2025 Update: Rheumatology Year in Review

Saturday, December 6, 2025, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Altman Clinical & Translational Research Institute, La Jolla, CA


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (5.75 hours)

The practice of Rheumatology is constantly evolving, all the more so lately. Recent decades have witnessed dramatic and significant advances in the understanding of the immunopathogenesis of many rheumatic diseases. This has led to improvements in the diagnosis and stratification of patients, development of newer therapies and treatment strategies. Combined, this has improved outcomes for many of our patients. In order to transform this knowledge into better outcomes for patients, rheumatologists require ongoing education and insight regarding the newest developments in patient assessment as well as the benefits and risks of large and expanding number of potential therapeutic agents and treatment strategies.

The goal of this CME activity is to provide rheumatologists with current, evidence-based data that can be translated into clinical practice in order to maximize therapeutic goals and optimize healthcare outcomes for patients with various rheumatic diseases.

This one day, comprehensive CME activity will utilize evidence-based data around the management of rheumatic diseases. Didactic teaching, along with interactive discussions and case-based discussion will enhance the relevancy providing rheumatologists with the ability to apply the latest data into clinical practice.

1. Explain current knowledge concerning the immunopathogenesis underlying various rheumatologic, systemic inflammatory, autoimmune disorders and define appropriate targets for therapy based on the latest studies presented at international conferences.
2. Examine the SLE treatment guidelines and advances related to the management of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
3. Identification and treatment options for patients with Long COVID.
4. Assess the role of artificial intelligence in medical practice.
5. Discuss the latest treatment options for patients with psoriatic arthritis.
6. Describe the impact of aging in patients with rheumatic diseases.
7. Review the importance of bench to bedside research in rheumatology.

	REGISTRATION FEES
General Registration	$100
Allied Health & Active Duty Military	$75
Residents & Fellows	$25
Industry Rate	$350

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON DECEMBER 4, 2025

Cancellation Policy: The full course tuition is refundable, less $25 if your cancellation is received in writing on or before one November 24, 2025. No refunds will be allowed after this date and no refunds for discounted fees will be allowed. Please send your cancellation request to [email protected]. In the unlikely event that the course is canceled, UC San Diego is responsible for a full refund of the registration fee only.

AAPA: AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 5.75 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

Nurses: For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME. For the purpose of relicensure, the California Board of Registered Nursing accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (report up to 5.75 hours of credit and list "CME Category 1" as the provider number).

Pharmacists: The California Board of Pharmacy accepts as continuing education for pharmacists' coursework which meets the standard of relevance to pharmacy practice and is accepted as continuing education by the Medical Board of California. 

UC San Diego’s Commitment to Excellence and Value in Medical Education
We are dedicated to providing the highest quality educational experiences, while being mindful of our environmental and financial responsibilities. As a leader in medical education, we strive to balance excellence with fiscal stewardship, ensuring that our events are both informative and sustainable. Although this event may not be directly governed by university funding sources, we have made a conscious effort to adhere to the spirit of their guidelines and responsible spending, while delivering a high-quality experience for our attendees. We appreciate your participation and look forward to sharing knowledge and expertise with you.

Accommodations: We are committed to ensuring that our programs are accessible to all individuals. For general information or to request reasonable accommodations, please contact [email protected] at your earliest convenience. All in-person events are wheelchair accessible.  Service animals specifically trained to assist a person with a disability are welcome. No other animals, including pets, therapy animals, or emotional support animals, are allowed.

Cultural & Linguistic Competency and Implicit Bias: Continuing medical education (CME) providers are required by state Assembly Bills 1195 and 241, and the standards created by the California Medical Association (CMA), to include components that address cultural and linguistic competency and implicit bias in CME activities. The planners and presenters of this activity has been asked to provide meaningful consideration of these standards in the selection and presentation of content.  Additional information and resources are available on the
UC San Diego CPD website.

Audio / Video Consent: This event may be audio and/or video recorded for future use or distribution. For virtual events, any engagement during the presentation (audio, video, chat, Q&A submission, etc.) will be captured and included. Participant microphones and cameras are generally disabled by default, and can always be manually disabled by participant. Depending on the type of event, publication of the recordings might be on a publicly available website or on an access-restricted site. By registering for this event, you give UC San Diego the right to use your name, voice, image, written text, or video footage without compensation and waive the right to inspect or approve any document in which these appear.

Covid-19 Health & Safety: We follow state and local guidelines and protocols related to COVID-19 safety measures. At this time, no restrictions are in place for the State of California and San Diego County. We encourage each attendee to decide what works for them and wear a face mask if that is their preferred choice.  We reserve the right to update COVID related expectations at any time, should local and state guidelines change and prevailing COVID rates increase.

 

Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute (ACTRI)          
9452 Medical Center Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037

Parking
Please park in the Campus Point Parking Structure located next door to the ACTRI. Self-parking is available in parking structures or lots for the same rate as valet parking: $5 for 30 minutes to 3 hours, with each additional hour $2.20 and a daily maximum of $16. Self-parking for less than 30 minutes is free. Parking is free with a disabled placard in designated visitor spaces.

Pay by entering your license plate at the pay stations. Please take a photo or make a note of your license plate number before leaving your car and starting the payment process. Or use the Park Mobile app at https://transportation.ucsd.edu/ and never worry about waiting in line or remembering your license plate number.

All persons in a position to control the content of accredited education must disclose all financial relationships held with ineligible companies, prior to assuming their role in the accredited activity. Those relationships deemed relevant to the education, are mitigated prior to the activity.

CME staff, meeting planners, peer reviewers, editorial staff, and CME committee reviewers, do not have any relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

The UC San Diego School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. 

Saturday, December 6, 2025

Contact Us
Program Questions:

Jennifer Fruehauf, Program Manager
Email: [email protected]

Registration Questions:
UC San Diego School of Medicine
Continuing Professional Development 
9500 Gilman Drive, MC0947
La Jolla, CA 92093-0947
P: (858) 534-3940 / Toll-Free: (888) 229-6263
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: cpd.ucsd.edu

 

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Exhibitor payment is due in full by the deadline listed on program materials (webpage and exhibitor agreement form). A $500 late fee will apply to any payments received after the posted deadline.

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CANCELLATION POLICY: There are no refunds for cancellations of exhibit registrations.

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