Ultrasound Conference

This intensive, two-day, pre-ACR Convergence conference is designed to meet the specific educational needs of rheumatology professionals who want to learn ultrasound technology. Under the guidance of experts from around the world, attendees will perform hands-on scanning of live models to enhance technical proficiency for the diagnosis of normal and abnormal clinical conditions. At the completion of this course, attendees should be able to demonstrate familiarity with the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the shoulder, elbow, hand, wrist, hip, knee, foot, and ankle, and ultrasound guidance of aspirations, injections, and biopsies.

Both novice and advanced learners are encouraged to join one of the courses. Although documentation is not required, some basic experience in rheumatologic joint sonography is recommended as a prerequisite for the Advanced Ultrasound course.

Target Audience
This activity is intended for rheumatology professionals with a beginner to low intermediate level of ultrasound experience, or rheumatology professionals with ultrasound experience interested in advanced learning opportunities. To provide an optimal learning environment, attendance is limited.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the Basic-Intermediate Course, participants should be able to:

• Recognize indications for the use of ultrasound in rheumatology practice
• Incorporate the use of ultrasound in their practice
• Acquire reliable and consistent ultrasound images of basic-intermediate level elementary lesions
• Interpret ultrasound images adequately in a manner that informs clinical decision making and patient education
• Incorporate ultrasound guidance into joint and tendon injection procedure

Upon completion of the Advanced Course, participants should be able to:

• Recognize ultrasound pathology related to various types of rheumatic conditions
• Acquire and interpret ultrasound images of various rheumatic conditions using validated scoring systems
• Engage in more effective shared decision-making processes with patients with the information provided by ultrasound images acquired at the point of care
• Recognize more advanced ultrasound guided procedural techniques
• Incorporate effective dynamic maneuvers to improve image acquisition

Featured Speakers

Jemima Albayda, MD, RhMSUS
Associate Professor of Medicine; Director, Rheumatology Fellowship Program; Director, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Injection Clinic, Johns Hopkins University

Eugene Kissin, MD, RhMSUS
Rheumatology Fellowship Program Director, Boston University Medical Center

Gurjit Kaeley, MBBS, RhMSUS, MRCP
Division Chief, Professor of Medicine, Fellowship Program Director, Program Director for Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, University of Florida College of Medicine

Ralf Thiele, MD, RhMSUS
Associate Professor of Medicine, Rheumatology Division, University of Rochester

Janeth Yinh, MD, RhMSUS
Rheumatologist, Rheumatology Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Program, Massachusetts General Hospital

Program Schedule & Syllabi

Basic/Intermediate Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course I

Advanced Rheumatologic (Multisystem) Ultrasound Course I

Registered attendees can access the syllabi during the meeting and for 12 months after the meeting. To access syllabi, login and go to My Learning.

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Registration Fees

ACR/ARP Member: $1,995
Potential Member: $2,495

Hotel & Travel

The Ultrasound Conference will take place at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C., on November 14–15.

Marriott Marquis
901 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20001

Hotel reservations can be made via the registration link (coming soon).

View the hotel map and rates and information about traveling to Washington, D.C.

Corporate Support

The American College of Rheumatology thanks our corporate supporters and partners for their commitment to advancing rheumatology by supporting ACR and ARP programs and initiatives.

Interested in Exhibiting or Sponsorship?
Support this pre-ACR Convergence event and connect with a focused group of attendees as an exhibitor and/or sponsor, or support with in-kind equipment. View the Exhibitor and Sponsorship Prospectus and contact Kat Dennis (kdennis@rheumatology.org) with questions or to secure your spot.

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