Abstracts tagged "Education"

Abstract Number: 2192 • ACR Convergence 2025
Survey of Healthcare Providers’ Knowledge and Attitudes Toward the Management of Uncontrolled Gout
Shilpa Sharan¹, Clare Sonntag², Beth Miller¹, Kaitlyn Mayer¹ and Nissreen Elfadawy³, ¹The HWP Group, Upper Saddle River, NJ, ²The HWP Group, Upper Saddle River, ³University Hospitals, Geauga Medical Center, Chardon, OH
Background/Purpose: Although uncontrolled gout (UG) is an inflammatory arthritis triggered by crystallization of monosodium urate within joints following hyperuricemia, increasing evidence supports its classification as…
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: 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: 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: 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: 2161 • ACR Convergence 2025
Perceptions of the Importance of Pediatric Rheumatology Education in Pediatric Residency: A Needs Assessment
Katherine Nowicki¹, Lori Silveira², Megan Curran¹ and Laura Lockwood¹, ¹University of Colorado | Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO, ²University of Colorado, Aurora, CO
Background/Purpose: The shortage of pediatric rheumatologists and resulting limited patient access necessitates that pediatricians receive adequate training in core pediatric rheumatology (PR) topics to address…
Abstract Number: 2188 • ACR Convergence 2025
Enhancing Pediatric Rheumatology Education Through Case-Based Learning: Impact on Knowledge, Confidence, and Elective Interest
Nayimisha Balmuri, Hopkins, Baltimore
Background/Purpose: Pediatric rheumatic diseases are rare and frequently under-recognized by trainees, leading to delayed diagnosis and referral. To address this gap, we developed a case-based…
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: 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: 1915 • ACR Convergence 2025
Innovative Clinical Trial Recruitment Approaches in Lupus Research: LuCIN Site Perspectives on Use of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence
Brandon Jackson¹, Roberto Caricchio², Saira Sheikh³, Meenakshi Jolly⁴, Jennifer Meriwether⁵, Taylor Irons⁶, Taylor Adjei⁷, Caroline Donovan⁸, Carla Menezes⁷, Courtney Canton⁹, Aimee Williams¹⁰, Maya Merrell⁹ and Stacie Bell¹¹, ¹Lupus Therapeutics, Miami, FL, ²University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, ³University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, ⁴Rush University, Chicago, IL, ⁵Lupus Therapeutics, Westminster, CO, ⁶Lupus Therapeutics, Houston, TX, ⁷Lupus Therapeutics, New York, NY, ⁸Lupus Therapeutics, Charlottesville, VA, ⁹Lupus Therapeutics, Charleston, SC, ¹⁰Lupus Therapeutics, Raleigh, NC, ¹¹Lupus Therapeutics, Lakewood, CO
Background/Purpose: Lupus disproportionately impacts racial and ethnic minorities, yet these groups remain underrepresented in clinical trials. Lupus Therapeutics, overseeing the Lupus Clinical Investigators Network (LuCIN),…
Abstract Number: 2185 • ACR Convergence 2025
The Evolving Digital Landscape of Social Media among Rheumatology Professionals: A Global Analysis by the EULAR SoMeR Study Group
Latika Gupta¹, Manali Sarkar², Jeffrey Sparks³, Loreto Carmona⁴, Vikas Agarwal⁵, Carlo Vinicio Caballero Uribe⁶, Dzifa Dey⁷, Chris Edwards⁸, Francis BERENBAUM⁹ and Elena Nikiphorou¹⁰, ¹School of Infection, Inflammation and Immunology, College of Medicine and Health, University of Birmingham; Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Manchester, Manchester; Francis Crick Institute, London, Birmingham, UK, United Kingdom, ²Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India., Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, ³Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, ⁴Instituto de Salud Musculoesquelética (InMusc), Madrid, Spain, ⁵Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, ⁶Department of Medicine, Hospital Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Atlantico, Colombi, Barranquilla, Colombia, ⁷Rheumatology Unit Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Korle bu Teaching Hospital, University of Ghana Medical School, Accra, Ghana, ⁸University Hospital Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom, ⁹Sorbonne University/Inserm/AP-HP/⁴Moving Biotech, Paris, France, ¹⁰King's College London, London, United Kingdom
Background/Purpose: Social media (SoMe) has become an indispensable tool in healthcare, providing platforms for information sharing, networking, and education. However, its use presents challenges including…
Abstract Number: 1092 • ACR Convergence 2025
Prior history of arthritis and PD-1 over PD-L1 blockade predispose to immune-related adverse events in cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors
Binod Kc¹, Aakritee Sharma Subedi¹, Salome Walsh¹, Areeba Memon¹ and Andras Perl², ¹SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, ²SUNY, Syracuse, NY
Background/Purpose: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have revolutionized cancer therapy by enhancing the immune system's ability to fight cancer. However, their use is associated with immune-related…
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: 1080 • ACR Convergence 2025
Are Minority Populations Truly Vaccine Hesitant? A Provider-Based Approach to RSV Vaccine Uptake Suggests Otherwise.
pavana sakhamuri¹, Stephen Lindsey², Cathryn Leggio³ and Ellen Mire⁴, ¹LSUHSC, Dept of Rheumatology, Lafayette, LA, ²LSUHSC, Dept of Rheumatology, NEW ORLEANS, LA, ³University Medical center, NEW ORLEANS, LA, ⁴LSUHSC, Dept of Medicine, NEW ORLEANS, LA
Background/Purpose: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a leading cause of hospitalization and mortality in older adults and young children, particularly those with chronic illnesses or…
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…

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