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ACR 2016 Reception NOV 12, 2016 Washington DC

November 12, 2016 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm UTC-5

Washington DC

Full information

Old Ebbitt Grill-Atrium

675 15th St NW

Washington DC

Sponsored by Crescendo Bioscience and AWIR

Thank you for the support

 

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2017 National Conference AUG 17-20 2017 Hilton Head, SC

August 17, 2017 - August 20, 2017

Sonesta Hilton Head Hotel, 130 Shipyard Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Full information

2017 SONESTA RESORT EXHIBITOR SPONSORS

Thank you for the support

2017 National Conference AUG 17-20 2017 Hilton Head, SC

Platinum

  • Abbvie
  • Horizon Pharma
  • Novartis
  • Pfizer
  • Sanofi Genzyme Regeneron
  • UCB

Silver

  • Amgen
  • Celgene
  • Crescendo Bioscience
  • Janssen
  • Lilly

Bronze

  • Alexion
  • BMS
  • Exagen
  • Genentech
  • IntraFUSION
  • Lilly
  • Lilly Osteoporosis
  • Long’s Specialty Pharmacy
  • Mallinckrodt

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  • Medac Pharma
  • Metro Medical
  • Novartis (ILARIS)
  • Outcome Health
  • Primus Pharmaceuticals
  • Radius Health
  • TSI Healthcare
  • UCB Medical

Poster Exhibit Sponsors

  • BMS
  • Crescendo Bioscience
  • Genentech
  • Janssen
  • Novartis
  • Pfizer
  • Sanofi Genzyme
  • Regeneron

Non-Profit

  • Arthritis Foundation
  • Creaky Joints
  • National Infusion Center

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  • National Organization of Rheumatology Managers
  • Rheumatology Nurses Society

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ACR 2017 Reception SAT, NOV 4, 2017 San Diego, CA

November 4, 2017 @ 6:30 am - 9:30 pm UTC-5

San Diego CA 92101

Full information

Kimpton Solamar Hotel San Diego

Solamar Terrace, 4th Floor

435 6th Avenue, San Diego CA 92101

Time: 6:30 -9:30 PM

Thank you for attending. See you again in 2018! 

Co-Sponsored by AWIR & Crescendo Bioscience

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AWIR National Conference 2018

August 16, 2018 - August 18, 2018

Sonesta Hilton Head Hotel, 130 Shipyard Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Full information

2nd ANNUAL AWIR IMMUNOLOGY BOOTCAMP

  • This continuing medical education activity is provided by Vindico Medical Education
  • This activity is supported by educational grants from Abbvie, Inc.; Amgen; Bristol-Myers Squibb; Pfizer, Inc.; and Sanofi Genzyme and and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

Chair:

  • Dr Grace C Wright, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, NYU School of Medicine

Course Directors:

  • Dr Leonard Calabrese, RJ Fasenmeyer Chair of Clinical Immunology, Cleveland Clinic
  • Dr Grace C Wright, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, NYU School of Medicine

Faculty

Dr. Grace C. Wright

Dr. Leonard Calabrese

Dr. Jeffrey Kaine

Dr. John Tesser

Agenda

Advances in Basic and Clinical Immunology 2018: Part 1

  • Highlights of the Year 2018

Mini Biologics Summit:

  • TNF Pathway and Targeted Therapies
  • IL-6 Pathway and Targeted Therapies
  • IL-12/23 and IL-23 targeted Therapies
  • B- and T-cell Pathway and Targeted Therapies
  • IL-17 Pathway and Targeted Therapies
  • Biosimilars
  • Signal Transduction Hubs and Small Molecule-targeted therapies in Rheumatic Disease:
    — JAK-STAT, BTK, P38

Diet, Exercise, and Mindfulness in Rheumatic Diseases:

  • Clinician and Patient Perspective

Advances in Basic and Clinical Immunology 2018: Part 2

  • Rheumatic Immune-related Adverse Events from Cancer Immunotherapy

Panel Discussion: Shared Decision Making

AWIR National Conference Agenda Overview

Special Series:

Leadership Development Series: Part 3

Practice Development Series: Part 3

  • Medical Practice: Insights shared by an Experienced Attorney

Personal Development Series:

Scientific Updates: ​

  • Clinical trials, Cardiovascular Disease in RA, Biomarkers and CV disease
  • Women's Health and Autoimmune Diseases
  • and MORE....

Advocacy Updates:

  • MIPPS, MACCRA and beyond

Educational & Product Symposia:

Poster Session:

  • Separate Poster session to facilitate Updates presented at ACR, EULAR and other Congresses....

