Abstracts tagged "education, medical"

Abstract Number: 2159 • ACR Convergence 2025
Teaching Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Improves Knowledge and Confidence in the Knee Exam: A Pilot Session with Internal Medicine Trainees
Ann Cameron Barr¹, David Leverenz¹, Lisa Criscione-Schreiber² and Philip Chu³, ¹Duke University, Durham, NC, ²Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, ³Duke University Hospital, Raleigh, NC
Background/Purpose: Poor confidence in musculoskeletal (MSK) care among practicing internists and internal medicine (IM) trainees is well described in the literature. A needs assessment of…
Abstract Number: 2180 • ACR Convergence 2025
Helping Hands: Curriculum using Simulators to Teach the Hand Exam and Assessment of Small Joint Swelling in Inflammatory Arthritis
Ibtissam Gad¹, Christopher Podgorski², Kylie Springer³, amita Bishnoi⁴ and Lisa Zickuhr⁵, ¹University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, ²Park Nicollet, Lake Elmo, MN, ³Henry Ford Health, Detroit, ⁴Henry Ford Health System, Troy, MI, ⁵Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium, St. Louis, MO
Background/Purpose: The hand examination is crucial for internal medicine (IM) residents to learn, as it is important for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with…
Abstract Number: 2160 • ACR Convergence 2025
RadRheum: Improving Resident and Medical Student Musculoskeletal Radiology Interpretation Skills Utilizing an Interactive Module
Elizabeth Konon¹, Laura Nichols² and Meredith Morcos², ¹University of Colorado Internal Medicine Residency Program, Denver, CO, ²University of Colorado, Aurora, CO
Background/Purpose: Plain radiographs remain a cornerstone for diagnosis in rheumatology. Despite the importance of radiograph interpretation in rheumatology, there is little formalized instruction documented in…
Abstract Number: 2181 • ACR Convergence 2025
A Pilot High-Fidelity Simulation for Pediatric Rheumatology Learners
John Bridges¹, Livie Timmerman² and Nicholas Rockwell³, ¹University of Alabama at Birmingham/Children's of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, ²University of Alabama at Birmingham, Gardendale, AL, ³University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham
Background/Purpose: The ACGME’s core competencies for pediatric residency training include medical knowledge, patient care, and interpersonal communication skills. At our institution, residents only spend two…
Abstract Number: 2162 • ACR Convergence 2025
An Updated Needs Assessment for the Virtual Rheumatology Program for Fellows in Training (V-FIT)
Laura Arneson¹, M. Dave Dimachkie², Juliet Aizer³, Janet Mitchell⁴, David Leverenz⁵, Anisha Dua⁶ and Lisa Zickuhr⁷, ¹Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, ²Washington University in Saint Louis, St. Louis, MO, ³Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, ⁴ACR, Winston-Salem, NC, ⁵Duke University, Durham, NC, ⁶Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, ⁷Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium, St. Louis, MO
Background/Purpose: The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) created the Virtual Rheumatology Program for Fellows in Training (V-FIT) in 2020 to provide rheumatology fellowship training programs…
Abstract Number: 2182 • ACR Convergence 2025
Rheum for Improvement: A Needs Assessment Survey for an Internal Medicine Resident Curriculum
Kailey Singh¹, Lara El Khoury², Karen Friedman³ and Julie Schwartzman-Morris⁴, ¹Northwell Health-NS/LIJ, Queens, NY, ²Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health, Great Neck, NY, ³Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health, Manhasset, NY, ⁴Northwell Health Physician Partners, roslyn heights, NY
Background/Purpose: Rheumatology is a core Internal Medicine (IM) residency requirement, yet IM residents report low confidence in their knowledge and skills. This project aimed to…
Abstract Number: 2163 • ACR Convergence 2025
Enhancing Post-Conference Engagement Through Expert Q&A: A Pilot Collaboration Between ACR Convergence & theMednet.org
