of learning that follow at the ACR’s annual meeting. But 2020 is no typical year, so ACR Convergence 2020 organizers have moved these special sessions to after the annual meeting’s regular sessions conclude.
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ACR Convergence to feature focused COVID-19 sessions
The ACR’s six special COVID-19 sessions—including one with Anthony S. Fauci, MD, ACR Master and NIAID director—will share important insights into the current pandemic.
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ACR Convergence 2020 will transform rheumatology education
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic moved it to an all-virtual meeting, organizers had already transformed and reimagined ACR Convergence 2020 into something better than ever. “In the future, 2020 will be viewed as the year education in rheumatology was transformed. I hope you will make plans to join us at this unique time in history,”…