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Our Esteemed Faculty
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Louis Bessette, M.D., FRCP(C), MSc
Associate Professor
Laval UniversityProfesseur agrégé, Université Laval
Centre de l’ostéoporose et de rhumatologie de Québec (CORQ)
Groupe de recherche en rhumatologie et maladies osseuses (GRMO)Sessions
- CCR Poster Rounding - Red Group - Louis Bessette, M.D., MSc May 1, 2026 · 2:55 pm – 5:10 pm
- DIFFICULT TO TREAT RA When Treat-to-Target Fails: Rethinking Strategy in Difficult-to-Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis April 30, 2026 · 9:00 am – 10:00 am
- From Insight to Impact: What the CATCH Cohort Has Taught Us About Early Arthritis May 1, 2026 · 10:50 am – 11:50 am
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Leonard Calabrese, D.O.
Professor of Medicine
Cleveland ClinicProfessor of Medicine
Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
RJ Fasenmyer Chair of Clinical Immunology
Department of Rheumatic & Immunologic DiseasesSessions
- CCR Poster Rounding - Blue Group - Leonard Calabrese, D.O. May 1, 2026 · 2:55 pm – 5:10 pm
- Autoantibodies in Myositis And Other Rheumatic Diseases: From Pathogenesis to Targeted Approach With FcRn Blockade - Friday Breakfast Product Theater - Coastal C Ballroom - argenx May 1, 2026 · 6:30 am – 7:30 am
- Psychoneuroimmunology 101; How Will Vagal Nerve Stimulation Affect the Rheumatologist's Practice May 2, 2026 · 8:30 am – 9:30 am
- An IL-6Ri for multiple Rheumatologic Conditions: A Journey Across Efficacy and Safety Data - Saturday Lunch Product Theatre Coastal Coastal C - Sanofi May 2, 2026 · 12:50 pm – 1:50 pm
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Alan L. Epstein, M.D.
Clinical Professor of Medicine
Perelman School of Medicine at University of PennsylvaniaClinical Professor of Medicine
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaSessions
- CCR Poster Rounding - Yellow Group - Alan Epstein, M.D. May 1, 2026 · 2:55 pm – 5:10 pm
- Thieves' Market April 30, 2026 · 4:35 pm – 5:35 pm
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Judith A. James, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences CenterProfessor at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Sessions
- CCR Poster Rounding - Orange Group - Judith James, M.D.tre May 1, 2026 · 2:55 pm – 5:10 pm
- Lupus Practical Updates April 30, 2026 · 10:20 am – 11:20 am
- Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD): Clinical and Scientific Update May 1, 2026 · 11:50 am – 12:50 pm
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Alfred H. Kim, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Washington University School of MedicineAssociate Professor
Washington universitySessions
- CCR Poster Rounding - Green Group - Alfred Kim, M.D., Ph.D. May 1, 2026 · 2:55 pm – 5:10 pm
- The Changing Landscape of SLE Nephritis Treatment April 30, 2026 · 3:35 pm – 4:35 pm
- Rheumatology Year in Review 2025/26 May 2, 2026 · 7:30 am – 8:30 am
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Avery H. LaChance, M.D., MPH, FAAD
Associate Professor
Harvard Medical SchoolAssistant Professor of Dermatology
Director, Connective Tissue Diseases Clinic
Harvard Medical School
Brigham & Women’s Hospital
Brigham Dermatology AssociatesSessions
- Skin Manifestations of Rheumatic Disease April 30, 2026 · 2:25 pm – 3:25 pm
- Common Dermatologic Problems in Rheumatology May 1, 2026 · 1:55 pm – 2:55 pm
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Stephen Lindsey, M.D., MACR
Clinical Professor of Medicine
LSU Health Science Center School of MedicineClinical Professor of Medicine
Interim Chief, Section of Rheumatology
Fellowship Program Director - LSU Health Science Center School of MedicineSessions
- CCR Poster Rounding - Tan Group - Stephen Lindsey, M.D. May 1, 2026 · 2:55 pm – 5:10 pm
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Janet E. Pope, M.D., M.P.H., FRCPC
Professor of Medicine
St. Joseph Health CentreProfessor of Medicine
Division of Rheumatology
University of Western Onterio
Schulich School of Medicine
Division Head in Rheumatology
St. Joseph's Health CentreSessions
- CCR Poster Rounding - Purple Group - Janet Pope, M.D., MPH May 1, 2026 · 2:55 pm – 5:10 pm
- Novel Therapies in Systemic Sclerosis April 30, 2026 · 8:00 am – 9:00 am
- Recommendations for the Treatment of Raynaud’s Phenomenon and Digital Ulcers May 1, 2026 · 9:50 am – 10:50 am
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Anthony M. Turkiewicz, M.D.
