The Brigham Board Review and Comprehensive Update in Rheumatology 2022

Overview

The Brigham Board Review and Comprehensive Update in Rheumatology 2022 is an extensive online CME program designed to enhance clinical knowledge and competency in rheumatologic medicine. This program delivers comprehensive updates on basic principles, evolving guidelines, and therapeutic strategies critical for practicing rheumatologists and related healthcare professionals.

On-demand rheumatology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Agenda

This course presents a wide-ranging review of rheumatology topics delivered by expert faculty. The agenda covers key disease areas, pathophysiology, and treatment advances relevant to clinical practice and examination preparation.

• Rheumatoid Arthritis — Jonathan S. Coblyn, MD
• Pathogenesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis — Deepak A. Rao, MD, PhD
• Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Update — Michael Weinblatt, MD
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Clinical Manifestations — Karen H. Costenbader, MD, MPH
• Basic Science for the Rheumatologist — Anna H. Jonsson, MD, PhD
• The Treatment of Lupus — Elena M. Massarotti, MD
• Clinical Manifestations and Treatment of Antiphospholipid Syndrome — Laura L. Tarter, MD
• Pregnancy and the Rheumatic Diseases — Laura L. Tarter, MD
• Scleroderma: Clinical Features and Therapeutics — Flavia V. Castelino, MD
• Sjögren’s Disease – The Eyes, The Mouth, and Beyond — Jennifer King, MD, PhD
• Psoriatic Arthritis — Joseph F. Merola, MD, MMSc
• Axial Spondyloarthritis — Joerg Ermann, MD
• Large Vessel Vasculitis — Paul Monach, MD
• ANCA-Associated Vasculitis — Paul Monach, MD
• Vasculitic Syndromes — Paul F. Dellaripa, MD
• Osteoporosis — Julia Charles, MD, PhD
• Osteoarthritis — Susan Y. Ritter, MD, PhD
• Common Clinical Conditions in the Elbow, Wrist, and Hand — Brandon E. Earp, MD
• The Knee and Shoulder – What You Kneed to Know — Elizabeth G. Matzkin, MD
• Common Foot and Ankle Disorders — Jeremy T. Smith, MD
• Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management of Low Back and Leg Pain — Jeffrey N. Katz, MD, MS
• Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies — Anthony A. Amato, MD
• Imaging of Arthritis – Part I: Radiographic Evaluation of Arthritis — Barbara N. Weissman, MD
• Imaging of Arthritis – Part II: Advanced Imaging in Rheumatology — Stacy E. Smith, MD
• Septic Arthritis — James H. Maguire, MD
• Lyme Disease Update — Nancy A. Shadick, MD
• Preventing Infections – Screening, Prophylaxis, and Immunizations — Camille N. Kotton, MD
• Autoinflammatory Diseases — Peter A. Nigrovic, MD
• Challenges in Dermato-Rheumatology — Joseph F. Merola, MD, MMSc
• Sarcoidosis: A Rheumatologist’s Perspective — Jeffrey Sparks, MD, MMSc
• Brief Encounters with Unusual Rheumatic Diseases — Simon M. Helfgott, MD
• Systemic Rheumatic Syndromes — Derrick J. Todd, MD, PhD
• Rheumatic Syndromes with Cancer Immunotherapy — Lindsey A. Macfarlane, MD
• Pulmonary Involvement in Rheumatic Diseases — Paul F. Dellaripa, MD
• Interventional Pain Management — Zacharia Isaac, MD
• Crystal-Related Arthropathies — Lindsey A. Macfarlane, MD
• Pediatric Rheumatology — Peter A. Nigrovic, MD

Learning Objectives

• Apply current and recommended rheumatology guidelines in clinical practice
• Perform differential diagnosis of complex clinical presentations related to rheumatologic disorders
• Identify and apply current therapeutic options for specific rheumatologic disorders
• Evaluate and interpret up-to-date literature relevant to clinical practice in rheumatology
• Illustrate knowledge of pathophysiology as it applies to management of rheumatology disorders
• Apply knowledge gained to the ABIM certification and recertification rheumatology examinations

Speakers

• Jonathan S. Coblyn, MD
• Paul F. Dellaripa, MD
• Simon M. Helfgott, MD
• Deepak A. Rao, MD, PhD
• Michael Weinblatt, MD
• Karen H. Costenbader, MD, MPH
• Anna H. Jonsson, MD, PhD
• Elena M. Massarotti, MD
• Laura L. Tarter, MD
• Flavia V. Castelino, MD
• Jennifer King, MD, PhD
• Joseph F. Merola, MD, MMSc
• Joerg Ermann, MD
• Paul Monach, MD
• Julia Charles, MD, PhD
• Susan Y. Ritter, MD, PhD
• Brandon E. Earp, MD
• Elizabeth G. Matzkin, MD
• Jeremy T. Smith, MD
• Jeffrey N. Katz, MD, MS
• Anthony A. Amato, MD
• Barbara N. Weissman, MD
• Stacy E. Smith, MD
• James H. Maguire, MD
• Nancy A. Shadick, MD
• Camille N. Kotton, MD
• Peter A. Nigrovic, MD
• Jeffrey Sparks, MD, MMSc
• Derrick J. Todd, MD, PhD
• Lindsey A. Macfarlane, MD
• Zacharia Isaac, MD

Target Audience

This program is designed for rheumatology fellows, trainees, practicing rheumatologists, and internists with an interest in rheumatologic medicine. It supports both those preparing for the ABIM certification and recertification examinations as well as clinicians seeking continuing medical education to enhance patient care in rheumatology.

Why This Topic Matters

The Brigham Board Review and Comprehensive Update in Rheumatology 2022 provides a thorough review and update on contemporary rheumatology topics crucial for maintaining clinical expertise in this specialty. With the frequent evolution of guidelines and therapeutic options, accessing current and clinically relevant information is essential for rheumatology professionals.

This course, available through MedHub Central, offers dedicated rheumatology education that strengthens clinician confidence and supports knowledge reinforcement aligned with certification standards, facilitating high-quality patient care in rheumatology.