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Description:

USC Clinical Rheumatology Update: Focus on RA, Axial Spondylarthritis, Lupus, Soft Tissue Syndromes and Other Rheumatic Disorders is designed to provide rheumatologists and primary care physicians with up-to-date information on how to recognize, diagnose, treat and follow common rheumatologic conditions. Distinguished faculty will give didactic lectures on disease-specific topics including: the diagnosis and treatment of RA, PSA, and other inflammatory and non-inflammatory arthropathies. The role of imaging of these disorders with radiological techniques will be reviewed. An in-depth exploration of autoimmunity will be presented. The educational format includes case studies and panel discussions allowing participants the opportunity to attain and integrate new, practical information into their clinical practices to improve patient care and outcomes. In order to maximize accessibility and encourage engagement within the local and global healthcare community, learners may attend this conference live or participate virtually. 

Target Audience:

This course is intended for community rheumatologists, internal medicine physicians, family and general practice physicians and allied health professionals who desire to update the knowledge and competence in the diagnosis and treatment of spondylarthropathies, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other inflammatory and non-inflammatory arthropathies. 

Educational Objectives:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to: 

• Analyze new and novel treatment in rheumatic disorders.
• Discuss current guidelines in treating rheumatic disorders.
• Differentiate on a clinical basis from over 150 types of arthritis.
• Distinguish the pathophysiology of RA, SLE, gout, psoriatic arthritis and AS.
• Explore differences in biologic agents used in the field of rheumatology.
• Review common lower extremities in sports injuries in a high altitude environment.
• Review new developments in the field of rheumatology. 

Accreditation Statement:

The Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

The Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The following may apply AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for license renewal: Registered Nurses may report up to 7.25 credit hour(s) toward the CME requirements for license renewal by their state Board of Registered Nurses (BRN). CME may be noted on the license renewal application in lieu of a BRN provider number. Physician’s Assistants: The National Commission on Certification of Physicians’ Assistants states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ accredited courses are acceptable CME requirements for recertification.