Networking:

  • Daily Networking Events to Optimize time with your Colleagues and Partners

Community Building:

  • Sunrise Walk: Greet the sunrise with your fellow attendees on the beach
  • Dinners with Opportunities to increase your Engagement and Connections

FELLOWS use your discount code given with your MEMBERSHIP registration

2018 Sonesta Resort Exibitor Sponsors

Platinum

  • Abbvie
  • Celgene
  • Horizon Pharma
  • Novartis
  • Pfizer
  • Sanofi Genzyme Regeneron
  • UCB

Silver

  • Crescendo Bioscience
  • Glaxo Smithkline
  • Janssen
  • Lilly
  • United Rheumatology

Bronze

  • Altus Infusion
  • Amgen
  • Amgen Bone
  • BendCare
  • BMS
  • Exagen Diagnostics
  • Genentech
  • Gilead Sciences
  • Long’s Specialty Pharmacy
  • Mallinckrodt
  • McKesson Specialty Health (IntraFUSION)
  • Medac Pharma
  • Novartis
  • Pfizer
  • Primus Pharmaceuticals
  • UCB Medical

Poster

  • BMS
  • Crescendo Bioscience
  • Exagen
  • Genentech
  • Janssen
  • Novartis
  • Pfizer
  • Sanofi Genzyme
  • Regeneron

Platinum

  • Arthritis Foundation
  • Creaky Joints- Global Healthy Living Foundation
  • National Organization of Rheumatology Managers
  • Rheumatology Nurses Society

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AWIR Dinner

September 28, 2018 @ 6:00 pm UTC-5

Norman's Restaurant, 4012 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, FL 32837

Full information

Sponsored by UCB

Thank you for the support

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AWIR Meeting / High Tea

September 29, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm UTC-5

JW Marriott, 4040 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando FL / Ritz Carlton High Tea

Full information

Florida Local Chapter Meeting

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AWIR Virtual Meeting

October 6, 2018 @ 6:00 pm UTC-5

Virtual

Full information

Northern CA Local Chapter meeting

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ACR 2018 Reception

October 20, 2018 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm UTC-5

Chicago, IL

Full information

The Godfrey Hotel

I/O Rooftop, 4th Floor

127 W. Huron Street, Chicago 60654

Sponsored by AWIR & Crescendo Bioscience

Thank you for the support

 

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AWIR Dinner

October 25, 2018 @ 6:00 pm EDT

Curate Bar de Tapas, 13 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Full information

Asheville Local Chapter Meeting

Sponsored by Amgen

Thank you for the support

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High Tea with AWIR

October 27, 2018 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

Umstead Hotel, Cary, NC

Full information

Raleigh NC Chapter Meeting

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AWIR Dinner

October 30, 2018 @ 6:30 pm EDT

Peninsula Grill, 112 N. Market St, Charleston, SC 29401

Full information

Charleston Local Chapter Meeting

Sponsored by UCB

Thank you for the support

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AWIR Cooking Class

November 1, 2018

Place TBA

Full information

Philadelphia Local Chapter Meeting

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AWIR Dinner

November 1, 2018

Place TBA

Full information

GA Chapter Meeting

Sponsored by BMS

Thank you for the support

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AWIR Brunch

November 3, 2018 @ 10:00 am EDT

Hilton Norfolk The Main, 100 E. Main St, Norfolk, VA

Full information

Virginia Local Chapter Meeting

Sponsored by UCB

Thank you for the support

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Fall Dinner Meeting

November 7, 2018 @ 6:00 pm EST

Shogun Legend 1969 NJ-34 Wall, NJ 07719

Full information

ACR 2018 update.AWIR 2018 Update.lecture and networking

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Fall Dinner Meeting

November 27, 2018 @ 6:00 pm PST

Pamplemousse, Del Mar, CA

Full information

San Diego chapter meeting

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AWIR/AF Jingle Bell Walk/ Lunch

December 2, 2018 @ 5:30 pm CST

5601 Granite Parkway, Plano, TX / Lunch Location TBA

Full information

Dallas TX Chapter meeting

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AWIR Dinner

December 6, 2018 @ 6:00 pm CST

Perry‘s Steskhouse, 2000 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX

Full information

Dallas TX Chapter Meeting

Sponsored by UCB

Thank you for the support

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AWIR Holiday Cookie Exchange and Crafts

December 15, 2018 @ 2:00 pm EST

312 Ridge View Dr, Asheville, NC

Full information

Asheville NC Local Chapter Meeting

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AWIR Brunch

February 24, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm CST

51fifteen Cuisine and Cocktails. The Galleria, 5175 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056

Full information

Houston Local Chapter Meeting

Sponsored by UCB

Thank you for the support

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AWIR Meeting / Mardi Gras Parade Watch

February 28, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm CST

1750 St Charles #510, New Orleans, LA 70130

Full information

New Orleans Local Chapter Meeting

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AWIR Meeting / Mardi Gras Parade Watch

