Presented By: Angela Branche, MD — The COVID-19 pandemic has forced healthcare providers to learn and adapt in an unprecedented environment, including accommodating our patients with the new vaccines on the market. In this session, we will discuss what the vaccine means for our practices, and how it could affect those with rheumatologic and other autoimmune diseases.

Presented By: Linda Grinnell-Merrick, NP-BC and Cathy Patty-Resk, MSN, RN-BC, CPNP-PC — A rapid fire approach to understanding Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), Ehler’s Danlos Syndrome (EDS), and Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR).

Presented By: Elizabeth Kirchner, DNP — Vasculitis can range from mild to life threatening symptoms, so it is important as providers to know where your patient falls on the spectrum. This session will cover a global overarching review of the disease, including detection, manifestations, and treatments.

Presented By: Karen McKerihan, MSN, NP-C and Teri Puhalsky, BSN, RN, CRNI — In this session, learners will develop an understanding of the role and impact of infusion therapies and it’s impact in clinical rheumatology practice.

Presented By: Laura Kimble, PhD, RN, FNP-C, CNE, FAHA, FAAN — In this session, we will explore the history and progression of lupus and research in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and lupus nephritis (LN).

Presented By: Gordon K. Lam, MD, FACR — Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) presents differently throughout a woman’s journey into motherhood. From disease activity improvements to flare ups, learn what rheumatoid arthritis looks like from conception to post-partum, and how best to support mothers throughout the process.

Presented by: Linda Grinnell-Merrick, NP-BC and Veronica Richarson, MSN, ANP-C, DCNP — Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) is one of the most common rheumatologic diseases we see in patients, and dermatologists are in a unique position to recognize early signs of PsA. In this co-presentation, we will hear from both a rheumatology and dermatology provider in recognizing these signs, and how the two practices can work together to provide the best patient care.

Presented by:Cathy Patty-Resk, MSN, RN-BC, CPNP-PC, Kamrin Macki, NP and Payam Shakouri, MD — In this panel presentation, you will hear from multiple specialties regarding the best practices on treating rheumatic diseases.

Presented by: Suzanne K. Freitag, MD — Thyroid eye disease is often linked with other comorbidities, including many autoimmune diseases. In this session, learn how thyroid eye disease presents itself in patients with other rheumatic conditions.