Director, Clinical Research Unit
Rheumatology Associates, PCSessions
- CCR Poster Rounding - Pink Group - Anthony Turkiewicz, M.D. May 1, 2026 · 2:55 pm – 5:10 pm
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Kenneth J. Warrington, M.D., Ph.D
Chair in Division of Rheumatology
Mayo ClinicDirector, Vasculitis Clinic
Consultant Rheumatologist, Mayo Clinic
John F. Finn MN Arthritis Foundation Professor of MedicineSessions
- CCR Poster Rounding - Violet Group - Kenneth Warringtom, M.D., Ph.D. May 1, 2026 · 2:55 pm – 5:10 pm
- Vasculitis and PMR Mimics April 30, 2026 · 11:20 am – 12:20 pm
- Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis May 1, 2026 · 7:30 am – 8:30 am
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Alvin F. Wells, M.D, PhD, FACR, FACP
AMG Rheumatology
Sessions
- CCR Poster Rounding - Silver Group - Alvin Wells, M.D., PhD May 1, 2026 · 2:55 pm – 5:10 pm
East 2026 Agenda
CCR East 2026 Agenda
CCR Effectiveness is in the numbers
CCR is built for practicing clinicians, focused on what changes patient care on Monday morning. Our programs prioritize practical, case-driven education, fair and balanced content, and take-home strategies you can implement immediately. The outcome report below highlights how consistently attendees report meaningful learning and real intent to change clinical practice.
Outcome Report
CCR-East 2025
Net Promoter Score+84
May 1–4, 2025 • Destin, FL • Hybrid Event
- Participants
- 1,027
- 786 onsite · 241 virtual
- Credits
- 25+
- Faculty
- 17
Evaluation Highlights
+67.6% relative increase in high knowledge ratings
Rated themselves moderately or very knowledgeable
Across all 33 knowledge statements, Thursday through Sunday. Every statement improved.
Every day of the Congress
- Thursday 57.6% to 89.8%
- Friday 60.6% to 91.7%
- Saturday 45% to 89.5%
- Sunday 40.9% to 87.1%
Biggest knowledge gains
- Osteoarthritis
- Sjögren’s
- Lupus nephritis
- Vagal nerve stimulation
- Refractory rheumatoid arthritis
Class-average normalized gain
Mean knowledge 3.47 → 4.45 of 5
Wilcoxon Z = 5.08, p < .001
Effect size r = 0.89 (Large)
Long-Term Clinical Impact
4 Months Post-Meeting
- Will make a practice change
- 94.8%
- Confident making that change
- 94.8%
Top Behavior Modifications
Participants could choose more than one.
- Practice Rheumatology
- 93%
- < 20 Years Practice
- 56%
| Profession | Count |
|---|---|
| MD/DOs | 501 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 66 |
| PharmDs | 54 |
| Allied Health | 203 |
Attendees from 45 States, 14 Countries, 4 Canadian Provinces
On Thursday, CCR will host a Thieves’ Market moderated by Dr. Alan Epstein, M.D. of the University of Pennsylvania. Cases are being solicited from all attendees of CCR. Submissions are due 30 days prior to the start of the event. All submissions are welcome for attendees.
Points to note:
- Cases are to be presented as “stumpers” in the Thieves’ Market style.
- Each presenter is provided up to 15 minutes, including discussion.
- There will be an award for the top presentation selected by the audience.
- You need to be a registered attendee of the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology to present a case.
If you are interested in submitting a case, please email your case submission to thieves@ccrheumatology.com.
Thieves’ Market Submission Guidelines
Cases should be submitted as a PowerPoint file and include the following information:
- Name
- Mailing Address (including city, state, and zip)
- Daytime Phone Number
- Evening Phone Number
- Email Address
- Brief paragraph describing the proposed presentation and title
- Presentation in PowerPoint format
Join us for this event as part of your CCR Conference Pass.
The following rules apply:
- Submit a truly unique case with extremely high educational value.
- Presentations must be in PowerPoint© format and should be 10 minutes in length, allowing 5 minutes for questions.
While there is an emphasis on pictorial displays of interesting physical findings or imaging studies, each case should include:
- A brief introduction
- A summary at the end of the presentation
- A limited number of relevant references at the end of the case
Cases that are excessively long or in formats other than PowerPoint© cannot be reviewed.
Note: Fellows need to register to present a case. A fellow may present the same case at both NYRIF and Thieves’ Market, but the format would need to be adapted accordingly.
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