46th Annual Ishmael Rheumatology Symposium

Friday, September 18, 2020, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM


The 46th Ishmael Rheumatology Symposium is an educational lectureship aimed at disseminating the latest in basic and clinical rheumatologic research to health care providers in the state of Oklahoma. The meeting is organized as a one-day event held at the Samis Educational Center. The day will consist of a networking breakfast followed by two lectures, followed by a coffee break. There will be two additional lectures before a catered buffet lunch and vendor viewing session. After lunch, we will have a ‘meet the professor’ session, where attendees are encouraged to discuss, in small group format, interesting cases from their own past experience with our guest experts. The session will be followed by the final lecture of the day.   We will validate the effectiveness of our CME activity via customized pre-and post-activity questionnaire.

1. Discuss the new diagnostics and treatments for myositis.
2. Describe the role of netosis in SLE and APLS.
3. Discuss the new therapeutic options of autoimmune lung disease.
4. Identify unusual manifestations and complications of autoimmune disease.
5. Discuss new diagnostics and therapeutics for psoriatic arthritis

Virtual Meeting Registration
$25  Physicians (MD, DO and Fellows) 
$25  Other Healthcare Professionals 
$25  Patients 

No registration refunds will be made after September 11, 2020
Written notification of cancellation must be postmarked on or before September 10, 2020. Cancellation Fee is $25

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ABIM MOC Recognition Statement: 
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 5.00 Medical Knowledge MOC point in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. 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. 

Within 60 days of the end of the session, ABIM MOC Points will be reported on your behalf. 

For information about ACCME accreditation and ABIM MOC for this session, please email 
[email protected]. 

By providing your ABIM number, you consent to have the OUHSC CPD Office submit your participation in this activity to the ABIM through the ACCME PARS system.

Learning Format: Live Virtual Activity 

Conflict Resolution Statement:
The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Office of Continuing Professional Development has reviewed this activity’s speaker and planner disclosures and resolved all identified conflicts of interest, if applicable.

Nondiscrimination Statement:
The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to: admissions, employment, financial aid and educational services. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to: Bobby J. Mason, Institutional Equity Officer, (405) 325-3546, [email protected], or visit www.ou.edu/eoo.

Accommodation Statement:
Accommodations on the basis of disability are available by contacting Nicole Lung at (405) 271-2330 or [email protected]) as soon as possible.

Acknowledgement of Commercial and In-Kind Support:
Commercial support is financial, or in-kind, contributions given by a commercial interest, which is used to pay all or part of the costs of a CME activity.  A commercial interest is any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients.

Appropriate acknowledgement of all commercial and in-kind support will be given at the time of the educational activity.

Disclaimer Statement:
Statements, opinions and results of studies contained in the program are those of the presenters and authors and do not reflect the policy or position of the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma (“OU”) nor does OU provide any warranty as to their accuracy or reliability.

Every reasonable effort has been made to faithfully reproduce the presentations and material as submitted. However, no responsibility is assumed by OU for any claims, injury and/or damage to persons or property from any cause, including negligence or otherwise, or from any use or operation of any methods, products, instruments or ideas contained in the material herein.

Policy on Faculty and Presenters Disclosure: 
It is the policy of the University of Oklahoma, College of Medicine that the faculty and presenters disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, and also disclose discussions of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation(s).

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.00 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (5.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (6.00 hours)

Friday, September 18, 2020

Acknowledgement of Commercial and In-Kind Support:
Commercial support is financial, or in-kind, contributions given by a commercial interest, which is used to pay all or part of the costs of a CME activity.  A commercial interest is any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients.

Appropriate acknowledgement of all commercial and in-kind support will be given at the time of the educational activity.

Exhibitor Virtual Program Book

Some exhibitors will have virtual booths during the conference.  Please check the program book for times and links.