2027 Updates in Rheumatology
Friday, April 23, 2027
7:45 a.m. CT – 3:05 p.m. CT
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In-Person Location
UNO Thompson Alumni Center
6705 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68182
Virtual Attendance
Available via Zoom livestream
Instructions on how to join the livestream will be sent to registered participants via email a few days before the start of the symposium.
Distinguished Faculty
- Edward M. Behrens, MD, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
- Lihi Eder, MD, PhD, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Elizabeth R. Volkmann, MD, MS, University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA) Health, Los Angeles, CA
At the conclusion of this activity, 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, 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.
Physicians
The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses
The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this activity for 5.0 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit for the actual time spent participating in the activity.
Registration Information
Registration Fees
- General Registration: $125
- Fellow/Residents/Students: FREE
Early registration is strongly encouraged.
Late Registration (Effective April 16, 2027)
Registrations submitted on or after April 16—online or on-site—will be accepted only as space allows. Meals and conference materials are not guaranteed for late registrants.
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Payment Options
- Credit/Debit Card: Credit and debit card payments are accepted. A $3 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 16, 2027. A $25 processing fee will apply to cancellations received by this date.
Please note, if you paid by credit or debit card, the card processing fee is non-refundable.
Cancellations made after April 16, as well as registrants who do not attend, are responsible for the full registration fee.
Symposium Directors
Bryant R. England, MD, PhD
Chief and Associate Professor, Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, Department of Internal Medicine, UNMC
Tate Johnson, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor, Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, Department of Internal Medicine, UNMC
Questions?
Tori Greenlee
Educational Projects Coordinator, Center for Continuing Education, UNMC