Join your AWIR colleagues for an afternoon of networking, dining, and clinical discussion, hosted by our dedicated local chapter leader, Dr. Soha Dolatabadi.

This event will include impactful updates from AWIR, followed by an educational symposium led by Dr. Orrin Troum titled New Era, New Data: The Evolving Story of KEVZARA® (sarilumab)

Dr. Troum will identify challenges in PMR management and the central role of IL-6 in its pathophysiology, explore the efficacy of KEVZARA - the first and only biologic approved for PMR treatment, and highlight its safety profile established over 10 years of RA and PMR studies.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with experts, expand your knowledge, and connect with fellow professionals in the field. We look forward to an inspiring moment of collaboration and professional growth!

Host: Soha Dolatabadi, MD

Date: Sunday, June 28th 2026

Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM EDT

Location: STK Steakhouse - 1100 Glendon Ave, Los Angeles, California

Important Notice: Industry employees are not permitted to attend unless their company is sponsoring the event.

Agenda:

10:00AM Arrival

10:30AM Lunch & Presentation

Educational Symposium

Speaker: Orrin Troum, MD

Title: New Era, New Data: The Evolving Story of KEVZARA(sarilumab)

Sponsor: Sanofi

AWIR Topic: Updates

Please RSVP by Friday, June 26th 2026 to reserve your spot !

Join your AWIR colleagues for a memorable glass art experience, hosted by our dedicated local chapter leader, Dr. Maha Mohammad. As you design your unique glass art piece, enjoy meaningful conversation, fellowship, and updates on the latest AWIR initiatives. Whether you are new to glass art or already enjoy creative activities, get ready for an afternoon filled with collaboration, creativity, and lasting memories.

Host: Maha Mohammad, MD

Date: Friday, July 10th 2026

Time: 2:00PM - 4:00PM CDT

Location: Karg Glass Art - 111 N Oliver Ave, Kechi, KS, 67067

Important Notice: Refreshments and small bites will be served throughout the event, and industry employees are not permitted to attend unless their company is sponsoring the event.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, July 8th to reserve your spot!

Join your AWIR colleagues for a Summer Social featuring pickleball, golf, lunch, and meaningful AWIR initiatives, hosted by our dedicated local chapter leaders, Dr. Amita Bishnoi, Dr. Temitope Ajayi, MD, and Dr. Leslie Lin.

Show your AWIR style with a touch of purple in your attire and enjoy a memorable afternoon of connection, fellowship, and friendly competition as we come together to strengthen relationships within the AWIR community in a fun, relaxed setting.

Whether you’re here for the games, conversations, or fellowship, it's the perfect opportunity to meet fellow Women of AWIR, build new connections, and stay informed about upcoming initiatives. Get ready for a fun afternoon of summer activities, networking, and memorable moments together. AWIR style!

Hosts: Amita Bishnoi MD, Temitope Ajayi MD & Leslie Lin, MD

Date: Saturday, July 11 th 2026

Time: 12:00PM - 3:00PM EDT

Location: Paddle + Par - 31535 Southfield Rd, Beverly Hills, MI 48025

Important Notice: This event is open to families, and Industry employees are not permitted to attend unless their company is sponsoring the event.

Agenda:

12:00PM Arrival

12:10PM Welcome

12:20PM Pickleball, Golf, and Lunch

2:50PM AWIR Initiative and Closing Remarks

Please RSVP by Thursday, July 9th to reserve your spot !

Join your AWIR colleagues for an evening of networking, dining, and clinical discussion, hosted by our dedicated local chapter leaders, Dr. Dianne Wollaston, Dr. Namieta Janssen, and Dr. Kristi Mizelle.

This event will include impactful updates from AWIR, followed by a roundtable discussion on Myositis led by MSL Chris Schwab.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with experts, expand your knowledge, and connect with fellow professionals in the field. We look forward to an inspiring moment of collaboration and professional growth!

Hosts: Dianne Wollaston MD, Namieta Janssen, MD and Kristi Mizelle, MD

Date: Thursday, July 16th 2026

Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM CDT

Location: Ouisie’s Table - 3939 San Felipe St, Houston, TX

Important Notice: Industry employees are not permitted to attend unless their company is sponsoring the event.

Agenda:

6:00PM Arrival

6:30PM Dinner & Presentation

Roundtable Discussion

Speakers: Chris Schwab, MSL

Topic: Myositis

Sponsor: Argenx

AWIR Topic: Updates

Please RSVP by Tuesday, July 14th 2026 to reserve your spot!

