Goals and Objectives
The National Young Rheumatology Investigator Forum was established to furnish
clinical and research fellows in the field of rheumatology an informal, mentoring
environment to present, discuss and have their original research evaluated by an
established, international panel of rheumatologists in the presence of their peers.
At the conclusion of this forum the attendee should be able to:
clinical and research fellows in the field of rheumatology an informal, mentoring
environment to present, discuss and have their original research evaluated by an
established, international panel of rheumatologists in the presence of their peers.
At the conclusion of this forum the attendee should be able to:
- Employ enhanced professional oral and written communication skills to write and speak more effectively with world renowned rheumatologists as well as with peers
- Identify exceptional original research achievement by rheumatology fellows and junior faculty
- Describe current activities within the basic science and clinical research areas of rheumatology
- Evaluate career descriptions and available opportunities in the field of
rheumatology - Recognize, compare and contrast diverse careers throughout the discipline of rheumatology
- Present research, exchange ideas and effectively respond to mentored feedback
- Value the principles of life-long learning and continuing medical education
- Apply invaluable network channels for communication in the field of
rheumatology, promotion of research and for assistance with future job
opportunities
Accreditation and Credit
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University Health Services Professional Education Programs of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Health System and A&R Educational Group, LLC. UHS-PEP is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. UHS-PEP designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.