Once the program is under way, each participant will be asked to complete an evaluation form to monitor the needs and accomplishments of the program. The subcommittee, formerly the Women in Rheumatology Committee, works toward equal representation and involvement of all ACR members in every aspect of the organization, especially career development. D.C. The course will cover important immunological mechanisms that contribute to the pathogenesis of inflammatory and autoimmune disease. New strategies for the development of vaccines and new forms of immunosuppressives will also be discussed. Attendance is by advance registration only, and fees are separate from the national meeting registration fees.
Lunch is included.
The advance registration deadline is Oct. 10. For more information, consult the national meeting registration booklet or contact the Education Department at the ACR office. D.C. The workshop will provide information on the design and conduct of clinical trials for the practicing rheumatologist. Presentations will cover the mechanics of establishing and running an office-based site for the performance of clinical trials and how conducting a trial differs from routine clinical practice. The scientific basis of trial design including newer methods of development of outcome measures in rheumatology will also be covered.