Since 1990, rheumatologists in the Department of Internal Medicine have organized a day-long medical education symposium for area clinicians to connect and learn about the latest research and treatments available in their subspecialty. Now at 35, the Iowa Rheumatology Symposium is as vital as ever with dozens of attendees from the region and across the […]
The format of continuing medical education events are not typically a locus for innovation, choosing instead to leave that to the content itself. But the long-running Iowa Rheumatology Symposium delivered on both fronts late last month. For this year’s “Updates in Vasculitis” focus, the planning committee from the Division of Immunology scheduled a greater variety […]
The 33rd annual Iowa Rheumatology Symposium took place at the Iowa City Marriott on Friday, October 13, 2023. Despite the ominous date, rheumatology enthusiasts from across the Midwest braved stormy conditions to enjoy an engaging and informational day covering the expanding scope of rheumatology. Bharat Kumar, MD, MME, kicked off the event with introductions: industry […]
Last month’s 32nd Annual Rheumatology Symposium covered the topic of bone health for the rheumatologist. Directed by Bharat Kumar, MD, MME, and Petar Lenert, MD, PhD, both faculty in the Division of Immunology, this year’s focus was intended to provide clinicians fresh knowledge in how best to maintain the bone health of their rheumtaology patients […]
For three decades the University of Iowa has offered area clinicians access to the most cutting-edge research and therapeutics in rheumatology. As he has for many years, Petar Lenert, MD, PhD, continues to serve as a member of the planning committee and emcee for the day, greeting former fellows and long-time colleagues to the day-long […]
This year’s Iowa Rheumatology Symposium held on May 19 offered updates on treatments and deeper analyses of perplexing conditions, fresh perspectives on common ones, and case studies of recent clinical discoveries. As always the day also offered plenty of opportunity for more than 60 attendees to interact with new contacts or reminisce with old ones. […]
Bringing together more than 60 healthcare professionals at the Sheraton Hotel in Iowa City, the Division of Immunology/Allergy and Rheumatology hosted a day-long series of lectures, case presentations, and clinical updates on cutting-edge issues in the field. Physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and other arthritis-related health professionals came from as far away as St. Louis to […]