Updates in Rheumatology 2024 Perspectives for Primary Care Providers & Other Specialists

Saturday, October 19, 2024, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Jefferson Einstein Hospital, Braemer Education Building, Philadelphia, PA


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (7.00 hours), ABS CC (7.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (7.00 hours), PA Patient Safety and Risk Credit (3.50 hours)

This symposium will introduce the latest developments in rheumatology presented by experts in the field. Managing disorders with common feature of inflammation in the bones, muscles, joints, and internal organs can be a complex issue and patient problems are diverse, necessitating a team approach with differing expertise and skills. Attendees will be able to participate in the interactive discussions throughout the day.

This activity has pre-conference modules that need to be completed prior to the start of the activity. With the exception of the keynote, each session has a pre-conference module for a total of eight 30-minute modules.

Successful Completion
To successfully complete this activity, the required evaluation must be completed no later than Friday, November 8, 2024. Thereafter, the evaluation will no longer be available and credits will not be issued. No refunds will be offered for failure to complete the required evaluation by the stated deadline.

1. Summarize the American College of Rheumatology gout treatment guideline.
2. Utilize guiding principle of treat-to-target in case-based real-world gout patients.
3. Differentiate unique signs and symptoms of several disorders.
4. Describe the most common causes of abnormal inflammatory markers, ANA, RF, ANCA tests.
5. Differentiate use of traditional, biologic, and targeted synthetic DMARD therapy.
6. Describe side effects and basic surveillance needed for medications commonly prescribed by the rheumatologists.
7. Review management of osteoporosis with attention to when to escalate therapy and when to consider bisphosphonate holiday.
8. Describe off-label treatment and newer FDA-approved treatment of SLE.
9. Review common causes of elevated creatine kinase (CK).

Jefferson Health
Physician	$80
Nurse/Nurse Practitioner	$65
Other Healthcare Provider	$65
Resident/Fellow	$0
Non-Jefferson
Physician	$100
Nurse/Nurse Practitioner	$75
Other Healthcare Provider	$75

 

In support of improving patient care, Thomas Jefferson University is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Physicians: This educational activity is designated for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^TM . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Healthcare Professionals: This educational activity is designated for 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ^TM. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Credit

PA Patient Safety and Risk Credit: This education activity offers 3.5 PA Patient Safety and Risk credit. Qualifying sessions are noted on the agenda.

Agenda

The agenda is subject to change without notice.

Cancellation Policy

Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing and received in the Office of CPD two weeks prior to the start date of the course. There will be no refunds after this period.*  Cancellations notified before the two week time frame will incur a 25% administration fee (with a minimum of $20).  Registrants who fail to attend the conference are responsible for the entire fee.  All refunds will be processed after the conference.  The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone this course due to unforeseen circumstances.  In the event of cancellation or postponement, the University will refund registration fees, but is not responsible for related costs or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by hotels, airlines or travel agencies. 

Submit refund requests to: Office of Continuing Professional Development Sidney Kimmel Medical College Jefferson Alumni Hall 1020 Locust Street, Suite M-5 Philadelphia, PA 19107

Or by email to [email protected] - please include the activity name in the subject line.

*Registration fees will be refunded less a 15% administration fee to international conference registrants who are unable to secure a travel visa. Registrants must provide proof of visa denial. 

 Jefferson Release Policy
Jefferson may record/livestream/photograph this educational activity. These images/recordings, along with your name, may be used in Jefferson publications or on the Jefferson website. If you verbally submit any questions for Q&A sessions, you are agreeing to be recorded and to have that recording available in enduring materials. Once photographed, filmed, recorded, or videotaped, you waive the right of inspection or approval to which such images/recordings may be put and Jefferson has the right to use, publish, reproduce, modify, adapt, and distribute at any time in any manner or medium.

Jefferson HIPAA Policy
As an attendee of this educational activity hosted by Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson University Physicians, and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. (collectively 'Jefferson'), you may gain access to certain proprietary information ('Confidential Information'), including Protected Health Information ('PHI').

By participating in this educational activity, you agree to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information, including all PHI, obtained from any source. You also agree to take all necessary steps to protect such Confidential Information and shall not directly or indirectly disclose or use it in any manner or for any reason, other than as necessary to complete the educational activity. Further, you agree not to take photographs, record in any manner or otherwise reproduce any such Confidential Information. You understand that any unauthorized use or disclosure of Confidential Information may result in possible legal action against you by Jefferson whose confidentiality is breached.