March 2, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm CST

1750 St Charles #510, New Orleans, LA 70130

Full information

New Orleans Local Chapter Meeting

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AWIR Dinner

March 5, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST

Steakhouse 85 Restaurant. 85 Church St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Full information

NJ Local Chapter Meeting

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AWIR Dinner

March 7, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm AST

The Frog and the Peach, 89 Dennis Street, New Brunswick NJ 08901

Full information

GA Local Chapter Meeting

Sponsored by Abbvie

Thank you for the support

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AWIR Dinner

March 8, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm AST

Mario Pagan, 1110 Avenida Magdalena, San Juan, PR 00907

Full information

Puerto Rico Local Chapter Meeting

Sponsored by BMS

Thank you for the support

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AWIR Dinner

March 14, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

Seasons 52 Fresh Grill. 3819 Edwards Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209

Full information

Cincinnati OH Local Chapter Meeting

Sponsored by Amgen

Thank you for the support

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AWIR Breakfast

March 16, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm CDT

Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center. 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824

Full information

Michigan Local Chapter Meeting

Sponsored by Amgen

Thank you for the support

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AWIR Brunch

March 16, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT

TBA Charlotte NC

Full information

Charlotte NC Local Chapter Meeting

Sponsored by UCB

Thank you for the support

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AWIR Dinner

March 21, 2019

The Frog and the Peach, 89 Dennis Street, New Brunswick NJ 08901

Full information

DC Local Chapter Meeting

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AWIR Meeting / Cooking Class

March 23, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm CDT

The Osthoff Resort. 101 Osthoff Ave, Elkhart Lake, WI 53020

Full information

Wisconsin Local Chapter Meeting

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AWIR Lunch / Scavenger Hunt

March 30, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

NC Museum of Natural Sciences / Sitti Restaurant. 137 S. Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601

Full information

Raleigh NC Local Chapter Meeting

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AWIR NJ Local Chapter Dinner

April 10, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 11:59 pm EDT

Shogun Legends, 1969 State Highway 34, Wall Township, NJ 07719

Full information

AWIR NJ Local Chapter Dinner

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AWIR VA Dinner/ Paint & Sip

April 12, 2019 @ 6:30 pm EDT

4028 Whittall Way, Glen Allen VA 23060

Full information

AWIR VA Dinner/ Paint & Sip

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AWIR Reception

April 13, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm PDT

Marriott Marina del Rey, 4100 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292

Full information

AWIR Reception

Sponsored by AWIR

Thank you for the support

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AWIR CO Local Chapter Dinner

April 18, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm MDT

Michael's on East, 1212 S East Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239

Full information

AWIR CO Local Chapter Dinner

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AWIR FL Local Chapter Dinner

April 18, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDT

Michael's on East, 1212 S East Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239

Full information

AWIR FL Local Chapter Dinner

Sponsor: UCB

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AWIR Dinner

April 26, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDT

Arthur’s Prime Steakhouse 16100 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock Arkansas

Full information

AWIR AK Local Chapter Dinner

 

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AWIR NoCal Chapter

April 28, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm PDT

Left Bank Santana Row, 377 Santana Row #1100, San Jose CA 95128

Full information

AWIR Northern California Local Chapter Meeting

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AWIR Dinner

May 4, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT

Mimosa Grill Restaurant 327 S Tryon St Charlotte NC

Full information

AWIR NC Local Chapter Dinner

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The Greater Philadelphia Meeting

May 9, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm EDT

The Rodin Museum, 2151 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Full information

The Greater Philadelphia Meeting

Host: Dr. Ellen Field

 

Event Sponsors:

GOLD

Myriad

Novartis

Sanofi Genzyme Regeneron

 

SILVER

Exagen

Pfizer

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AWIR Central California Chapter

May 15, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm PDT

Fresno, CA

Full information

AWIR Central California Local Chapter Meeting

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AWIR Dinner

May 16, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

Norfolk, VA Beach

Full information

AWIR VA Local Chapter Dinner

Sponsored by Abbvie

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AWIR Dinner

May 22, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing 4708 East Old Main Street Richmond, VA 23231

Full information

AWIR VA Local Chapter Dinner

Sponsored by Amgen

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AWIR Dinner

May 29, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

Officina 1120 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024

Full information

AWIR Washington DC Local Chapter Dinner

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High Tea with AWIR

June 22, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT

High Tea – The Stillwater Tea Room, Suffolk, VA

Full information

AWIR VA Local Chapter High Tea

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AWIR National Conference 2019

August 15, 2019 - August 18, 2019

Sonesta Hilton Head Hotel, 130 Shipyard Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Full information

