Rheumatology Updates for the Hospitalist - On Demand 2026
Bedside clues can point to rheumatic disease long before labs return. In this fast-paced update for hospitalists, synthesize red flags and mimics, recognize emergent patterns, and initiate evidence-based workups and first-line therapies. Collaborate smarter to ensure timely consults, optimize inpatient pathways, and apply pearls that improve diagnosis, safety, and length of stay.
Availability
On-Demand
Expires on Apr 05, 2029
Credit Offered
0.75 CME Credit
0.75 ABIM-MOC Point
0.75 Participation Credit
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Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, learners should be able to:
  1. Differentiate common rheumatic diseases from clinical mimics in patients requiring hospital admission.
  2. Review and interpret pertinent laboratory studies and diagnostic tests essential for diagnosing common rheumatic conditions.
  3. Discuss initial treatment approaches for specific rheumatic disorders.
Faculty
  • Kimberly Trotter, MD
    • Dr. Trotter reports working as an advisor for GSK, and doing contracted research for Aurinia Pharmaceuticals and Lupus Research Alliance.)
Faculty Disclosures
The individuals in control of content for this activity have no relevant relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies to disclose unless listed here. Any relevant relationships were mitigated prior to the start of this activity.
CME Credit Statement
The Society of Hospital Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

MOC Credit Statement
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.75  MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

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