Rheumatology 101 for the Primary Care Clinician

Friday, June 19, 2026, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Volney Richmond Auditorium, Seattle, WA

The Rheumatology 101 for the Primary Care Clinician course provides internists and general practitioners with up-to-date information on rheumatologic disorders and initial treatment considerations, including systemic sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, crystalline arthropathies, Sjogren's disease, and spondyloarthropathies, as well as essential insights into rheumatoid arthritis and giant cell arteritis.

This course will provide participants with a better understanding of how to recognize and diagnose common rheumatologic disorders and determine which patients can be managed in their practices versus which need referral to a specialist.

This daylong course features a Grand Rounds Presentation, a series of interactive lectures by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health rheumatologists, a unique Lunch Panel Discussion, and practical insights from rheumatology nurses and clinical pharmacists, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging educational experience.

Teaching methods include lecture, case presentation, and a panel discussion with patient participants.

1. Review new medications for rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and dermatomyositis
2. Discuss classification criteria for systemic sclerosis
3. Outline range of clinical presentations and diagnostic approaches to crystalline arthropathies
4. Recognize rheumatoid arthritis by the pattern of joint involvement, common joint deformities, laboratory and imaging findings
5. Review current and future pharmacologic and symptomatic treatment options for Sjogren's
6. Discuss patient-clinician medical decision-making in management of autoimmune disease
7. Identify different forms of spondyloarthritis
8. Explain how to appropriately order lab work-up and imaging for systemic lupus erythematosus

Register to attend this course in person or participate via livestream:

$210.00 - Attend in person, includes box lunch.

$185.00 - Attend via Livestream - link will be provided.

For assistance with registration, email the CME department at [email protected].

The Virginia Mason Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Virginia Mason Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM):  Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 7.50 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Parking: Parking is not included with registration. Virginia Mason's downtown parking facilities are limited and reserved for patients, therefore we offer this map of public lots with walking routes to the Lindeman Pavilion.

Seattle Public transportation: Metro Bus routes serving the First Hill neighborhood include 2, 10, 12, 60, 193, and 303. Please consult the Metro Trip Planner for route information and schedules.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ (7.50 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (7.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (7.50 hours)

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Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Virginia Mason Medical Center adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Friday, June 19, 2026