Nina Couette¹, Herveen Singh², Melissa Briones³, Nadine Housri⁴ and Rebecca Manno⁵, ¹The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, ²theMednet.org, New York, NY, ³Loyola University, Maywood, IL, ⁴theMednet.org, New York, ⁵University of The Virgin Islands / The Arthritis and Rheumatology Center of the Caribbean, St. Thomas
Background/Purpose: ACR Convergence is a key platform for sharing cutting-edge research and clinical insights in rheumatology. To extend the educational value of select sessions beyond…
Abstract Number: 2183 • ACR Convergence 2025
Bridging the Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Training Gap: Analysis of Confidence, Competency, and Clinical Readiness
Kamini Shah¹, Jonathan Samuels², Jennifer Medlin³, Philip Chu⁴, Midori Nishio⁵, Norman Madsen⁶, Michelene Hearth-Holmes³, Shivani Shah⁷, Catherine Bakewell⁸, Anthony M. Reginato⁹ and Minna Kohler¹⁰, ¹Northwell Health, New York, NY, ²NYU Langone, Rye Brook, NY, ³University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, ⁴Duke University Hospital, Raleigh, NC, ⁵John Muir Specialty Medical Group, Lafayette, CA, ⁶URMC, Rochester, NY, ⁷University of Chicago, New York, NY, ⁸Intermountain Healthcare, Salt Lake City, UT, ⁹Brown University, Providence, RI, ¹⁰Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Background/Purpose: While point-of care ultrasound (POCUS) training is increasingly introduced during rheumatology fellowship, limited exposure may not provide the depth or continuity needed to build…
Abstract Number: 0179 • ACR Convergence 2025
Digital Divide in Rheumatology: Patterns of Technology and AI Adoption Across Generations of Specialists
CARLA F DIONELLO¹, ANA F PADUA², Claudia Marques³, BRUNA L PORTO⁴, LEONARDO R CAMPOS⁵, RODRIGO OLIVEIRA⁶, GUSTAVO GM BALBI⁷, RODRIGO LUPPINO-ASSAD⁶, YURE G AZEVEDO⁸, LUIZ F DIPE⁹, BRUNO BORDALLO⁵, Cleandro Pires¹⁰, Licia Maria Henrique da Mota¹⁰ and PAULA MONTINA¹⁰, ¹FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO - UFRJ, RIO DE JANEIRO, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, ²SANTA CASA MG, BELO HORIZONTE, Minas Gerais, Brazil, ³Hospital das Clinicas - Universidade Federal de Pernambuco - UFPE, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, ⁴UNIVATES, SÃO LEOPOLDO, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, ⁵UFF, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, ⁶FMRP-USP, Ribeirão Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil, ⁷UFJF, JUIZ DE FORA, Minas Gerais, Brazil, ⁸SCR, SOBRAL, Ceara, Brazil, ⁹GRUPO AMIL, SÃO PAULO, Sao Paulo, Brazil, ¹⁰UNB, Brasilia, Distrito Federal, Brazil
Background/Purpose: The integration of digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI) in rheumatology practice has advanced rapidly. However, disparities in adoption across generations of specialists remain…
Abstract Number: 2164 • ACR Convergence 2025
East Meets West: A Novel Tofu-Pasta-Cardstock Phantom Model for Teaching Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
Philip Chu¹, Erin Chew², Lily Kao³, Karina Torralba⁴, Fawad Aslam⁵ and Janeth Yinh⁶, ¹Duke University Hospital, Raleigh, NC, ²Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, ³Evergreen Medical Group, San Jose, CA, ⁴Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Redlands, CA, ⁵Mayo Clinic, Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ, ⁶Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Background/Purpose: Certain ultrasound (US)-guided procedures may be integral to the diagnosis and management of arthritis. US-guided carpal tunnel (CT), flexor tendon sheath (FTS), and hip…
Abstract Number: 2184 • ACR Convergence 2025
Diagnosing the Deficit: Addressing Gaps in Rheumatology Training for Internal Medicine Residents
Kristen Young¹, Samantha Kohn² and Brenda Shinar³, ¹Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ, ²University Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, ³University of Arizona College of Medicine Pheonix, Phoenix
Background/Purpose: Rheumatologic diseases are common and complex, requiring internal medicine physicians to develop skills in musculoskeletal examination, diagnosis, and management. Despite this, exposure during residency…
Abstract Number: 0188 • ACR Convergence 2025
Investigating Canadians’ information needs related to lupus: A Google Trends analysis of online search query data
Taylor Williamson¹, Emily Shantz¹, Susan Elliott¹, Christine Sperling², Karen H. Costenbader³ and May Choi⁴, ¹University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada, ²None, Calgary, Canada, ³Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, ⁴University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
Background/Purpose: A lack of knowledge surrounding SLE has been identified as a main challenge for patients, particularly those seeking a diagnosis or recently diagnosed. Subsequently,…
Abstract Number: 2165 • ACR Convergence 2025
Targeted Needs Assessment of Provider Medical Knowledge of Juvenile Scleroderma, a Mixed Methods Study
Rachel Guess¹, Megan Curran², Lisa Zickuhr³ and Rachel Moquin¹, ¹Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, ²University of Colorado | Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO, ³Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium, St. Louis, MO
Background/Purpose: Juvenile scleroderma (JS) is an autoimmune disease that can cause skin sclerosis leading to deformity, disability, and early mortality especially with delayed diagnosis. A…
Abstract Number: 2186 • ACR Convergence 2025
Developing Rheumatology Specific Anki Electronic Flashcards for Teaching Preclinical Students United States Medical Licensing Examination Board Relevant Topics 
Madison Bellamy¹, Grant Stalker², Laura Nichols³, Jennifer Strouse², Miriah Gillispie-Taylor⁴, Beth Scholz⁵ and Sonam Kiwalkar⁶, ¹University of Iowa, Coralville, IA, ²University of Iowa, Iowa City, ³University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, ⁴Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, ⁵Baylor Scott and White Health, Temple, TX, ⁶The Vancouver Clinic, Portland, OR
Background/Purpose: Electronic flashcards (EF) have become a widely used study tool by medical students.  One of the most well-known is the spaced repetition program Anki.…
Abstract Number: 0202 • ACR Convergence 2025
Saudi Society for Rheumatology Consensus Recommendation on Vaccination Strategies in Adults Saudi with Autoimmune Rheumatic Disorders
Fahidah Alenzi¹, Hanan Alrayes², Khawla K Alghanim³, FEHAID ALANAZI⁴, Mohammed Attar⁵, Mansour Alazmi⁶, Suzan Attar⁷, Nisreen Alsherbeeni⁸, Azzam Alotaibi⁹ and Fayssal M Farahat¹⁰, ¹Associate Professor and Consultant Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ²Riyadh Military - Prince Soltan Military Medical City ( PSMMC ) - Olaya, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ³Consultant Rheumatologist and lupus specialist, Department of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology Unit, King Fahad Military Medical Complex, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, ⁴King Khaled university Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ⁵Al hada armed forces hospital, Taif, Saudi Arabia, ⁶Internal Medicine and Rheumatology Consultant , Prince Mohammed Medical City, Aljouf , Saudi Arabia, Sakaka- Aljouf, Saudi Arabia, ⁷King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, ⁸Consultant Internal Medicine & Infectious Disease, Infectious Disease Division Department of Medicine at Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ⁹Consultant Internal Medicine, Allergy, and Immunology, Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Medicine at Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ¹⁰Infection Prevention and Control Program, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, P.O. Box ²²⁴⁹⁰, Riyadh ¹¹⁴²⁶, Saudi Arabia; College of Public Health and Health Informatics, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, P.O. Box ³⁶⁶⁰, Riyadh ¹¹⁴⁸¹, Saudi Arabia; King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, P.O. Box ³⁶⁶⁰, Riyadh ¹¹⁴⁸¹, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Background/Purpose: Patients with autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases (AIIRD) are at increased risk of infections due to both immune system dysfunction and the use of immunosuppressive…

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