Abstract Number: 149 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Teaching Rare Diseases Through Role Play: Results of an Experimental Workshop About Raynaud Phenomenon
Background/Purpose: Systemic autoimmune diseases are mostly taught through theoretical lectures, which do not allow for the acquisition of physical examination skills and semiologic confrontation. We…Abstract Number: 150 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Comparison of Debate vs. Lecture to Teach Medical Students Pediatric Rheumatology
Background/Purpose: Medical students at Vanderbilt receive approximately 25 hours of didactic teaching during their pediatric clerkship. Debate format educational sessions employ active learning principles allowing…Abstract Number: 151 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Implementation of Recommendations for Prevention of Glucocorticosteroid-Induced Osteoporosis in Hospitalized Patients
Background/Purpose: Glucocorticosteroid-induced osteoporosis (GIO) is the most common cause of secondary osteoporosis but is under-diagnosed and under-treated. Most professional guidelines recommend as a first step…Abstract Number: 152 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
A Shoulder to Lean On: Differences in Shoulder Examinations Between Rheumatology Educators and Fellows
Background/Purpose: The maneuvers to include in a comprehensive shoulder exam are debatable. For rheumatology fellows, rheumatology fellowship program directors (PD) serve as models of competency…Abstract Number: 153 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Palliative Care Curriculum in Rheumatology: Teaching Serious Illness Conversations
Background/Purpose: Palliative care is a specialty that focuses on holistic care, promoting quality of life, and providing an extra layer of support for patients and…Abstract Number: 154 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Enhancing Medicine Trainees’ Exposure to Gout Diagnosis and Management Through an Interprofessional Approach in the Primary Care Setting
Background/Purpose: Gout is common in primary care, though patients often have inadequate control or are referred to specialists for evaluation and management. This may be…Abstract Number: 155 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
A Prospective, Unblinded, Non-randomized Pilot Study Examining the Effect of a Musculoskeletal Immersion Curriculum for First Year Internal Medicine Residents
Background/Purpose: Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders are one of the most common clinic visit complaints. Prior studies evaluating graduate medical training of rheumatology and MSK medicine have…Abstract Number: 156 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
The Impact of Spaced Education and Reciprocal Peer Teaching on Rheumatology Fellows’ Long-term Recall from Core Curriculum
Background/Purpose: Spaced education (SE) and reciprocal peer teaching (RPT) are known to promote knowledge retention and learner engagement. We wanted to understand the educational impact…Abstract Number: 157 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
We Can Do Better: Evaluating Inpatient Pediatric Rheumatology Inpatient/Consult Service Performance
Background/Purpose: Analysis of the last five annual program reviews of our fellowship identified repeated concerns raised by both residents and fellows with Rheumatology inpatient rounding…Abstract Number: 158 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Addressing the Pediatric Rheumatology Physician Shortage: Does Early Exposure Matter?
Background/Purpose: There is a shortage of pediatric rheumatologists in the United States, with current demands exceeding provider supply by 33%. This disparity is projected to…Abstract Number: 159 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
VA Musculoskeletal “Master Educator” Faculty Development Program for Health Professions Educators: Follow-Up on Changes in Educational Duties and Perceptions of Program Content
Background/Purpose: Since 2011, the Veterans Administration (VA) has supported musculoskeletal (MSK) training programs to facilitate provider and trainee MSK education, including a national health professions…Abstract Number: 160 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Evaluation of ACGME Competencies in a Rheumatology Observed Structured Clinical Examination
Background/Purpose: The Pennsylvania Rheumatology Objective Structured Clinical Examination (ROSCE) is an annual assessment of rheumatology fellows’ communication skills. Fellows complete several standardized patient (SP) encounters…Abstract Number: 161 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Use of a Systematic Consensus Process to Inform Development of the Veterans Health Affairs Simulation Learning, Education and Research Network (SimLEARN) Musculoskeletal Clinician Course
Background/Purpose: The Veterans Health Affairs (VHA) Simulation Learning, Education and Research Network (SimLEARN) National Simulation Center has developed a portfolio of continuing professional development (CPD)…Abstract Number: 162 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
A Shared Mental Model for Teaching and Assessing Examination of the Hand, Wrist, and Elbow in the “Training Rheum” Continuing Professional Development Program
Background/Purpose: An increasing number of nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) are pursuing careers in rheumatology. To serve their educational interests, the American College…Abstract Number: 163 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Workforce Survey: Career Trends of Combined Adult and Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship Graduates
Background/Purpose: Future projections deem the rheumatology workforce insufficient to meet patient demand, with certain with catchment areas (micropolitan, rural) already lacking clinicians. Currently there is…
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