2022 Conference Info
North Carolina Rheumatology Association – Annual Conference
March 19 & 20, 2022
Washington Duke Inn
2022 Conference Info
The NCRA provides its members with an annual state-of-the-art educational experience right here in North Carolina. In addition to being a fully accredited CME & MOC opportunity, the meeting also provides members an opportunity to network and discuss concerns affecting their practice and profession.
Sanctioned Events
During the weekend of the conference, sanctioned events will also be offered. There will be three to choose from on Friday and three on Saturday. Attendance is optional for all sanctioned events.
Friday, March 18: AbbVie
Defy Expectations: Clinical Review of a Now-Approved Therapy to Challenge Treatment Goals for TNFi-IR Patients with active Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)
Kristi Mizelle, MD, MPH
Vista Restaurant
Washington Duke Inn
7:00pm
RSVP: Jessica Williams at (803) 367-3736 or (704) 231-5532
Saturday, March 19: Amgen
The Patient Journey in PsA: Treatment Approaches and Administration Options
Dr. Silvia Ross, MD
Invitation
Nana Steak
Private Dining Room
345 Blackwell St at Vivian Street
Durham, NC
27701
6:30 pm
RSVP: Dana Hiner at (252)269-3555 or dhiner@amgen.com
Friday March 18: GSK
Join Us for an Expert Exchange: Advances in Treatment for Patients with Lupus or Lupus Nephritis
Dr. William Pendergraft MD and Dr. Mary Ann Dooley MD
Nana Steak
345 Blackwell St
Durham, NC 27701
7:00pm
RSVP: Stephen Holland at (336)354-2325
Saturday, March 19: Aurinia Pharma
Improving Outcomes in Lupus Nephritis
Anne Winkler, MD, PhD
Forest Room
Washington Duke Inn
6:30pm
RSVP: Christian Harriott (301) 543.9820
Friday, March 18: Sanofi
The Role of IL-6 in RA
Cassandra Calabrese, DO
Nana Steak
345 Blackwell St
Durham, NC 27701
7:00pm
Saturday, March 19: Pfizer
Review of the Clinical Program for an Approved JAK Inhibitor in Patients with Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis
Dr Anthony Turkiewicz
Duke University Room
Washington Duke Inn
6:30pm
RSVP: Jenny Prichard 919-796-0607
Conference Details –
Saturday, March 18
5pm Registration
5pm – 7pm Exhibitor Setup
Sanctioned events will be held after registration
Saturday, March 19
7am breakfast in the exhibit hall
8am Sessions begin
Sessions end at 5:00pm
5:15pm Reception
Sanction events will be held after the reception.
Sunday, March 20
7am breakfast in the exhibit hall
8am Sessions begin
Sessions end at 12:30pm
Conference Fees
NC Practicing Physician NCRA Member: $150
NC Practicing APP NCRA Member: $75
NC Fellow: no charge
Non-practicing NC physician: $350
MSL: $375
Out of State Physician: $350
In support of improving patient care, VCU Health Continuing Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
VCU Health Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
VCU Health Continuing Education has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 10.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
VCU Health Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.5 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Certificates of participation are provided to attendees not eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM