2026 Updates in Rheumatology
Friday, April 17, 2026
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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.
This accredited continuing education activity is designed for physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, fellows, residents, and students who care for patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
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
Mark your calendar – registration opens Nov. 1!
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, UNMC Center for Continuing Education