Join us in Destin.
Four days of practical, case-driven rheumatology on Florida’s Emerald Coast. Attend onsite or online and earn CME/MOC credit.
- Dates
- May 13-16,2027
- Venue
- Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
- Destin, FL
- Credits
- 20+
- CME/MOC
- Attend
- Onsite · Online
Outcome Report
CCR East 2026
Net Promoter Score+84
April 30 – May 3, 2026 • Destin, FL • Onsite and virtual
- Participants
- 1,027
- 786 onsite · 241 virtual
- Credits
- 25+
- Faculty
- 17
Participants rated 4 or 5 of 5
+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
Self-assessed on a 5-point scale before and after each day’s sessions.
From learning to practice
Reported at the close of the meeting
- Will make a practice change
- 94.8%
- Confident making that change
- 94.8%
What they plan to change
Participants could choose more than one.
Mysteries on the Beach
Cases are solicited from every CCR attendee and presented as “stumpers” in the classic Thieves’ Market style. Bring a truly unique case with high educational value, and the audience picks the winner.
- Time per case
- Up to 15 minutes, including discussion
- The award
- Top presentation, chosen by the audience
- Who can present
- Any registered CCR attendee
How to submit a case
- Build your case as a PowerPoint file, with a short introduction, a summary and a few key references.
- Add your name, mailing address, phone numbers, email, and a brief paragraph with the proposed title.
- Email it to thieves@ccrheumatology.com; submissions are due 30 days before the meeting.
Points to note
- Cases are presented as “stumpers” in the Thieves’ Market style.
- Each presenter has up to 15 minutes, including discussion.
- The audience selects the top presentation for an award.
- You must be a registered CCR attendee to present a case.
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
Miramar Beach, FL
Where emerald waters meet luxury. Beachfront on the Gulf Coast, with multiple pools, a world-class spa, access to premier golf and fresh, locally sourced dining.
- Beachfront location on pristine white sand
- Multiple pools and a full-service spa
- Kids Krew program for families
- Dining with fresh, locally sourced cuisine
Group rate, per night
| Spa, partial view | $ |
|---|---|
| Spa, beach view | $ |
| Emerald Deluxe Junior Suite, partial view | $ |
| Emerald Deluxe Junior Suite, beach view | $$ |
A group code and reservation link are emailed to every paid registration.
Other places to stay nearby
- Luau / Beachside 1-800-320-8115
- Hilton Garden Inn 1-850-622-3357
- Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin 1-850-650-7411
- Hyatt Place 1-850-650-7611
- Hampton Inn & Suites 1-850-837-7889
How to get there
Flights, airports and the scenic drive to the Emerald Coast.
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
Miramar Beach, FLAlong US Highway 98
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Flying in
Multiple daily flights from cities including Atlanta, Houston, Washington D.C., Dallas, Nashville, Baltimore and Orlando reach three nearby regional airports.
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By car
The resort sits along US Highway 98, a scenic drive from all three airports.
Nearby airports
- VPS Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport Served by Delta, United, Southwest and American. 24 mi
- ECP Northwest Florida Beaches International Served by Delta, Silver Airways, Southwest and United. 40 mi
- PNS Pensacola International Airport Served by Delta, American and United. 64 mi
“Of all the rheumatology meetings I've attended over 41 years in practice, including 40 ACR annual meetings, I enjoyed and learned more at CCR.”