2026 Updates in Rheumatology

Friday, April 17, 2026

In-Person Location

UNO Thompson Alumni Center
6705 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68182

Virtual Attendance

Available via Zoom Livestream
(Link will be provided upon registration)

Distinguished Faculty

Stanley B. Cohen, MD, Presbyterian Hospital, Dallas, TX
Gary S. Firestein, MD, UC San Diego Health, San Diego, CA
Eric L. Matteson, MD, MPH, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Iain B. McInnes, PhD, FRCP, FRSE, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK

Symposium Agenda

Coming Soon
The complete symposium agenda will be available soon.

This symposium provides a focused, evidence-based update on the diagnosis and management of rheumatic diseases. Attendees will gain practical insights into recognizing systemic manifestations, applying current diagnostic strategies, and implementing effective treatment approaches. We will also explore innovative therapies and advances that are reshaping the field of rheumatology and improving patient outcomes.

At the conclusion of this activity, the participants should be better able to:

Describe diagnostic approaches to rheumatic diseases and their systemic manifestations
Identify systemic manifestations of rheumatic diseases.
Summarize current treatment and management approaches for rheumatic diseases.
Discuss the role of novel therapies and therapeutic innovations in improving patient outcomes.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine. University of Nebraska Medical Center 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.

This live activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Nebraska Medicine is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by VTL Center for Professional Development, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Registration Information

Registration Fees

General Registration: $125
Fellow/Residents/Students: FREE

Early registration is strongly encouraged.

Late Registration (Effective April 11)

Registrations submitted on or after April 11—online or on-site—will be accepted only as space allows. Meals and conference materials are not guaranteed for late registrants.

Payment Options

Credit/Debit Card: Credit and debit card payments are accepted. A 2.95% non-refundable processing fee will apply.
E-Check/ACH Transfer: Electronic check (ACH) payments are strongly recommended and do not incur any additional fees.

If you need assistance with online registration, please call our Registration Office at 402-559-5929.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

If you need to cancel your registration, please email registrationCCE@unmc.edu no later than April 10, 2026. A $25 processing fee will apply to cancellations received by this date.

Please note, if you paid by credit or debit card, the 2.95% card processing fee is non-refundable.

Cancellations made after April 10, 2026, as well as registrants who do not attend, are responsible for the full registration fee.

Symposium Directors

Bryant R. England, MD, PhD

Associate Professor, Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, Department of Internal Medicine, UNMC

James R. O’Dell, MD, MACR, MACP

Robert L. Grissom Professor of Internal Medicine
Professor and Chief, Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, Department of Internal Medicine, UNMC

Questions?

Tori Greenlee

Educational Projects Coordinator, Center for Continuing Education, UNMC

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Phone: 402-559-6235