3rd ANNUAL AWIR IMMUNOLOGY BOOTCAMP

  • This continuing medical education activity is provided by Vindico Medical Education (6 CEU)
  • This activity is supported by educational grants from AbbVie, Inc.; Amgen Inc.; Bristol-Myers Squibb; Genentech, Inc.; GlaxoSmithKline; Lilly USA, LLC; Merck & Co., Inc.; and Sanofi Genzyme and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

Chair:

  • Dr Grace C Wright

Course Directors:

  • Dr Leonard Calabrese, RJ Fasenmeyer Chair of Clinical Immunology, Cleveland Clinic
  • Dr Grace C Wright

Faculty

Dr. Grace C. Wright

Dr. Leonard Calabrese

Dr. Jeffrey Kaine

Dr. John Tesser

Agenda                Learn more

Advances in Basic and Clinical Immunology 2019

  • Highlights of the Year 2019

Mini Biologics Summit:

  • Patient vignettes and pathways involved in RA, SLE, AxSpA, PsA, Vasculitis etc
  • Signal Transduction Hubs and Small Molecule-targeted therapies in Rheumatic Disease
  • Biosimilars

Panel Discussion:

  • Having Effective Conversations with Different Patient Types

Lifestyle Approaches in Rheumatic Diseases:

  • Clinician and Patient Perspectives

Highlights in Basic/Clinical Translational Immunology for the Busy Clinician in 2019 – Rheumatic Immune-related Adverse Events from Cancer Immunotherapy

AWIR National Conference Agenda Overview

Special Series:

Leadership Development Series: Part 4

Practice Development Series: Part 4

  • Medical Practice: Insights shared by an Experienced Attorney

Creative Writing Workshop led by a Novelist & Rheumatologist

Personal Development Series:

  • Fellows Forum NEW
  • Advance Practice Provider Forum NEW
  • Teach the teacher: Conversations with Patients

Scientific Updates:

  • Immunology 102
  • Axial Spondyloarthritis
  • Systemic Lupus
  • and MORE....

CME Sessions (In-Program):

  • Become a HOP-STEP Educator! - Train the Trainer for Healthy Outcomes in Pregnancy with SLE Through Education of Providers. This continuing medical education activity is provided by Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education and Professional Development (1.5 CEU).
  • Patient Reported Outcomes in Rheumatoid Arthritis. This continuing medical education activity is provided by Vindico Medical Education (1.25 CEU)

Advocacy Updates & Training:

Educational & Product Symposia:

Poster Session:

  • Separate Poster session to facilitate Updates presented at ACR, EULAR and other Congresses....

Networking:

  • Daily Networking Events to Optimize time with your Colleagues and Partners

Community Building:

  • Sunrise Walk: Greet the sunrise with your fellow attendees on the beach
  • Dinners with Opportunities to increase your Engagement and Connections
  • FELLOWS use your discount code given with your MEMBERSHIP registration

2019 Sonesta Resort Exibitor Sponsors

Platinum

Abbvie
Celgene
Glaxo-Smith Kline
Lilly
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Pfizer
Sanofi Genzyme Regeneron
UCB

Silver

Exagen
Genentech
Healio Rheumatology
Horizon Therapeutics
Janssen
Lilly
Myriad

Bronze

Advanced Infusion Care
Amgen
Amgen Bone
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Cesas Medical
Gilead Sciences
Longs Specialty Pharmacy
McKesson Specialty Heath (IntraFUSION)
Medexus Pharma
Novartis Ilaris
Novartis Medical
Primus Pharmaceuticals
UCB Medical

Non-profit

American College of Rheumatology (ACR)
CreakyJoints
Coalition of State Rheumatology Organization
National Organization of Rheumatology
Rheumatology Nurses Society
The Arthritis Foundation

Medical Poster

Boehringer Ingelheim
Celgene
Gilead Sciences
Janssen
Myriad Autoimmune
Regeneron
Sanofi Genzyme
UCB

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AWIR Central California Chapter

September 12, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm PDT

Pelican Hill Grill 22701 Pelican Hill Road South | Newport Coast, California | 92657

Full information

AWIR Central California Local Chapter Meeting

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AWIR Los Angeles Chapter Dinner

September 16, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm PDT

Angelini Osteria 7313 Beverly Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90036 United States

Full information

AWIR CA Local Chapter Dinner

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International Conference on Women’s Health and Autoimmune Diseases

October 6, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm UTC+5.5

PGIMER, Chandigarh, India

Full information

AWIR is excited to collaborate with PGIMER in launching this inaugural event on Women’s Health in Autoimmune diseases in Chandigarh, India

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AWIR Greater California Summit

October 19, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm PDT

Rancho Valencia 5921 Valencia Circle, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

Full information

The Greater California  Summit

Hosts: Dr. Thaila Ramanujam, Dr Puja Chitkara

Event Sponsors:

GOLD

-Novartis

-Novartis Medical

SILVER

-Abbvie

-Horizon

-Janssen

-Sanofi Genzyme Regeneron

 

AGENDA:

In the Terrace room

2:00 - 3:30 pm Rheumatoid Arthritis Post Conference Update from: EULAR 2019, Dr Veena Ranganath Associate Clinical Professor, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA

Register for this CME activity at https://www.SimplySpeakingCME.com/RA.  Click Attendee Registration and enter the Activity Code 23977070 (no invitation code is required).

