Carl M. Pearson Memorial Symposium Frontiers of Rheumatology 2024

Friday, April 26, 2024, 7:15 AM - Sunday, April 28, 2024, 12:15 PM, Marina del Rey Marriott, Los Angeles, CA

For the past 41 years, The Annual Seminar Frontiers of Rheumatology, has honored the memory of Carl M. Pearson, MD, the founding chief of Rheumatology at UCLA. This event gathers distinguished faculty for three days of interactions, presentations and educational discussions with participants, of current topics, recent advances and impending progress of importance to physicians and other providers of care to patients with autoimmune and musculoskeletal conditions. The course has been well reviewed by participants and by visiting faculty who enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, challenging queries from participants and many opportunities for interactions. Many have repeatedly returned to subsequent seminars. Participants record their opinions about the quality of each presentation and of the overall course each year. Participants also record their suggestions for future topics and speakers. Their suggestions are used by the organizers, along with comments from the faculty and knowledge of current literature and areas of need, to develop each year’s program. The basic purpose of the seminars is to maintain and improve the skills of the participants and to improve the care and outcomes of their patients.

Fees
$350 MD, PhD – Live In-Person Participant
$350 MD, PhD – Live Virtual Participant via Zoom
$150 RN – Live In-Person Participant
$150 RN – Live Virtual Participant via Zoom
$80 Trainees/Fellows – Live In-Person Participant
$80 Trainees/Fellows – Live Virtual Participant via Zoom

Refunds
Cancellations must be received via email to [email protected] by Friday 04/05/24 and will be subject to $50 processing fee. No refunds will be given after that date. If for any reason the course must be cancelled, discontinued, or rescheduled, a full refund will be provided.

Course Recording
All registrants will be provided the opportunity to review recorded sessions up to 3 weeks following the conference. 
The recorded sessions are not approved for Continuing Education (CE) credit. 

1. discuss the Mediterranean Diet and/or Omega-3 Fatty acids and whether if it can help RA
2. understand the evolution of therapeutic approaches and latest advances in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis
3. explain the effects of the drugs used in rheumatology during surgery
4. treat gastrointestinal systemic sclerosis
5. describe insights regarding CNS vasculitis
6. demonstrate an understanding of the newest developments in lgG4 disease
7. explain what is new in CAR-T therapy
8. interpret the rapidly changing understanding of psoriatic arthritis and its treatment
9. demonstrate an understanding of the approach to diagnosing and treating polymyositis
10. develop an understanding of the symptoms of long covid and discuss the similarities and differences to rheumatic disease symptoms

American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) 

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 4.75 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

By completing the quiz for MOC Points, you hereby grant permission to share your participation information for this activity with your Board via ACCME's Program and Activity Reporting System (PARS).

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (13.50 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (4.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (13.50 hours)

Marina del Rey Marriott
4100 Admiralty Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 301-3000

The Marina del Rey Marriott is located three blocks from the beach in the heart of Marina del Rey, across from the world’s largest man-made harbor. It is six miles from LAX airport, with access to all area freeways and major surface routes. Within walking distance of the hotel are a variety of restaurants, clubs, and shops as well as biking paths, jogging trails and the Marina Beach. Close to Marina del Rey are art galleries, popular restaurants, architectural showpieces, and the distinctive cultural scene of Santa Monica and Venice Beach. Shopping in Beverly Hills and Century City is also close by. The Los Angeles area offers a variety of vacation entertainment for both adults and children. Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Magic Mountain and Universal Studios are just a sample of attractions that help to make a visit to Southern California a memorable experience.

Accommodations
A limited block of rooms has been reserved at the Marina del Rey Marriott for seminar participants at a special conference rate for per night for single/double occupancy.
To reserve a room call (800) 228-9290 or (310) 301-3000. Make sure to mention the UCLA Rheumatology Course when calling in your reservations.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Standards for Integrity and Independence mandates that the accreditation manages all identified relevant financial relationship(s) before the program and adequately discloses relationships to learners. The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA adheres to the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in accredited continuing education.

The individuals below have been identified as having a position to influence the content of this educational activity. As such, they have disclosed the absence or presence of a relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

All of the relevant financial relationships for these individuals have been mitigated.

 

Exhibiting at this event operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Exhibiting is contingent on completing the registration process, including a completed LOA and payment confirmation.

Registration Process:

1. Complete the Exhibitor Letter of Agreement (LOA).

2. Use the “Exhibit at This Event” button to process the payment.

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Acknowledgments
This program is supported in part by educational grants and exhibitors from the following:

Exhibitors

 
Abbvie
Alexion
Amgen  Inflammation Business Unit
Astrazenca
Aurinia Pharama
Boehringer - Commercial Booth
Boehringer - Medical Affairs Booth
Bristol-Myers Squip
Fresenius
GSK
Janssen Biotech
Janssen Pulmonary
Novartis Ilaris
Pfizer
Ellie Huck/Sanofi
UCB Biopharma
Amgen Rare Disease- Frictionless
Kiniksa pharmaceuticals