The Saturday Morning MED Talks: Rheumatology is a half-day CPD program for primary care physicians and healthcare professionals focusing on practical aspects of rheumatology. Expert speakers will address infection prevention, pregnancy management, steroid use, and serologic interpretation. The program concludes with interactive case discussions to enhance diagnostic accuracy and evidence-based patient care. Registration is Complimentary

Program Learning Objectives

After completing this Saturday Morning MED Talks, participants will be able to:

• Apply evidence-based strategies to diagnose and manage common and complex rheumatologic conditions encountered in clinical practice.
• Integrate multidisciplinary approaches to optimize patient care in special populations, including pregnant and immunosuppressed patients.
• Interpret and utilize diagnostic tests, such as serologic investigations and imaging, to support informed clinical decision-making.
• Recognize rheumatologic presentations through case-based learning to prevent complications and improve patient outcomes.

Date/Time: Saturday, November 1, 2025, 8:30 AM- 1:45 PM

Target Audience: Family Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Residents, and Other Health Care Professionals

Format: Hybrid (In-person and Virtual). The Webex link will be emailed to registrants 24 hours before the talk.

Location & Parking: Room 1M101 - Dr. Richard Fagan Lecture Theatre. Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University. Once you enter through the glass doors, the first room on the right is the one you will encounter. Registration will be at the Atrium. Parking is available next to the Faculty of Medicine Building.

Recording: All sessions will be recorded.

Program Information: Anuj Charan, Educational Specialist (Program Development), Email: acharan@mun.ca or pdmed@mun.ca