3:45 - 4:45 pm Axial Spondyloarthritis , Dr Reeti Josh / Dr Wright

4:45 - 5:00 pm Q&A

In the Sunrise Room & Patio.

5:00 - 6:00 pm Welcome Reception

6:00 - 9:00 pm Dinner & Discussions-AWIR Update, Dr Grace Wright

-Leadership Development discussion, Dr Grace Wright

-Q&A with AWIR Regional and Local Chapter Leaders

 

 

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AWIR Washington Seattle Chapter

October 23, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm PDT

Black Bottle 2600 1st Avenue (On the corner of Vine) Seattle, WA 98121

Full information

AWIR Washington Seattle Local Chapter Meeting

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AWIR Georgia Local Chapter

October 24, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

The Capital Grille 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30346

Full information

Georgia Local Chapter Meeting

Sponsored by BMS

Thank you for the support

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AWIR Los Angeles Chapter Dinner

November 5, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm PST

Restaurant 917, 19800 South Main Street Carson, CA 90745 (310) 527-0917

Full information

AWIR CA Local Chapter Dinner

Joint your AWIR colleagues for an educational event. And also enjoy the interesting collections of Porche cars.
Seats are limited, so please RSVP as soon as possible to Soha.dolatabadi@awirgroup.org

Sponsored by Amgen

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7th Annual Association of Women in Rheumatology Reception

November 9, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm EST

Chick-Fil-A College Football Hall of Fame 250 Marietta St, Atlanta, GA 30313

Full information

Celebrate with us at the 2019 AWIR reception in Atlanta GA

Sponsored by AWIR and Myriad Autoimmune.

Thank you for the support

Please join AWIR for hors d’oeuvres and drinks at the Football Hall of Fame.

 

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AWIR NJ Local Chapter Dinner

November 14, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm EST

The Frog and the Peach, 89 Dennis Street, New Brunswick NJ 08901

Full information

AWIR NJ Local Chapter Dinner

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AWIR NC-Asheville Local Chapter Meeting

November 16, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Curate Bar de Tapas, 13 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Full information

AWIR NC- Asheville Local Chapter Dinner

Sponsored by Abbvie

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AWIR NJ Local Chapter Dinner

November 21, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm EST

Shogun Legends, 1969 State Highway 34, Wall Township, NJ 07719

Full information

AWIR NJ Local Chapter Dinner

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Roundtable European Meeting

November 26, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm CET

Royal Carlton Hotel, Bologna, Italy

Full information

AWIR is excited to collaborate with NOVARTIS in hosting their first Roundtable Meeting in Europe!

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AWIR Texas-Dallas Local Chapter Lunch

December 7, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm CST

Edith's French Bistro (Northeast Room), 5864 State Hwy 121, Plano, TX 75024

Full information

AWIR Texas-Dallas Local Chapter Lunch

Come join us after the 2019 Jingle Bell Run- Plano

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AWIR Ohio-Cincinnati Lunch

December 7, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm EST

Candle Lab 7454 Beechmont Ave. # 308, Cincinnati, OH 45255

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AWIR Cincinnati Lunch

Join your AWIR colleagues for a Candle making event at 11 am

Candle Lab 7454 Beechmont Ave. # 308, Cincinnati, OH 45255

followed by Lunch at 12:30 pm
Leyla Mediterranean restaurant

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AWIR Los Angeles Chapter Dinner

December 11, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm PST

Angelini Restaurant Group 7313&7317 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. 90036

Full information

AWIR CA Local Chapter Dinner

Joint your AWIR colleagues for an interdisciplinary session to discuss management of patients with autoimmune diseases such as PSA/PSO, featuring Dermatology and Rheumatology speakers

Please RSVP as soon as possible to Soha.dolatabadi@awirgroup.org

 

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AWIR Texas-Dallas Local Chapter Meeting

December 13, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm CST

Ruth Chris Steakhouse, 17840 Dallas Pkway, Dallas TX 75287

Full information

AWIR Texas-Dallas Local Chapter Meeting

Dr Grace Wright, President of AWIR, will be joining us after the ABBVIE Lunch program.

Come join your colleagues for a fun filled and informative event!