Join your AWIR colleagues for an evening of networking, dining, and clinical discussion, hosted by our esteemed local chapter leader, Dr. Emem Adolf- Ubokudom.

Bring your energy and insight as we share impactful AWIR Updates and Dr. Katharina Shaw leads a discussion covering Therapeutic Advances in Dermatomyositis: Results from the Landmark Phase 3 VALOR Trial.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with experts, expand your knowledge, and connect with fellow professionals in the field. We look forward to a moment of collaboration and professional growth. AWIR Style!

Hosts: Emem Adolf- Ubokudom, MD

Date: Thursday, July 16th 2026

Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM EDT

Location: La Padrona - 38 Trinity Pl, Boston, MA

Important Notice: Industry employees are not permitted to attend unless their company is sponsoring the event.

Agenda:

7:00PM Arrival

7:30PM Dinner & Presentation

Educational Symposium

Speaker: Katharina Shaw, MD

Title: Therapeutic Advances in Dermatomyositis: Results from the Landmark Phase 3 VALOR Trial.

Sponsor: Priovant Therapeutics

AWIR Topic: Updates

Please RSVP by Tuesday, July 14th 2026 to reserve your spot!

Join your AWIR colleagues for an evening of networking, dining, and clinical discussion, hosted by our dedicated local chapter leader, Dr. Reeti Joshi.

Bring your energy and insight as we share impactful AWIR Updates and Dr. Tara Rizvi leads the discussion, Reframing Sjogren's disease: Not a syndrome, but a systemic autoimmune disease that can be serious and progressive.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with experts, expand your knowledge, and connect with fellow professionals in the field. We look forward to an inspiring moment of collaboration and professional growth. AWIR Style!

Hosts: Dr. Reeti Joshi

Date: Thursday, July 23rd 2026

Time: 6:30PM -8:30PM CDT

Location: Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, Coteau Room - 4040 Interstate 10 South

Beaumont,Texas

Important Notice: Industry employees are not allowed to attend except when their company is sponsoring the event.

Agenda:

6:30PM Arrival

7:00PM Dinner & Presentation

Speaker: Tara Rizvi , MD

Title: Reframing Sjogren's disease: Not a syndrome, but a systemic autoimmune disease that can be serious and progressive.

Sponsor: Novartis

AWIR Topic: Updates

Please RSVP by Tuesday, July 21st 2026 to reserve your spot!

Join your AWIR colleagues for an evening of networking, dining, and clinical discussion, hosted by our dedicated local chapter leader, NP- C Pam Scott.

Bring your energy and insight as we provide impactful AWIR updates, and esteemed AWIR local chapter leader Dr. Robin Dore delivers an educational symposium titled Expert Perspectives on a Different Treatment for PsA, nr-axSpA, and AS.

Dr. Dore will explain the mechanism of action of this IL17A/F inhibitor and review the safety and efficacy of Bimzelx® in adults across multiple disease states.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with experts, expand your knowledge, and connect with fellow professionals in the field. We look forward to a moment of collaboration and professional growth!

Host: Pam Scott, NP-C

Date: Thursday, July 23rd 2026

Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM PDT

Location: 13 Prime Steakhouse - 1345 N Willow Ave #190, Clovis, CA

Important Notice: Industry employees are not permitted to attend unless their company is sponsoring the event.

Agenda:

6:30PM Arrival

7:00PM Dinner & Presentation

Speaker: Robin Dore, MD

Title: Expert Perspectives on a Different Treatment for PsA, nr-axSpA, and AS.

Sponsor: UCB

AWIR Topic: Updates

Please RSVP by Tuesday, July 21st 2026 to reserve your spot!

Join your AWIR colleagues for an evening of networking, dining, and clinical discussion, hosted by our dedicated local chapter leader, Dr. Melissa Reily.

This event will include impactful updates from AWIR and provide an opportunity for rheumatology physicians and APPs to connect in a welcoming and collaborative environment.

Come socialize, get to know one another better, expand your professional network, and learn more about AWIR. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with colleagues, exchange insights, and build meaningful connections within the rheumatology community. We look forward to an inspiring evening of collaboration, fellowship, and professional growth!

Host: Melissa Reily, MD FACR

Date: Thursday, August 6th 2026

Time: 6:00PM -8:00PM MDT

Location: The Marble Table - 2515 Montana Ave, Billings, MT

Important Notice: Industry employees are not permitted to attend unless their company is sponsoring the event.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, August 4th 2026 to reserve your spot!

Join your AWIR colleagues for an evening of networking, dining, and clinical discussion, hosted by our dedicated local chapter leader, Dr. Marisa Mizus.

