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Name: Fontainebleau Las Vegas LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Start: 2025-09-12
End: 2025-09-13
Location: Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Fontainebleau Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

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You won't want to miss Perspectives in Rheumatic Diseases from September 25-26, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV! Check out some of the top reasons why you should join us in 2026.

Join Your Colleagues

Connect with colleagues, exchange ideas, and catch up with everyone in your professional circle.

Meet The Experts

Learn directly from our world-renowned faculty and build valuable connections.

Improve Patient Outcomes

Gain valuable insights to elevate your practice and improve patient outcomes.

Stay Up To Date

Discover the latest advancements and trends in rheumatology through expert-led sessions on lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, spondylitis, and more.

Engage Alongside Your Colleagues

Join interactive presentations, live discussions, and dynamic Q&A sessions.

2025 HIGHLIGHTS

Check Out Some Of The Conference Highlights For PRD 2025.

PRD is a conference with over a decade of history and is proud to host its 18th annual event in Las Vegas this September. Besides being an excellent way to network, it’s also a convenient opportunity for rheumatology continuing education that many medical professionals look forward to each year. For two days, medical professionals will attend 8 educational sessions and bonus presentations.

The success of the 2024 PRD conference in Las Vegas has inspired us to push the boundaries and expand the PRD conference in 2025. Discover how we continue innovating when you register for this event.

MEET THE FACULTY

Founded by Daniel E. Furst, MD, MACR, the MedscapeLIVE rheumatology conference later added Marcy Bolster, MD and Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD, MACR, MACP to the faculty. All of the chairs have an incredible depth of knowledge, with decades of experience and hundreds of published papers between them.

Conference Co-Chairs

Marcy B. Bolster, MD

Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD, MACR, MACP

Founding Chair

Daniel E. Furst, MD, MACR

We’re especially honored to have rheumatologists who have earned many distinctions, including the ACR Distinguished Program Director Award, the Partners (Mass General Brigham) Outstanding Program Director Award, and the Arthritis Foundation Marian Ropes Lifetime Achievement Award. Their dedication has led them to serve their community as board and committee members in such organizations as the American College of Rheumatology, the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American College of Physicians, the FDA’s Arthritis Advisory Panel, and the Gout and Uric Acid Education Society.

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AGENDA

SEPTEMBER 12—13, 2025 | LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

Please note all sessions listed in Pacific Time. Agenda subject to change.

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DAY 1 | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

8:20 am

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10:15 am

Session I

Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD, MACR, MACP; Jonathan S. Hausmann, MD; Avery H. LaChance, MD, MPH

11:50 am

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12:55 pm

Session II

Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD, MACR, MACP; Maximilian F. Konig, MD

2:10 pm

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4:05 pm

Session III

Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD, MACR, MACP; Maria Danila, MD, MSc, MSPH; Atul Deodhar, MD, MRCP, FACR, FACP; Daniel E. Furst, MD, MACR

4:20 pm

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6:15 pm

Session IV

Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD, MACR, MACP; Atul Deodhar, MD, MRCP, FACR, FACP; Jon T. Giles, MD, MPH

DAY 2 | SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

8:20 am

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10:30 am

Session V

Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD, MACR, MACP; Philip Seo, MD; Kinanah Yaseen, MD

11:50 am

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1:05 pm

Session VI

Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD, MACR, MACP; Kinanah Yaseen, MD

2:20 pm

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4:15 pm

Session VII

Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD, MACR, MACP; Maria Danila, MD, MSc, MSPH; April Jorge, MD; Diane Kamen, MD, MSCR

4:30 pm

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5:50 pm

Session VIII

Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD, MACR, MACP; Anne R. Bass, MD; Richard Bucala, MD, PhD

Enhancing Education Together

PRD provides healthcare professionals with many beneficial opportunities. We want you to network with other professionals, discover cutting-edge developments in your field, and discuss insights with an esteemed faculty. This event is also designed to ensure you can enhance your practice with continuing education credits for license renewals.

Perspectives in Rheumatic Diseases is a partnership between select medical professionals, the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, and the Global Academy of Medical Education. As an accredited seminar, attendees have the chance to earn up to 13.5 CME/CE credits. During every event, we strive to empower you to enhance patient care in your practice. We deliver topical, vibrant sessions on the hottest topics in the field to ensure you can find new ways to help your patients thrive.

Perspectives in Rheumatic Diseases FAQ

As an attendee of the Perspectives in Rheumatic Diseases conference, we want to ensure you’re as informed as possible when it comes to our event. Please review the most common concerns for information about the time and place of our seminar, where you can stay during the conference, what types of CME/CE credits you can expect to earn, and whether or not this seminar is a good opportunity for your specific needs.

When and where does PRD take place in 2025?

The 18th Annual Perspectives in Rheumatic Diseases conference will take place in Las Vegas on September 12-13. All sessions will take place at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

Can I stay in the hotel where the conference is taking place?

Yes, we recommend booking your hotel reservation as soon as you’ve registered for the conference to ensure your accommodations.

Who is speaking at PRD this year?

Our expert faculty is comprised of some of the most respected minds in rheumatology, including:

Anne R. Bass, MD

Richard Bucala, MD, PhD

Maria Danila, MD, MSc, MSPH

Atul Deodhar, MD, MRCP, FACR, FACP

Jon T. Giles, MD, MPH

Jonathan S. Hausmann, MD

April Jorge, MD

Diane Kamen, MD, MSCR

Maximilian F. Konig, MD

Avery H. LaChance, MD, MPH

Philip Seo, MD

Kinanah Yaseen, MD

Visit our faculty page to learn more about their experience and areas of focus.

What topics are on the agenda for PRD in 2025?

Each of our sessions will have multiple presenters, as well as time for a Q&A and panel discussion. Some of the topics on the agenda this year include:

Dermatologic Manifestations of Inflammatory Myopathies
SAPHO and Related Syndromes
Practical Management of MAS Associated with Rheumatic Disease
Anabolic Bone Therapies - Specific Use Scenarios
The Powerful Placebo
GLP1 and SGLT2: What Rheumatologists Need to Know

Visit the agenda page for a full schedule. Please note that session topics are subject to change.

Can I earn credits for attending PRD?

We offer up to 13.5 CME/CE credits for those who attend all required event sessions. You can earn partial credit depending on which events you attend. View the accreditation page for more information.

How much does it cost to attend PRD?

Rates vary. Please note that rates will change as we get closer to the conference date. Review our rates page for a full breakdown of costs for attendees.

I’m a rheumatology Fellow. Is PRD a good learning opportunity for me?

Yes! This conference is an essential learning opportunity for anyone in the rheumatology field. To encourage Resident and Fellow attendance, MedscapeLIVE is excited to provide a scholarship program to help cover the costs of attending this event. Scholarships include full registration fees, meals as listed on the agenda, and three nights of hotel accomodations. Applications are currently closed for the 2025 program.

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