 

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AWIR San Diego Chapter Breakfast

December 14, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm PST

The Lodge at Torrey Pines 11480 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037

Full information

AWIR CA-San Diego Local Chapter Dinner

Joint your AWIR colleagues for breakfast

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AWIR Tea

January 11, 2020 @ 11:00 am MST

Brown Palace Hotel, 321 17th St, Denver CO

Full information

Denver,CO

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AWIR Dinner

January 12, 2020 @ 2:00 pm MST

Pinspiration, 5410 E High St #105 Phoenix, AZ

Full information

Phoenix,AZ

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AWIR SPARTAN GRAPPA

February 1, 2020 @ 8:00 am PST

JW Marriott, LeMerigot, 1740 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica CA

Full information

Los Angles Chapter

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AWIR Dinner

February 6, 2020 @ 6:30 pm CST

Galley and Garden Rest, 2220 Highland Ave S, Birmingham AL

Full information

Birmingham Local
Chapter

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AWIR Lunch / Plants

February 8, 2020 @ 11:30 am EST

Brewery Bhavana/ Zen Succulent, 218 S Blount Ave, Raleigh NC

Full information

Raleigh Local Chapter

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San Francisco Local Chapter (Brunch)

February 16, 2020 @ 10:30 am PST

Restaurant home - Quattro, Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley, 2050 University Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

Full information

Hosts: Thaila Ramanujam, M.D (thailaram99@yahoo.com) and Elaine Lambert, M.D (elambert@hotmail.com)

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AWIR Meeting

February 20, 2020 @ 5:00 pm CST

1750 St Charles Ave, New Orleans LA

Full information

New Orleans Local
Chapter

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AWIR Meeting

February 27, 2020 @ 6:00 pm EST

Dish It Out Pottery, 7828 Rea Rd, Charlotte NC

Full information

Charlotte Local Chapter

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AWIR Lunch

February 29, 2020 @ 11:00 am CST

Trio Bistro Rest, 7565 Kenwood Rd, Cincinnati OH 45236

Full information

Cincinnati Local Chapter

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AWIR Lunch

March 7, 2020 @ 12:00 pm EST

Shoogie Boogies, 1919 Morrell St, Sarasota FL

Full information

Florida Local Chapter

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AWIR Summit – New Orleans

March 7, 2020 @ 12:30 pm - 8:00 pm CST

Royal Sonesta Hotel, 300 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Full information

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Afternoon Tea and Luncheon

March 7, 2020 @ 1:00 pm EST

The Garden Cafe at Shoogie Boogie’s, 1919 Morrill St, Sarasota, FL 34236

Full information

Afternoon Tea and Luncheon

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High Tea

March 14, 2020 @ 12:00 pm EDT

La Vista Lounge, Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove, 3300 SW 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33133

Full information

High Tea

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AWIR Tea

March 15, 2020 @ 1:00 pm EDT

Ritz Carlton Coconut, Grove MIAMI FL

Full information

Florida Local Chapter

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AWIR Pittsburgh Dinner

March 18, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm EDT

Spirits & Tales, 10th Floor of the Oaklander Hotel, 5130 Bigelow Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Full information

AWIR Pittsburgh Dinner

Join your AWIR colleagues for a time of networking and learning!

Spirits & Tales
10th Floor of the Oaklander Hotel
5130 Bigelow Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-297-5080
Wednesday, March 18 at 6:00 pm

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AWIR Reception- NW Rheumatism Meeting

April 24, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT

Westin Bellevue, Lake Chelan Room, 600 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004

Full information
Family Medical Leave Act Implications for Rheumatology Workforce and Rheumatology Patients
Speaker: TBD

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AWIR Local Chapter Meeting-Dallas, TX

May 27, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm CDT

Virtual Event

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AWIR Texas-Dallas Local Chapter Meeting

VIRTUAL Roundtable event:

DATE: Wednesday May 27, 2020 5:30 CST

COPING during COVID. Telehealth BEST PRACTICES!

  • Coping: How are you managing stress during COVID?
  • Telehealth: How are you transitioning?
  • Patient Care: How are your decisions affected by Telehealth and COVUD?

Come join your colleagues for a fun filled and informative event.

And as always, bring your PURPLE cocktail!

JOIN THE MEETING (password available on registration)

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AWIR Summit – Greater Washington DC area

June 20, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT

Virtual Event

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AWIR Summit - Greater Washington DC area
Chair: Dr Gail Kerr

Registration is required. There is no cost to attend. CLICK HERE to register

LOGIN to JOIN the meeting. The Password is included with your confirmation email

Sponsors

Platinum:

BMS

Gold:

EXAGEN, GSK

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AWIR Denver-Colorado Local Chapter Meeting

June 24, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm MDT

Virtual Event

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AWIR Denver-Colorado Local Chapter (Virtual Meeting)

Join your colleagues for a time of Education and Networking

Pre-registration is required. 

