{"product_id":"mce-conferences-rheumatology-and-pain-management-for-primary-care-jan-16-2026-jan-18-2026","title":"MCE Conferences Rheumatology and Pain Management for Primary Care Jan 16, 2026 – Jan 18, 2026","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-control-plaintext\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv id=\"about\" class=\"one\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1anf6bu\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"72\"\u003eMCE Conferences Rheumatology and Pain Management for Primary Care 2026\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"177\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"177\"\u003eEvidence-Based Rheumatology, Musculoskeletal Medicine \u0026amp; Pain Management for Primary Care Clinicians\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"664\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"257\"\u003eMCE Conferences Rheumatology and Pain Management for Primary Care 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e program provides a practical and comprehensive review of common rheumatologic disorders and pain management strategies encountered in everyday clinical practice. Designed specifically for primary care providers, this interactive conference combines evidence-based medicine, case-based learning, and expert-led discussions to improve diagnostic accuracy, treatment selection, and long-term patient outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"946\"\u003eHeld from \u003cstrong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"699\"\u003eJanuary 16–18, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eHilton Whistler Resort \u0026amp; Spa, Whistler, British Columbia\u003c\/strong\u003e, the course delivers clinically relevant updates on rheumatology and pain medicine while emphasizing pragmatic approaches that can be immediately applied in outpatient settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1qyxylb\" data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eCourse Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"omleyt\" data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"986\"\u003e3 Video Lectures\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qe51rx\" data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003e3 Subtitle Files (VTT)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"itgsaj\" data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003e15 PDF Presentations\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"qmygrx\" data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eTotal Size: 1.02 GB\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j7isga\" data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eEvidence-Based Clinical Updates\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"pn3g93\" data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eInteractive Case Discussions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"n0aewl\" data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003ePractical Management Strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1euax68\" data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003eRheumatology \u0026amp; Pain Medicine Focus\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"mx4yn0\" data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003ePrimary Care-Oriented Education\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"a88ac2\" data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eProgram Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eMusculoskeletal complaints, chronic pain syndromes, and rheumatologic diseases account for a substantial portion of primary care visits. Early recognition and appropriate management are essential for preventing disability, improving quality of life, and reducing healthcare burden.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003eThis conference provides an up-to-date review of common inflammatory, autoimmune, degenerative, and chronic pain conditions. Participants learn practical diagnostic approaches, treatment algorithms, medication strategies, and evidence-based interventions for managing patients with rheumatologic disorders and pain-related conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003eThe discussion-based format encourages active participation through clinical cases, expert analysis, and real-world management scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1scsphp\" data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2029\"\u003eLearning Objectives\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003eUpon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2689\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"61fu9z\" data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003eDiagnose common rheumatologic disorders encountered in primary care.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rm2py5\" data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003eDifferentiate inflammatory from non-inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"3apl4\" data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2320\"\u003eApply evidence-based treatment strategies for chronic pain management.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"ngqjbh\" data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003eRecognize early signs of autoimmune and connective tissue diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"k8l9e1\" data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2460\"\u003eUtilize current guidelines for pain management and symptom control.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"dm6eb4\" data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2531\"\u003eDevelop individualized treatment plans for rheumatologic conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"nv6neu\" data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2610\"\u003eImprove patient outcomes through timely referral and multidisciplinary care.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"10ft1h8\" data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2689\"\u003eImplement practical approaches to musculoskeletal assessment and management.