Congress of Clinical Rheumatology – East 2025

Clinically Relevant & Engaging

The Congress of Clinical Rheumatology (CCR) event is a premier destination for healthcare professionals looking to stay up-to-date on the latest treatments and advancements in the field of rheumatology. With talks from renowned speakers, up-to 27+ hours of CME/MOC credits, and a stunning location in Destin, FL, the CCR event provides a platform for learning, growth, and professional development. Whether you’re a practicing physician, fellow, nurse practitioner, or exhibitor, the CCR event is designed to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. So join us for an unforgettable experience that will inspire and inform you, and help you take your skills and knowledge to the next level.

Top Reasons To Attend CCR East 2025

Renowned speakers

Featured talks from renowned speakers from around the world, providing attendees with the latest information on treatments and advancements in the field of rheumatology.

Engaging and clinically relevant

Agenda designed to be engaging and clinically relevant, ensuring that attendees leave with a wealth of new information and knowledge.

Stunning location

Held at the Hilton Sandestin Golf Resort and Spa, surrounded by the award-winning Destin beaches, this event offers an unparalleled blend of education and relaxation. World-class conference facilities

Networking opportunities

Provides attendees with the opportunity to network with their peers, exchange ideas, and build professional relationships.Valuable opportunities for collaboration, learning, and support

CCR East 2025 Agenda

Experience paradise at the Hilton Sandestin

2025 Speakers / More Coming Soon

Kevin Deane

M.D.

Professor of Medicine in Rheumatology at the University of Colorado, specializing in autoimmune diseases with a focus on preventing rheumatoid arthritis through groundbreaking research like the StopRA trial. Recognized for his excellence in teaching and clinical practice.

Laura Hummers

M.D.

Dr. Laura Hummers is an Associate Professor of Medicine, Clinical Director of the Division of Rheumatology, and Co-Director of the Johns Hopkins Scleroderma Center, specializing in scleroderma and related conditions.

J. Michelle Kahlenberg

M.D., Ph.D.

Dr. Kahlenberg is a leading rheumatologist and lupus researcher, recognized for her groundbreaking work on photosensitivity and cutaneous lupus, earning prestigious awards like the PECASE and ACR Henry Kunkel Young Investigator Award.

Iain McInnes

FRCPE FRCPGlas FRSE FMedSci CBE

Known for his pioneering work in inflammatory diseases, especially rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis, McInnes has advanced understanding of cytokine-driven inflammation and its role in chronic diseases

Michelle Petri

MD, MPH

Johns Hopkins since 1986 and serves as the Director of the Hopkins Lupus Center. As a Professor of Medicine, she leads the Hopkins Lupus Cohort, a significant NIH-funded study that includes over 2,000 patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

CCR East Poster Rounding Session

The Poster Rounding Session at the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology East on May 3rd, 2025, offers presenters the opportunity to receive detailed feedback on their research or clinical cases from engaged attendees. This interactive discussion in a group setting allows for a deeper understanding of the material, promotes networking, and facilitates potential collaborations. Presenters can showcase their work to a broader audience, increasing the impact of their research or clinical cases. To submit a poster, individuals must be registered for the CCR event and follow the submission guidelines provided.

Key Benefits of the Poster Rounding Session:

  1. In-Depth Feedback:
    Presenters receive comprehensive feedback on their research or clinical cases from a group of interested and engaged attendees.

  2. Interactive Discussion:
    The group setting fosters interactive discussions, enhancing the understanding of the research or clinical cases presented.

  3. Networking Opportunities:
    Presenters can connect with other researchers or clinicians with similar interests or expertise, facilitating networking and potential collaborations.

  4. Broad Exposure:
    The session provides an opportunity for presenters to showcase their work to a wider audience of conference attendees, increasing its visibility and reach.

  5. Increased Impact:
    Attendees actively engage with the presented material, amplifying the impact of the research or clinical cases.

CCR Thieves’ Market

Present Your Case at This Year's Conference

On Friday, May 2nd, 2025 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 on May 2, 2025!

Alan Epstein, M.D. Associate Professor of Medicine University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

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.

Recent News Articles

Of all of the rheumatology meetings I‘ve attended over 41 years in practice, and 2 years in fellowship, including 40 ACR annual meetings, I enjoyed and learned more at CCR” – Allen Morton, M.D.

Congress of Clinical Rheumatology – East 2025

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Additional information

Attending

Onsite, Online

Accrediation

25+ Hours CME/MOC

Date

May 1st – 4th, 2025

Venue

Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa

Location

Destin, FL.

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