Click  HERE  to join the meeting

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AWIR Summit – Chicago, IL

June 27, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm CDT

Virtual Event

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AWIR Summit - Chicago, IL
Chair: Dr Taraneh Maraneh

Registration required. There is no cost to attend: CLICK HERE to register

LOGIN to JOIN the meeting. Your Password is included with your confirmation email

Sponsors

Platinum:

BMS

Gold:

EXAGEN, GSK, NOVARTIS

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Rheumatology in the Crosshairs: COVID-19 from the Rheumatologist’s Perspective

July 8, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm EDT

Virtual Event

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Join us for Rheumatology in the Crosshairs: COVID-19 from the Rheumatologist's Perspective.

Explore the intersection of Immunology and SARS-CoV-2 Biology. REGISTER below

Wednesday  July 8, 2020 15:00-16:15 PT | 18:00-19:15 EST |  00:00-01:15 CEST
Wednesday  July 15, 2020 07:00-08:15 PT |  10:00-11:15 EST |  16:00-17:15 CEST

This webinar is supported by a partnership between AWIR and Gilead Sciences, Inc.

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AWIR Denver-Colorado Local Chapter Virtual Cooking Class

July 11, 2020 @ 3:45 pm - 6:00 pm MDT

Virtual Event

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Join your colleagues in a Virtual Chat 'n Cook session with chef Thuan

"One Night in Bangkok. Thai Street Foods"

  • Papaya Salad with Shrimp (GF, Vegan sub available)
  • Pad Thai (GF, Vegan sub available)
  • Coconut Sticky Rice with Mango Cream (GF, Vegan sub available)

All ingredients  are provided for pickup or delivery.

RSVP by June 3o to secure your seat. Only 10 spots available!

Pre-Registration required. Click HERE to join the meeting

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Rheumatology in the Crosshairs: COVID-19 from the Rheumatologist’s Perspective

July 15, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 11:15 am EDT

Virtual Event

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Join us for Rheumatology in the Crosshairs: COVID-19 from the Rheumatologist's Perspective.

Explore the intersection of Immunology and SARS-CoV-2 Biology. REGISTER below

Wednesday  July 8, 2020 15:00-16:15 PT | 18:00-19:15 EST |  00:00-01:15 CEST
Wednesday  July 15, 2020 07:00-08:15 PT |  10:00-11:15 EST |  16:00-17:15 CEST

This webinar is supported by a partnership between AWIR and Gilead Sciences, Inc.

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AWIR Summit – New York City, NY

July 18, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT

Virtual Event

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AWIR Summit -Greater New York City
Chair: Dr Grace Wright

AWIR Summits are an extraordinary opportunity to network with your colleagues, receive CME and new educational content, and share your Best practices in the care of your Rheumatic patients. Please join us!

Registration required. There is no cost to attend: CLICK HERE to register

LOGIN to JOIN the meeting. Your Password is included with your confirmation email

DATE:
Saturday, July 18, 2020
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST

LOCATION: Virtual

MEETING AGENDA:
12:00 pm Welcome & Opening Remarks

12:15 pm Disparities in Healthcare: The Impact of Gender, Race, Socioeconomics, Dr Irene Blanco

12:45 pm Panel Discussion: COVID-19 and Health Disparities

13:15 pm Inclusiveness in Clinical Research: Obstacles & Solutions, Dr Ashira Blazer

13:45 pm Panel Discussion: The Physician as a Pupil, a Patient, a Provider, a Person, 

14:30 pm What do we do Next? Crafting a path forward to Inclusivity, Dr Priya Reddy

15:00 pm BREAK

15:10 pm EXHIBITOR ROUNDTABLE

15:30 pm AWIR WELLNESS & Networking Activity: NY Jeopardy & Happy Hour. Bring your Purple Beverage!

16:10 pm SYMPOSIUM: What is the Role of Dual Seropositivity (Anti-CCP and RF) for Patients with Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis? (Sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb),

16:55 pm AWIR UPDATE & Closing Remarks

SPONSORS

PLATINUM:

BMS

GOLD:

EXAGEN, GSK, UCB, NOVARTIS

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AWIR Summit – Boston, MA

July 25, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT

Virtual Event

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AWIR Summit - Greater Boston, MA
Chairs: Dr Priya Reddy, Dr Grace Wright

AWIR Summits are an extraordinary opportunity to network with your colleagues, receive CME and new educational content, and share your Best practices in the care of your Rheumatic patients. Please join us!

Registration required. There is no cost to attend: CLICK HERE to register

LOGIN to JOIN the meeting. Your Password is included with your confirmation email.

MEETING AGENDA:

12:00 PM Welcome & Opening Remarks

12:10 PM CME LECTURE: Ensuring Optimal Outcomes in RA Care: Integrating Emerging Treatment
Targets, Options and Goals. Speakers: Olga Petryna MD, Grace C Wright MD PhD FACR


(This activity is provided by PRIME Education. There is no fee to participate. This activity is supported by an educational grant from Gilead Sciences, Inc.)

