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Opening Session Keynote to Illuminate Path to Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Brian Anderson, MD, Chief Executive Officer of the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI), will take the stage with ACR leadership Saturday afternoon, November 7, as the premier rheumatology meeting kicks off in Orlando, Florida. In his keynote address, Dr. Anderson will detail ways AI is being harnessed to deliver care to patients, enhance the drug…
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Track Celebrates 50 Years of Pediatric Rheumatology by Reflecting on Its Progress and Forecasting the Future
Pediatric programming at ACR Convergence 2026 will reflect on the field’s achievements and how to further improve care for children and adolescents living with rheumatic disease. Stacey Tarvin, MD, gives a rundown of highly anticipated sessions.
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Education and Workforce Sessions to Examine the Future of Rheumatology Training
This year’s track includes presentations on a two-year pediatric training model, the influence of artificial intelligence, medical disinformation, and more. Julia Shalen, MD, MAEd, shares some of the highlights attendees can expect.
ACR Convergence Newsmakers
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Immunology Bootcamp Series Offers Foundational Insights for Trainees
In two lectures across two days, Varitka Kesarwani, MBBS, will review the mechanisms of immunology to help attendees build a mental framework they can leverage in the clinic.
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Rheumatologists Can Learn Skills to Get Published in Mainstream Media
Presenters Jason Liebowitz, MD, and Keri Losavio, both of whom have experience working on The Rheumatologist, will introduce different avenues and strategies available to engage with and influence not only professional colleagues but patients and the public.
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Global Summit Fosters Collaboration to Fight Rheumatologic Diseases Around the World
This all-day, online-only event provides a platform to highlight the challenges and successes of different health systems and international rheumatology professionals. Kevin Winthrop, MD, MPH, will deliver the keynote address on infectious triggers and immune consequences in a warming world.
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