St. Louis Rheumatology Association

Wednesday, November 15th, 2017

Dr. Sterling West

ACR Meeting – Review of Clinical Presentations: Lupus and RA

Dr. Sterling West is Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Co-Director of the Metabolic Bone Disease Clinic.

Following 30+ years as the prior Fellowship Director, Dr. West’s major focus continues to be on patient care and teaching. His present interest is in the maintenance and assessment of clinical competency in Rheumatology.

He is an invited speaker on multiple rheumatology topics at national and regional conferences and has over 100 original research and educational publications. He is editor of the book, Rheumatology Secrets. He is a Master in both the American College of Physicians (MACP) and the American College of Rheumatology (MACR).

6:00 – 6:30 pm Registration

6:30 – 9:00 pm Presentation and dinner

Nieman Marcus, Zodiac Room, Hwy 40 and

Lindbergh

This live activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Washington University School of Medicine, Continuing Medical Education and St. Louis Rheumatology Association.  Washington University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  Washington University designates this live activity for a maximum of _1_ AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

It is the policy of Washington University School of Medicine, Continuing Medical Education, to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its educational activities.  All planners, faculty and other persons who may influence content of this CME activity have disclosed all relevant financial relationships with commercial interests. All disclosures have been reported and are indicated with their presentations.  Any potential conflicts were addressed and resolved.

 All members of the CME department have nothing to disclose.  Speakers are also expected to openly disclose inclusion of discussion of any off-label, experimental, or investigational use of drugs or devices in their presentations. Presentations are expected to be based on evidence that is accepted within the profession of medicine as adequate justification for their indication in the care of patients.  All scientific research should conform to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection and analysis.

These presentations are not an endorsement of any commercial interests. These presentations are the views and experiences of the presenters.  The presenters’ views do not represent the policy or position of Washington University School of Medicine.  Washington University School of Medicine, Continuing Medical Education, is the sponsor for CME credits.