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ti0lfk\" data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2713\"\u003eCore Topics Covered\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1v1imxe\" data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2744\"\u003eRheumatology Fundamentals\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"2903\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"s1cqj4\" data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"2781\"\u003eRheumatologic Disease Recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jmqde8\" data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2811\"\u003eMusculoskeletal Examination\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g2kj21\" data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2847\"\u003eInflammatory Arthritis Evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"m4u3vu\" data-start=\"2848\" data-end=\"2879\"\u003eAutoimmune Disease Assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1018wdu\" data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2903\"\u003eDiagnostic Strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1c3j8q7\" data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"2929\"\u003eArthritis Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"3054\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"17c1ksi\" data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"2953\"\u003eRheumatoid Arthritis\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"v5jjrk\" data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"2970\"\u003eOsteoarthritis\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f8454q\" data-start=\"2971\" data-end=\"2992\"\u003ePsoriatic Arthritis\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dukwa2\" data-start=\"2993\" data-end=\"3016\"\u003eCrystal Arthropathies\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"y043sz\" data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3054\"\u003eEvidence-Based Treatment Approaches\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1y0az5e\" data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3100\"\u003eAutoimmune \u0026amp; Connective Tissue Disorders\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"3102\" data-end=\"3201\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"16rd6g7\" data-start=\"3102\" data-end=\"3109\"\u003eLupus\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f55a8c\" data-start=\"3110\" data-end=\"3128\"\u003eSjögren Syndrome\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"7i2ehd\" data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3141\"\u003eVasculitis\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xq92hq\" data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3170\"\u003eConnective Tissue Diseases\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"q42r96\" data-start=\"3171\" data-end=\"3201\"\u003eEarly Diagnosis and Referral\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1t2f701\" data-start=\"3203\" data-end=\"3231\"\u003eMusculoskeletal Medicine\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"3233\" data-end=\"3347\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"147f94u\" data-start=\"3233\" data-end=\"3256\"\u003eJoint Pain Evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"f1683s\" data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3280\"\u003eSoft Tissue Disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e1c37t\" data-start=\"3281\" data-end=\"3297\"\u003eTendinopathies\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fhmppp\" data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3323\"\u003eRegional Pain Syndromes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w2jne9\" data-start=\"3324\" data-end=\"3347\"\u003eFunctional Assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"11yeyjn\" data-start=\"3349\" data-end=\"3368\"\u003ePain Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3502\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1916esa\" data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3395\"\u003eChronic Pain Assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"16pxxug\" data-start=\"3396\" data-end=\"3423\"\u003eMultimodal Pain Treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"487ul7\" data-start=\"3424\" data-end=\"3446\"\u003eNon-Opioid Therapies\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"umlha6\" data-start=\"3447\" data-end=\"3473\"\u003ePharmacologic Management\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ixjg73\" data-start=\"3474\" data-end=\"3502\"\u003ePatient-Centered Pain Care\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1hbn89a\" data-start=\"3504\" data-end=\"3535\"\u003eEvidence-Based Therapeutics\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"3537\" data-end=\"3675\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"170sbuu\" data-start=\"3537\" data-end=\"3570\"\u003eCurrent Rheumatology Guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jkn99j\" data-start=\"3571\" data-end=\"3591\"\u003eBiologic Therapies\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cm8aku\" data-start=\"3592\" data-end=\"3622\"\u003eDisease-Modifying Treatments\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"jigpb8\" data-start=\"3623\" data-end=\"3649\"\u003ePain Management Advances\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"sp6mjr\" data-start=\"3650\" data-end=\"3675\"\u003eRisk-Benefit Assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"12c5o9m\" data-start=\"3677\" data-end=\"3700\"\u003eCase-Based Learning\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"3702\" data-end=\"3835\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x43j4l\" data-start=\"3702\" data-end=\"3729\"\u003eReal-World Clinical Cases\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kqfw1r\" data-start=\"3730\" data-end=\"3753\"\u003eDiagnostic Challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"6n1k0m\" data-start=\"3754\" data-end=\"3781\"\u003eTreatment Decision-Making\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"gpbt71\" data-start=\"3782\" data-end=\"3809\"\u003ePractical Clinical Pearls\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"9rzpar\" data-start=\"3810\" data-end=\"3835\"\u003eInteractive Discussions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1thr6d2\" data-start=\"3837\" data-end=\"3866\"\u003ePrimary Care Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"3868\" data-end=\"4022\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"121rb8b\" data-start=\"3868\" data-end=\"3902\"\u003eOutpatient Management Strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"13i92b8\" data-start=\"3903\" data-end=\"3928\"\u003eReferral Considerations\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fqw7k1\" data-start=\"3929\" data-end=\"3959\"\u003eLong-Term Disease Monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ftyrfv\" data-start=\"3960\" data-end=\"3993\"\u003eMultidisciplinary Collaboration\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"u0dvod\" data-start=\"3994\" data-end=\"4022\"\u003eImproving Patient Outcomes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1m9xcqo\" data-start=\"4024\" data-end=\"4042\"\u003eTarget Audience\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4044\" data-end=\"4069\"\u003eThis