Photography and Recording
Unauthorized recording or photography at a Jefferson-sponsored event is strictly prohibited. Individuals found violating this policy will be asked to vacate the activity. No credits or refund will be issued.

Copyright
All rights reserved – Thomas Jefferson University. No part of this program may be used, reproduced, or shared in any manner whatsoever without express written permission, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in articles or reviews.

Braemer Education Center at Jefferson Einstein Hospital
5401 Old York Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19141

Directions and Parking

Campus Map

Self-parking at Korman Garage (next to Braemer Education Center) is free for attendees and exhibitors. Valet Parking is $8.

Guest Lecturer: Tuhina Neogi, MD, PhD

Dr. Neogi is a rheumatologist and epidemiologist whose research has focused primarily on risk factors for knee osteoarthritis and gout, pain mechanisms in knee osteoarthritis, as well as methodologic issues of relevance for rheumatic diseases. She has had continuous peer-reviewed foundation and NIH funding since 2003, and have over 300 peer-reviewed publications to date.

Dr. Neogi is also engaged in developing new classification criteria for a number of rheumatic diseases. In addition to research, clinical work, and teaching, one of her key roles is to mentor trainees and junior faculty in musculoskeletal disease-related research. 

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Thomas Jefferson University adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education and the policies that supplement the Standards.

All planners, faculty, and others in control of educational content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with ACCME defined ineligible companies within the past 24 months. Any conflicts of interests have been mitigated prior to this educational activity. Such disclosures will be available prior to the start of the activity. Jefferson conflict of interest mitigation process may result in changes to the program agenda.

Off-Label/Investigational Use
All faculty/presenters/authors at Thomas Jefferson University sponsored events are required to disclose whether or not their content contains information of commercial products/devices that are unlabeled for use or investigational uses of products not yet approved. Product(s) is/are not included in the labeling approved by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of disease(s).

Content Disclaimer
The views expressed in this activity are those of the faculty. It should not be inferred or assumed that they are expressing the views of any manufacturer of pharmaceuticals or devices or Thomas Jefferson University.

It should be noted that the recommendations made herein with regard to the use of therapeutic agents, varying disease states, and assessments of risk, are based upon a combination of clinical trials, current guidelines, and the clinical practice experience of the participating presenters. The drug selection and dosage information presented in this activity are believed to be accurate. However, participants are urged to consult all available data on products and procedures before using them in clinical practice.

Saturday, October 19, 2024

This educational activity received no commercial or in-kind support.

 

For exhibitor information, contact [email protected]

Exhibitor Rules

• Exhibitor is not providing commercial support for this educational activity. Exhibitor is purchasing exhibit space.
• Exhibits are intended for informational purposes, products should not be sold through the exhibit hall.
• TJU and the exhibitor acknowledge and agree that the exhibitor may be subject to Section 6002 of the Affordable Care Act, which added Section 1128G to the Social Security Act, and its implementing regulations codified in 42 CFR 402 &403 (Collectively the Sunshine Act). Exhibiting companies are solely responsible for collecting any information about actions within their virtual exhibit space that constitutes a payment or transfer of value to a covered participant, which is required to reported under the Sunshine Act.
• Exhibitors may observe educational sessions but must refrain from participating in the activity.
• No recordings of the scientific sessions on behalf of the exhibitor's company is permitted.

Application Deadline

Applications for exhibits will be accepted through October 4, 2024. After October 4, 2024, applications may be accepted on a case by case basis.
 
Cancellation and Refunds

In the event that the symposium is canceled by the organizers, exhibit fees will be refunded in full, however Thomas Jefferson University is not responsible for other expenses incurred by the exhibitor.
 
In the event an exhibitor cancels participation, refunds will be made as follows:

• Prior to the deadline of October 4, 2024 a refund will be given minus a 10% administration fee.
• After October 4, 2024 no refund will be given.
• Exhibitors who are absent from the conference will not receive a refund.
• Exhibit cancellations must be made in writing.

Send cancellation notice to [email protected] and include name of activity in subject line.