Bring your energy and insight as we share impactful AWIR Updates, followed by Dr. Carrie McCulloch leading a discussion covering Therapeutic Advances in Dermatomyositis: Results from the Landmark Phase 3 VALOR Trial.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with experts, expand your knowledge, and connect with fellow professionals in the field. We look forward to an inspiring moment of collaboration and professional growth!

Host: Marisa Mizus, MD

Date: Tuesday, August 18th 2026

Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM EDT

Location: Oregon Grille - 1201 Shawan Rd, Cockeysville, MD

Agenda:

6:30PM Arrival

7:00PM Dinner & Presentation

Educational Symposium

Speaker: Carrie McCulloch, MD, Senior Director, Physician Engagement at Priovant Therapeutics

Title: Therapeutic Advances in Dermatomyositis: Results from the Landmark Phase 3 VALOR Trial

Sponsor: Priovant Therapeutics

AWIR Topic: Updates

Please RSVP by Sunday, April 16th 2026 to reserve your spot!

Join your AWIR colleagues for Mahjong Game Day hosted by our dedicated local chapter leaders, Dr. Liza Varghese and APRN Megan Schalk.

Bring your energy and insight as you connect with colleagues, share ideas, and learn more about AWIR and the resources and initiatives we provide. From first-time players to Mahjong enthusiasts, everyone is welcome to enjoy a morning filled with networking, laughter, and friendly competition.

To add a touch of fun and unity, we invite you to bring something purple to symbolize AWIR’s strength and community spirit. Whether it's a mug, accessory, or a pop of color, let's celebrate together while enjoying meaningful conversations and strategic play. Get ready to experience good friends, great conversations, and even better tiles!

Host: Liza Varghese, MD and Megan Schalk, APRN

Date: Saturday, August 22nd 2026

Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM CDT

Location: Campbell County Public Library , Newport Branch(President's Room) - 901 E 6th St, Newport, KY

Important Notice: Industry employees are not permitted to attend unless their company is sponsoring the event.

Please RSVP by Thursday, August 20th 2026 to reserve your spot !

Join your AWIR colleagues for an evening of networking, dining, and clinical discussion, hosted by our dedicated local chapter leader, Dr. Marisa Mizus.

Bring your energy and insight as we share impactful AWIR Updates, and Dr. Chadwick Johr leads the discussion, Reframing Sjogren's disease: Not a syndrome, but a systemic autoimmune disease that can be serious and progressive.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with experts, expand your knowledge, and connect with fellow professionals in the field. We look forward to an inspiring moment of collaboration and professional growth. AWIR Style!

Hosts: Marisa Mizus, MD

Date: Wednesday, September 9th 2026

Time: 6:30PM -8:30PM CDT

Location: The Capital Grille, 500 E. Pratt St. Baltimore, Maryland

Important Notice: Industry employees are not permitted to attend unless their company is sponsoring the event.

Agenda:

6:30PM Arrival

7:00PM Dinner & Presentation

Speaker: Chadwick Johr, MD

Title: Reframing Sjogren's disease: Not a syndrome, but a systemic autoimmune disease that can be serious and progressive.

Sponsor: Novartis

AWIR Topic: Updates

Please RSVP by Monday, September 7th 2026 to reserve your spot!

Join your AWIR colleagues for an evening of networking, dining, and clinical discussion, hosted by our dedicated local chapter leaders, Dr. Kristen Koons and NP Celia Prince.

Bring your energy and insight as AWIR President, Dr. Grace Wright, leads the discussion by providing impactful AWIR updates and delivers an educational symposium titled Expert Perspectives on a Different Treatment for PsA, nr-axSpA, and AS.

Dr. Wright will explain the mechanism of action of this IL17A/F inhibitor and review the safety and efficacy of Bimzelx® in adults across multiple disease states.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with experts, expand your knowledge, and connect with fellow professionals in the field. We look forward to a moment of collaboration and professional growth. AWIR Style!

Hosts: Kristen Koons, MD and NP Celia Prince

Date: Thursday, September 10th 2026

Time: 6:00PM -8:00PM EDT

Location: La Malbec Bar and Restaurant - 18 W Main St, Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Important Notice: Industry employees are not permitted to attend unless their company is sponsoring the event.

Agenda:

6:00PM Arrival

6:30PM Dinner & Presentation

Educational Symposium

Speaker: Grace C. Wright, MD PhD

Title: Expert Perspectives on a Different Treatment for PsA, nr-axSpA, and AS.

Sponsor: UCB

AWIR Topic: Updates

Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 8th 2026 to reserve your spot!