ACR/ARHP - Preview 2008 - (Page 3) Preview daily News 3 ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting | October 24 – 29, 2008 Pre-conference courses offer focused learning opportunities for rheumatology professionals Much of this year’s Basic Research Conference will focus on one of the hottest developments in rheumatology research — the biology of the TH17 T cell. “What’s become clear in the last few years is that CD4positive T cells are a lot more AcR clinical Research conference complicated than what we used This year’s ACR Clinical Research Conto think,” said John O’Shea, ference, “Evaluating the Evidence for NonMD, one of the course’s modPharmacological Interventions in Rheumatic erators. “The most interesting Diseases,” is designed to inform attendees AcR/ABIm maintenance thing from the point of view of about the research, rehabilitation, and exerof certification Learning the rheumatologist is the TH17 cise methods for the non-pharmacological session – 2007 and 2008 cell, which seems to be the bad treatment of people with rheumatic diseases. update modules guy of the immune system in Expert lecturers will also review public policy This pre-conference course Ed Yelin, PhD terms of driving autoimmune Carol Langford, MD, MHS John O’Shea, MD designed to foster non-pharmacological interoffers attendees an opportunity disease.” ventions that have proven effective. to prepare for recertification in an interactive Dr. Langford said. ACR will host another reThe two-day conference takes place from 1:00 – 6:00 pm Friday and 8:00 am – 4:30 pm “The focus is on social and behavioral environment led by clinical experts who will certification preparation course next spring. interventions,” Dr. Yelin said. “We chose walk them through 50 case-based questions “This is really part of ACR’s recognition Saturday and includes poster presentations [the topic] because there are certainly many from the ABIM’s 2007 and 2008 Update that an increasing percentage of members each day. sessions at the meeting devoted to pharmaModules. are required to undergo recertification, and Dr. O’Shea said he hopes for a strong turnUCB by CreativeEducationalConcepts:UCB by CreativeEducationalConcepts opceutical treatments and surgical treatments, “[The course] provides attendees an 7/29/08 part of AM effort to provide them with is 10:34 its Page 1 See Pre-conference courses on page 5 BEfoRE tHE 2008 scIENtIfIc mEEtINg begins, the ACR and ARHP are offering five pre-conference courses designed to provide attendees with additional learning opportunities tailored to their specific needs. “Once the actual meeting begins there are so many sessions to attend — often there are two at any one time that one wants to attend,” said EdYelin, PhD, who organized the one-day ACR Clinical Research Conference, to be held on Friday, October 24. “The pre-conference courses are designed to create a community without the schedules and conflicts.” but increasingly people are using behavioral approaches.” The daylong course begins at 7:30 am Friday with a continental breakfast followed by Session I, “Methods for Non-Pharmacologic Interventions.” The course also includes poster presentations, a boxed lunch at 11:30 am, and a reception beginning at 4:15 pm. “It is designed to bring people up to date on what’s happening in these fields, but it’s also designed to create a community for people who work in these areas, particularly for junior people who will get to interact with leading figures in the field,” Dr. Yelin said. portunity to go through the modules in a structured session so that they have opportunities for learning that really go beyond the questions,” said Carol Langford, MD, MHS, who will moderate the course. “The clinical experts who will lead the discussions are experienced with board review courses for certification and recertification,” learning tools to prepare for the exams,” Dr. Langford said. The course takes place from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm on Friday, October 24. AcR Basic Research conference Target Audience: Physicians, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Nurses attending the 42nd Annual Meeting of The American College of Rheumatology and the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals Jeffrey R. Curtis, MD, MPH Kathryn F. Hobbs, MD Faculty: University of Alabama Birmingham Birmingham, Alabama Denver Arthritis Clinic Denver, Colorado Joel M. Kremer, MD (Chair) Albany Medical College The Center for Rheumatology Albany, New York Agenda: 6:30-7:00 PM 7:00-7:15 PM 7:15-7:45 PM 7:45-8:15 PM 8:15-8:45 PM Registration and Dinner Introductions and Initial Audience Response Assessment Joel M. Kremer, MD (Chair) Challenges and Opportunities in Treating the RA Patient Faculty Panel Perspectives Staging the Disease and Effective Drug Therapy Faculty Panel Perspectives Incorporation of TNF Inhibitors and Biologics to Achieve Long-Term Clinical Benefit Faculty Panel Perspectives Final Audience Response Assessment Joel M. Kremer, MD (Chair) Panel Discussion with Questions from the Audience Eric M. Ruderman, MD Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago, Illinois Accreditation: MEDICINE Creative Educational Concepts,Inc. (CEC) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. CEC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. PHARMACY Creative Educational Concepts, Inc. (CEC) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity has been assigned ACPE #245-000-08-027-L01-P and will award 2.5 contact hours (.25 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit. CEC complies with the Criteria for Quality for continuing education programming. NURSING Creative Educational Concepts,Inc. (CEC) is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. CEC provides this activity for 2.5 contact hours. Statements of credit will be issued to those who complete a CE request form and will be mailed to participants within 30 business days. 8:45-9:00 PM 9:00-9:30 PM Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the activity, the participant will be able to: 1. Design a comprehensive assessment mechanism to initiate the appropriate treatment plan for the patients in various stages of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). 2. Select an aggressive approach to the treatment of RA to halt progression and improve patient quality of life as verified by radiologic studies. 3. Implement strategies for the use of disease modifying therapies including early initiation, monitoring and management, and adjustments to regimens to improve the clinical outcome of the patient with RA. Supported by an educational grant from Sponsored by Creative Educational Concepts, Inc. Registration: To register, please log on to www.ceconcepts.net/acr. You may also register by calling 866-360-1717 (Toll-Free). There is no additional fee to attend this activity. This is not an official event of the American College of Rheumatology. http://www.ceconcepts.net/acr http://www.ceconcepts.net/acr
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