Abstracts tagged "Education"

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 1297 • ACR Convergence 2024
Assessment of Knowledge of Osteoporosis Among Female Nursing Students and Staff Nurses in an Urban Medical College in India
Varsha Bhatt¹ and Sri lakshmi Sathiyaseelan², ¹Bharati Vidyapeeth University Medical College and Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India, ²Bharati Vidyapeeth medical college and hospital, chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Background/Purpose: Osteoporosis is one of the most common metabolic bone disorders and is associated with an increased risk of fracture.[1] Data suggests that 20% of…
Abstract Number: 2159 • ACR Convergence 2024
Reaching Those in Need: Understanding the Reach of a Digital Program for Lupus Self-Management Education
Katherine Carpenter¹, Melissa French², Sara Johnson³, Janet Johnson³, Ashley Holden⁴, Joy Buie¹, Melicent Miller¹ and Mary Crimmings¹, ¹Lupus Foundation of America, Washington, DC, ²Lupus Foundation of America, Alexandria, VA, ³ProChange Behavior Solutions, South Kingstown, RI, ⁴Lupus Foundation of America, Bossier City, LA

Background/Purpose: As part of a 5-year cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) has implemented the…
Abstract Number: 1302 • ACR Convergence 2024
Physician Knowledge, Attitudes and Perceived Barriers to Recommending the Recombinant Varicella Zoster Vaccine
cori sutton¹, yingxue wang² and priyanka iyer³, ¹UC Irvine, orange, ²UC Irvine, Orange, CA, ³Uc Irvine Medical center, orange
Background/Purpose: Varicella-zoster virus(VZV) or Shingles infections in immunocompromised individuals can lead to severe complications. Despite availability of the Recombinant Varicella Zoster vaccine(RZV), vaccination rates remain suboptimal. The…
Abstract Number: 2165 • ACR Convergence 2024
Fertility Concerns in Adolescents and Young Adults Receiving Gonadotoxic Medications for Rheumatic Disease
SHAHD FARAJALLAH¹, Katie Dunnock², Qing Yu³, Sangeeta Sule⁴ and Tova Ronis⁴, ¹Children's national hospital, Washington DC, ²George Washington University, washington dc, ³George Washington University, washington dc, DC, ⁴Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC
Background/Purpose: Adolescents and young adults diagnosed with rheumatic diseases often require treatment with teratogenic and cytotoxic medications to effectively manage their conditions. While these therapies…
Abstract Number: 1304 • ACR Convergence 2024
Assessing Knowledge and Aptitude in Antinuclear Antibody Testing Among Internal Medicine Residents
Dania Kaur¹, Fizza Zulfiqar², Akanksha Sharma³, Muhammad Bilal⁴, Rida Fatima⁴ and Abhinav Vyas⁵, ¹North Alabama Medical Center, Muscle Shoals, AL, ²Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University, Pontiac, MI, ³UPMC Mercy hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, ⁴Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown, NY, ⁵Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nahville, TN
Background/Purpose: Testing for antinuclear antibodies (ANA) is essential for diagnosing autoimmune and rheumatologic diseases. The testing has become increasingly popular in primary and specialized clinics,…
Abstract Number: 2340 • ACR Convergence 2024
Direct to Patient Screening for Psoriatic Arthritis in Patients with Psoriasis: Diagnosis Rates, Referral Pathways, and Educational Value of Screening
Jessica A Walsh¹, Shaobo Pei², Gopi Penmetsa³, Swetha Alexander⁴, Nga Lori Ly⁵, Rosario Adriana Molano-Romero⁴, April Conlon⁶, Catherine Bakewell⁷, Soumya Reddy⁸, Jose Scher⁹ and Alexis Ogdie¹⁰, ¹Division of Rheumatology, Salt Lake City Veterans Affairs Health and University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City, UT, ²University of Utah, Thousand Oaks, CA, ³University Of Utah Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT, ⁴University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City, UT, ⁵University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, ⁶University of Utah, Sandy, UT, ⁷Intermountain Healthcare, Salt Lake City, UT, ⁸NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, ⁹New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, ¹⁰Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Background/Purpose: Diagnostic delays are common in psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Screening surveys administered in clinic can identify psoriasis patients at elevated risk for PsA who should…
Abstract Number: 0193 • ACR Convergence 2024
New York City Lupus Clinical Trials Education Program
Maya Souvignier¹, Leila Khalili¹, Wai Yan April Fu², Laura Geraldino³, Nancyanne Schmidt¹, Yevgeniya Gartshteyn⁴, Peter Izmirly⁵, Noa Schwartz⁶ and Anca Askanase¹, ¹Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, ²Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY, ³Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University, New York, NY, ⁴Columbia University Irving School of Medicine, New York, NY, ⁵New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, ⁶Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, New York, NY
Background/Purpose: Clinical trial (CT) participation is essential for the advancement of treatment paradigms and should be considered part of clinical care in SLE. CTs fail…
Abstract Number: 1305 • ACR Convergence 2024
Bingo: A Winning Pediatric Rheumatology Teaching Strategy?
Kyla Fergason¹, Michael DiLeo², Amanda Braddock³ and Miriah Gillispie-Taylor², ¹Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, ²Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, ³UTSW, Dallas
Background/Purpose: Exposure to pediatric rheumatology is often lacking during training given that 33% of medical schools and 36% of residency programs have no affiliated pediatric…
Abstract Number: 2588 • ACR Convergence 2024
Examining the Influence of Socioeconomic Status on Osteoarthritis Prevalence and Risk Factors Among New York Residents
Titilayo Adeniran¹, David Cecil² and Ahinee Amamoo³, ¹Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), New York, NY, ²Samford University, Birmingham, ³Samford University, Birmingham, AL
Background/Purpose: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, progressive condition affecting the musculoskeletal system, significantly impacting the quality of life and mobility of millions worldwide. It is…
Abstract Number: 0349 • ACR Convergence 2024
Impact of the Stanford University Chronic Pain Self-Management Education Program on Pain Severity, Pain Self-Efficacy, and Pain Disability in a Population with a High Prevalence of Arthritis
Dina Jones¹, Louise Murphy², Ranjita Misra¹, Teresa Brady³, Sijin Wen¹, Dana Guglielmo⁴, Maura Robinson¹, Samantha Shawley-Brzoska¹, Chong Li¹, Alison Vargovich⁵, Megan Burkart⁶ and Richard Vaglienti¹, ¹West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, ²Consultant, Halifax, NS, Canada, ³Clarity Consulting and Communications, Atlanta, GA, ⁴Consultant, Los Angeles, CA, ⁵Private Practice, Buffalo, NY, ⁶West Virginia Unviverstiy, Morgantown, WV
Background/Purpose: In 2021, 51.6 million (20.9%) US adults reported chronic pain (CP). Arthritis is a leading cause of CP. The Stanford Chronic Pain Self-Management Program…

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