Friday, May 20, 201, 2:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 21, 2016, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel
1000 Riverchase Galleria
Birmingham, AL 35244
Program Overview
Diagnosis and management of rheumatic diseases remain challenging issues for both primary care physicians and rheumatology specialists. In the U.S., rheumatic diseases are prevalent and are responsible for increased work and functional disability. This course is designed to provide clinicians with up-todate information regarding the most recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, osteoporosis, soft-tissue rheumatism, polymyalgia rheumatica, systemic lupus erythematosus, seronegative arthritis, systemic sclerosis, myositis, and common injection techniques. This CME and CE accredited activity will assist physicians and health care professionals in developing and maintaining their diagnostic and therapeutic skills regarding rheumatic diseases, thereby leading to improved patient outcomes.
Who Should Attend
This continuing medical education course is designed for internists, family practitioners, and health care professionals who are involved in the care of patients with rheumatic diseases.
Course Format
This seminar will consist of 13 sessions presenting updates on the most recent developments in the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases and their relevance to patient care. Throughout the conference, participants will have the opportunity to interact with a nationally and internationally renowned group of rheumatology faculty. A course syllabus will be provided to serve as a resource during and after the course.
For more information about this event click on the side bar links or email Stephanie Ledbetter at sledbetter@uabmc.edu
"The University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Alabama School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s) TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution."