Abstracts tagged "education, medical"

Abstract Number: 2190 • ACR Convergence 2025
Successful Implementation of an Innovative Rheumatology Curriculum for Internal Medicine Residents: Fellow-Initiated Rheumatology EDUcation Project (FIRED UP)
Raeann Bowman¹, Edward Huddleston², Bailey Lipham³ and Amanda Alexander⁴, ¹University of Alabama Birmingham / UT Southwestern, Gardendale, AL, ²University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, ³University of Alabama Medical School, Vestavia Hills, AL, ⁴University of Alabama at Birmingham, Homewood, AL
Background/Purpose: Rheumatology is an important field with topics encountered commonly on board exams and clinically, yet it remains an area of low confidence for trainees.…
Abstract Number: 2173 • ACR Convergence 2025
Developing Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Clinical Electives: Bridging the Basic Sciences and Clinical Application in Undergraduate Medical Education
Brittany Lively¹, Cody Quirk¹, Katherine Brakora¹ and Beth Scholz², ¹Texas A&M University College of Medicine, Bryan, TX, ²Baylor Scott and White Health, Temple, TX
Background/Purpose: Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) conveys diagnostic and therapeutic value in rheumatology, sports medicine, and other specialties. However, formal MSKUS training is rarely integrated into undergraduate…
Abstract Number: 0828 • ACR Convergence 2025
Two Common AI Models Create Poor Rheumatology Board Style Questions
Catherine Deffendall¹, Narender Annapureddy², Kevin Byram², Erin Chew² and Tyler Reese³, ¹Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, ²Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, ³Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Madison, TN
Background/Purpose: Rheumatology fellows frequently prepare for board examinations using case-based, multiple-choice questions. However, there are few resources with enough questions to prepare and those currently…
Abstract Number: 2191 • ACR Convergence 2025
Development, Validation and Performance of a Questionnaire for Assessing the Knowledge Base of Primary Care Physicians About Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Impact of an Information Course
Ranjan Gupta, Rudra Prosad Goswami and Anju Mohan, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Delhi, India
Background/Purpose: Long-term outcomes in rheumatic diseases are impacted by their timely diagnosis, institution of correct treatment, management of complications and rigorous joint preservation strategies. The…
Abstract Number: 2170 • ACR Convergence 2025
I Know It When I See It! Improving Visual Diagnosis Education in Rheumatology Fellowship Training
Amarjyot Randhawa¹, Laura Nichols², Jason Kolfenbach³, Meredith Morcos² and Steven Taylor³, ¹University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, CO, ²University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, ³University of Colorado, Denver, CO
Background/Purpose: Visual diagnosis, based on both physical exam and imaging studies, is of great importance in clinical practice and for board exam purposes in rheumatology.…
Abstract Number: 0827 • ACR Convergence 2025
Utilization of American College of Rheumatology Vaccination Guidelines in Clinic: A Needs Assessment in an Internal Medicine Residency Program
Julia Levy¹, Genna Braverman¹, Kirana Gudi² and Juliet Aizer¹, ¹Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, ²Weill Cornell, New York, NY
Background/Purpose: Despite increased risks of infection in patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease (SARD), vaccination rates for this population are suboptimal. In 2023 the American…
Abstract Number: 2189 • ACR Convergence 2025
Physician Practices and Perspectives in the Diagnosis and Management of Fibromyalgia: A US Chart Review Study
Daniel Clauw¹, Parul Houston², Zhao Yang², Todd Grinnell² and Lesley Arnold³, ¹Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, ²Axsome Therapeutics, Inc, New York, NY, ³University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
Background/Purpose: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic, widespread pain disorder driven by dysregulated central pain processing, which impairs daily function and quality of life. Current understanding…
Abstract Number: 2169 • ACR Convergence 2025
Bridging the Gap: A National Needs Assessment of Rheumatology Fellowship Training in Adolescent and Young Adult Care
Amanda Moyer¹, Megha Tandel¹, Michelle Benjamin¹, Rufei Lu², Julia F Simard³ and Rebecca Sadun⁴, ¹Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, ²Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Oklahoma City, OK, ³Stanford Medicine, Stanford, CA, ⁴Duke University, Durham, NC
Background/Purpose: Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with rheumatic diseases require specialized care, particularly when transitioning from pediatric to adult healthcare. However, most residents and fellows…
Abstract Number: 0825 • ACR Convergence 2025
Rheum2Learn: A Randomized Trial of Virtual vs Text-Based Rheumatology Modules
Sonam Kiwalkar¹, Julianna Desmarais², Ellen Snyder³, Lisa Schroeder⁴, Marissa Meissner⁵, Noelle A. Rolle⁶, Sarah Donohue⁷, Brittany Bettendorf⁸, Ira Khanna⁹, Karen Kruzer¹⁰, Nkechi Emejuaiwe¹¹, Ibtissam Gad¹², David Leverenz¹³, Michael George¹⁴, Ashima Makol¹⁵, Floranne Ernste¹⁵ and Jilie Blaszczak¹⁶, ¹The Vancouver Clinic, Portland, OR, ²Oregon Health and Sciences University, Portland, OR, ³UNC Rheumatology, Chapel Hill, NC, ⁴Geisinger, Danville, PA, ⁵Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, ⁶Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Evans, GA, ⁷University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, ⁸University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, ⁹Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY, ¹⁰Assistant Professor- University of Rochester, Victor, NY, ¹¹Cincinnati VA Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, ¹²University of Michigan, Plymouth, MI, ¹³Duke University, Durham, NC, ¹⁴University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, ¹⁵Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, ¹⁶University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Background/Purpose: Internal medicine (IM) residents often receive limited rheumatology training, contributing to low confidence in managing rheumatologic conditions and suboptimal performance on standardized examinations. Virtual…
Abstract Number: 2187 • ACR Convergence 2025
Transforming MSUS Access in Mexico: A Comparative Study of National Trends and a Hybrid Training Cohort
Mario R. Garcia-Pompermayer¹, SARAH G. AYTON², Karina Silva Luna³, Ricardo Ramirez-Morales⁴ and Mario Garza Elizondo⁵, ¹Hospital San Jose Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, ²Columbia University, New York, NY, ³Centro Médico Zambrano Hellion, Monterrey, Mexico, ⁴Private Rheumatology Practice, Monterrey, Mexico, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, ⁵Hospital Zambrano-Hellion TecSalud, Monterrey, Mexico
Background/Purpose: Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) is a valuable diagnostic tool in rheumatology, yet access to formal MSUS training in Latin America remains limited. In a 2022…
Abstract Number: 2166 • ACR Convergence 2025
Clinical Disease Activity Index (CDAI) for Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Clinical Educational Workshop
Ahmed Rubia¹, Nancy Olsen², Saurav Suman³, Sharon Banks⁴, Shirley Albano Aluquin¹, Kristie Pepper⁵ and Rayford June⁶, ¹Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Cen, Hershey, PA, ²Penn State University/Milton S Hershey, Hershey, PA, ³Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Cen, Harrisburg, PA, ⁴Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, ⁵Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Cen, Lebanon, PA, ⁶Penn State College of Medicine/Lebanon VA Medical Center, Hummelstown, PA
Background/Purpose: The Clinical Disease Activity Index (CDAI) is one of six assessment measures for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) recommended for management of RA in clinical practice.…
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…
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: 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: 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,…

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