Ultrasound For Rheumatologists:
Virtual Learning Seminar 2022

Dear DC Rheum Members:

We are excited to announce the speakers and times for the 2022 DC Rheum Ultrasound Course. Unfortunately, the course will continue to be virtual. However the speakers are national experts in MSK ultrasound for rheumatologists, and the course is free.

THE RHEUMATISM SOCIETY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

PRESENTS

Ultrasound For Rheumatologists:
Virtual Learning Seminar 2022

Hand/Wrist: Wednesday, April 13th @ 730pm
Knee: Wednesday, April 27th @ 730pm
Shoulder: Wednesday, May 11th @730pm
Ankle/Foot: Wednesday, May 25th @730pm

Program Director:
Daniel R. Bunker, MD RhMSUS
Georgetown Rheumatology
DRB9@georgetown.edu

All Lectures Given via Zoom
https://georgetown.zoom.us/j/92549590238
Note: No CME Credit to Be Offered

Faculty

PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Daniel Bunker, MD RhMSUS
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Director of Rheumatology Education for Medical Students and Residents
Division of Rheumatology
Washington, DC

PRESENTING FACULTY
Jemima Albayda, MD RhMSUS
Assistant Professor, Division of Rheumatology
Director, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Injection Clinic
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD

Gurjit S. Kaeley MBBS, MRCP, RhMSUS
Professor of Medicine
Division Chief
Rheumatology Fellowship Director
Director of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology
University of Florida College of Medicine
Jacksonville, FL

Eugene Y. Kissin MD FACR RhMSUS
Clinical Professor of Medicine
Program Director, Rheumatology Fellowship Program
Department of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine
Boston, MA

Ralf Thiele MD, RhMSUS
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester, NY

Hand and Wrist Ultrasound for Rheumatologists

Wednesday, April 13th: 730pm-9pm (via Zoom)
https://georgetown.zoom.us/j/92549590238
Instructor: Eugene Y. Kissin MD FACR RhMSUS
Clinical Professor of Medicine
Program Director, Rheumatology Fellowship Program
Department of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine
Boston, MA

Learning Objectives
-Identify anatomic structures of the hand and wrist with bedside ultra-sound
-Apply ultrasound skills to diagnose common pathology seen in the hand and wrist, including effusions, synovitis, chondrocalcinosis, and tophi
-Recognize common pitfalls in the use of ultrasound in the hand and wrist, and learn how to avoid them

Knee Ultrasound for Rheumatologists

Wednesday, April 27th: 730pm-9pm (via Zoom)
https://georgetown.zoom.us/j/92549590238
Instructor: Jemima Albayda, MD RhMSUS
Assistant Professor, Division of Rheumatology
Director, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Injection Clinic
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD

Learning Objectives
-Identify anatomic structures of the knee with bedside ultrasound
-Apply ultrasound skills to diagnose common pathology seen in the knee, including effusions, chondrocalcinosis, joint space narrowing, and osteo-phytes
-Recognize common pitfalls in the use of ultrasound in the knee, and learn how to avoid them

Shoulder Ultrasound for Rheumatologists

Wednesday, May 11th: 730pm-9pm (via Zoom)
https://georgetown.zoom.us/j/92549590238
Instructor: Gurjit Kaeley MD FACR RhMSUS
Professor of Medicine
Division Chief
Rheumatology Fellowship Director
Director of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology
University of Florida College of Medicine
Jacksonville, FL

Learning Objectives
-Identify anatomic structures of the shoulder with bedside ultrasound
-Apply ultrasound skills to diagnose common pathology seen in the shoul-der, including effusions, tendon tears, and enthesitis
-Recognize common pitfalls in the use of ultrasound in the shoulder, and learn how to avoid them

Ankle and Foot Ultrasound for Rheumatologists

Wednesday, May 25th: 730pm-9pm (via Zoom)
https://georgetown.zoom.us/j/92549590238
Instructor: Ralf Thiele MD FACR RhMSUS
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester, NY

Learning Objectives
-Identify anatomic structures of the ankle and foot with bedside ultra-sound
-Apply ultrasound skills to diagnose common pathology seen in the ankle and foot, including effusions, erosions, tophi, and tendinopathies
-Recognize common pitfalls in the use of ultrasound in the ankle and foot, and learn how to avoid them