course is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"4071\" data-end=\"4310\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g5cfzw\" data-start=\"4071\" data-end=\"4096\"\u003ePrimary Care Physicians\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"ooz55j\" data-start=\"4097\" data-end=\"4125\"\u003eFamily Medicine Physicians\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vdecm\" data-start=\"4126\" data-end=\"4156\"\u003eInternal Medicine Physicians\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"ftqo24\" data-start=\"4157\" data-end=\"4174\"\u003eRheumatologists\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"h6log\" data-start=\"4175\" data-end=\"4203\"\u003ePain Management Physicians\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"rea4z6\" data-start=\"4204\" data-end=\"4225\"\u003eNurse Practitioners\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"ley5ht\" data-start=\"4226\" data-end=\"4248\"\u003ePhysician Assistants\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"40mivh\" data-start=\"4249\" data-end=\"4310\"\u003eHealthcare Professionals Managing Musculoskeletal Disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1roq8pt\" data-start=\"4312\" data-end=\"4337\"\u003eEducational Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4339\" data-end=\"4374\"\u003e✔ Comprehensive Rheumatology Review\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4376\" data-end=\"4414\"\u003e✔ Practical Pain Management Strategies\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4416\" data-end=\"4450\"\u003e✔ Musculoskeletal Medicine Updates\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4452\" data-end=\"4485\"\u003e✔ Arthritis Diagnosis \u0026amp; Treatment\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4487\" data-end=\"4519\"\u003e✔ Autoimmune Disease Recognition\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4521\" data-end=\"4557\"\u003e✔ Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4559\" data-end=\"4592\"\u003e✔ Interactive Case-Based Learning\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4594\" data-end=\"4626\"\u003e✔ Primary Care Focused Education\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4628\" data-end=\"4667\"\u003e✔ Non-Opioid Pain Management Approaches\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4669\" data-end=\"4703\"\u003e✔ Real-World Clinical Applications\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ilfxpc\" data-start=\"4705\" data-end=\"4736\"\u003eClinical \u0026amp; Educational Value\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4738\" data-end=\"5113\"\u003eThe MCE Conferences Rheumatology and Pain Management for Primary Care 2026 program provides clinicians with practical tools for managing common rheumatologic and pain-related disorders. Through evidence-based lectures, case discussions, and expert guidance, participants gain valuable knowledge to improve diagnostic confidence, treatment effectiveness, and patient outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003e+ Topics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\r\n*Note: these are continuous video recordings during the conference, they include individual lectures mentioned in the Detail section below\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDay 1 – January 16.mp4\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDay 2 – January 17.mp4\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDay 3 – January 18.mp4\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n \r\n\r\n* Detail:\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003eFriday, January 16th\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment of Low Back Pain\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eObjectives: 1) Discuss how multiple structures in the lumbar spine may serve as pain generators, including the disc, facet joint, myofascial, and ligamentous structures 2) Review, demonstrate, and practice basic physical exam techniques used for assessing spine-related pain conditions 3) Differentiate lumbar radiculopathy signs and symptoms from other causes of low back pain, including facet-mediated, soft tissue, and sacroiliac joint pain\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3:30 PM – 3:35 PM ~ BREAK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3:35 PM – 4:35 PM: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManagement of Fibromyalgia\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eObjectives: 1) Become familiar with recent pathophysiology related to mechanisms of fibromyalgia 2) Discuss recent clinical criteria for diagnosing fibromyalgia in a primary care setting 3) Identify a multidisciplinary approach that can be applied to patients with chronic widespread pain\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4:35 PM – 4:45 PM ~ BREAK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4:45 PM – 5:45 PM: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproach to a Patient with Multiple Aches and Pains\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eObjectives: 1) Recognize the importance of pathophysiology in understanding rheumatic disease in regards to target tissue and characteristic joint distribution 2) Distinguish inflammatory from non-inflammatory (degenerative) arthritis and non-articular (soft tissue) rheumatic conditions 3) Recognize the role of laboratory and imaging studies in the rheumatologic diagnosis 4) Identify the features that distinguish fibromyalgia from other rheumatic diseases 5) Distinguish symptoms of COVID-19 long haul syndrome and similarities to fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n 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PM: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGout and Other Crystal Arthropathies\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eObjectives: 1) Identify the populations at risk for gout 2) Identify comorbidities and risk factors in gout patients 3) Diagnose gout and determine appropriate laboratory and imaging studies 4) Recognize pseudogout and other crystal arthropathies 5) Effectively initiate a strategy for successful long-term treatment of acute gout 6) Develop a strategy to manage asymptomatic hyperuricemia\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3:30 PM – 3:35 PM ~ BREAK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3:35 PM – 4:35 PM: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Do I Identify and Treat Lupus and Other Autoimmune Diseases?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eObjectives: 1) Recognize the features of an autoimmune disease and make a definitive diagnosis of lupus 2) Develop a deeper understanding 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