Preliminary Agenda (subject to change)
Sessions will include minimum 25% interactivity
| 0745 | Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 0815 | Welcome and Introductory Remarks Dr. Ophir Vinik and the Arthritis Society |
Session I: Evaluation, Diagnosis and Referral |
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| 0830 | Shoulder pain: How to assess and when to refer to a surgeon? Dr. Christian Veillette |
| 0900 | Q&A |
| 0910 | Doctor, do I have lupus? Evaluation and diagnosis of SLE Dr. Amanda Steiman |
| 0940 | Q&A |
| 0950 | Evaluation and Diagnosis of Common MSK Symptoms in Children and Adolescents Dr. Shirley Tse |
| 1020 | Q&A |
| 1030 | Nutrition break |
Session II: Current Concepts in Management |
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| 1050 | My patient has inflammatory arthritis: Initial and ongoing management for primary care Dr. Stephanie Yang |
| 1120 | Q&A |
| 1130 | DMARD’s and Biologics: Pharmacology primer for anti-rheumatic medications Dr. Justin Shamis |
| 1200 | Q&A |
| 1210 | Updates on Evidence-Based Management of Osteoarthritis Dr. Lauren King |
| 1240 | Q&A |
| 1250 | Lunch Break (lunch provided) |
Session III: Small Group Workshop SessionsPlease select one per session. |
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| Workshop Session I: 1330 – 1430 | Workshop Session II: 1445 – 1545 | |
| a) Evaluation of Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis: From physical exam to surgical referral* | a) Evaluation of Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis: From physical exam to surgical referral* | Dr. Mina Morcos |
| b) Case-Based Approach to Assessment, Diagnosis and Initial Management of Inflammatory Joint Conditions** | b) Case-Based Approach to Assessment, Diagnosis and Initial Management of Inflammatory Joint Conditions** | Dr. Stephanie Yang |
| c) Osteoporosis Update and Case Discussions** | c) Osteoporosis Update and Case Discussions** | Dr. Angela Cheung |
| d) Choose Wisely: Radiographic evaluation of common back problems | d) Choose Wisely: Radiographic evaluation of common back problems | Dr. Stephen Power |
| 1545 | Adjourn | |
| *Hands-on session. Please arrive with proper attire to facilitate practicing physical exam skills. ** Participants are welcome to bring cases for discussion. |
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