Please complete your pre-CME activity HERE

 

01:40 PM Roundtable Discussion: Healthcare Disparities and the impact on Treating to Target

02:10 PM BREAK

02:20 PM CME LECTURE: Axial Spondyloarthritis Update-2020, Alan Epstein MD. (AcademicCME designates this live material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits)

03:20 PM Symposium: What is the Role of Dual Seropositivity (Anti-CCP and RF) for Patients with Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis? (Sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb)

04:00 PM EXHIBITOR Roundtable

04:20 PM AWIR WELLNESS & Networking Activity. Boston Jeopardy & Happy Hour! Bring your own Purple Beverage

04:55 PM AWIR Update & Closing Remarks

SPONSORS

Platinum:

BMS

Gold:

EXAGEN, GSK, NOVARTIS, UCB

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AWIR California Local Chapter Meeting

September 13, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm PDT

Virtual Event

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Wisdom, Wine and Ways to Connect

Join us for a dynamic Sunday afternoon conversation, exploring tips for more effective Tele-Connection & a virtual tasting.

Explore effective ways to "Bring your Patient into the Virtual Room"

Host: Thaila Ramanujam

Attendance: California LC Members Only (by invitation only)

Date: Sunday, Sept 13, 2020

Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm PST

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AWIR Summit – Charleston, SC

September 19, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT

Virtual Event

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AWIR Summit - Charleston, SC

Chair: Dr Gwenesta Melton

AWIR Summits are an extraordinary opportunity to network with your colleagues, receive CME and new educational content, and share your Best practices in the care of your Rheumatic patients. Please join us!

Registration is required. There is no cost to attend: CLICK HERE to register

LOGIN to JOIN the meeting. Your Password is included with your confirmation email

 

DATE:
Saturday, September 19, 2020
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST

LOCATION: Virtual

MEETING AGENDA

12:00 pm Welcome & Opening Remarks

12:10 pm Symposium: Exploring the Role of Precision Medicine in RA (Sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb)

13:00 pm Lecture: Rheumatic Immune Related Adverse Events from Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy, Cassandra Calabrese DO

14:00 pm BREAK

14:10 pm AWIR 2020 Highlight Session: Negotiating the Leadership Ladder

15:10 pm AWIR 2020 Highlight Session: Empathy, Shared Decisions and Virtual Care

16:10 pm EXHIBITOR ROUNDTABLE

16:30 pm AWIR WELLNESS & Networking Activity: CHARLESTON Jeopardy & Sip 'n Share. Bring your Purple Beverage!

16:55 pm AWIR Update & Closing Remarks

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

In support of improving patient care, AcademicCME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation Statements:

AcademicCME designates this live education for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

AcademicCME designates this enduring material for a maximum of 3.0 CNE contact hour (3.0 CNE pharmacotherapeutic contact hours). Provider number P0491.

SPONSORS

Platinum:

BMS

Gold:

EXAGEN, GSK, UCB, NOVARTIS

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AWIR Summit – Austin, TX *New Date*

September 26, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm CDT

Virtual Event

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AWIR Summit - Austin, TX

Chair: Dr Dianne Petrone

AWIR Summits are an extraordinary opportunity to network with your colleagues, receive CME and new educational content, and share your Best practices in the care of your Rheumatic patients. Please join us!

Registration is required. There is no cost to attend: CLICK HERE to register

LOGIN to JOIN the meeting. Your Password is included with your confirmation email

DATE:
Saturday, Sept 26, 2020
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm CST

LOCATION: Virtual

MEETING AGENDA

12:00 pm Welcome & Opening Remarks

12:10 pm Lecture: Rheumatology in the Crosshairs: The Intersection of Immunology and COVID-19

13:10 pm AWIR 2020 Highlight Session: COVID19 as Immunology Boot Camp

14:10 pm BREAK

14:20 pm AWIR 2020 Highlight Session: COVID-19 Real Case Discussions, Sanjay Chabra MD, Reeti Joshi MD

15:20 pm Symposium: Exploring the Role of Precision Medicine in RA (Sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb), Gordon Lam MD

16:00 pm EXHIBITOR ROUNDTABLE

16:30 pm AWIR WELLNESS & Networking Activity: AUSTIN Jeopardy & Sip 'n Share. Bring your Purple Beverage!

16:55 pm AWIR Update & Closing Remarks

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

In support of improving patient care, AcademicCME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation Statements:

AcademicCME designates this live education for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

AcademicCME designates this enduring material for a maximum of 3.0 CNE contact hour (3.0 CNE pharmacotherapeutic contact hours). Provider number P0491.

SPONSORS

Platinum:

BMS

Gold:

EXAGEN, GSK, UCB, NOVARTIS

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