Annual Cleveland Review of Rheumatic Diseases 2026

The conference will feature invited experts presenting key updates in the management of a wide spectrum of rheumatic diseases, including sessions on emerging therapies, molecular advances, and evolving clinical guideline. Interactive sessions will allow participants to discuss challenging real-life cases, including those involving complex disease presentations and the use of advanced imaging modalities.

Friday, May 1, 2026, 7:00 AM - Saturday, May 2, 2026, 1:00 PM, Tinkham Veale University Center, Cleveland, OH

1. Describe the mechanisms, clinical evidence, and safety considerations of emerging therapies for scleroderma, with a focus on novel chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy.
2. Summarize recent updates in rheumatoid arthritis treatment, including biosimilars, new treatment modalities, new drug approvals, updated guidelines, and personalized medicine approaches.
3. Outline current best practices for treating connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease (CTD-ILD), including the use of antifibrotics, immunosuppressants, and emerging targeted therapies.
4. Evaluate emerging therapies in lupus and vasculitis, including new biologics, small molecules, and cell-based therapies, and their impact on disease control and patient outcomes.
5. Update knowledge in spondyloarthritis, including new modalities and treatments that improve long-term outcomes and quality of life.
6. Describe the utility of musculoskeletal ultrasound in rheumatology, including its role in diagnosis, disease monitoring, and guiding interventions in conditions such as axial spondyloarthropathy, psoriatic arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
7. Discuss the potential utility of GLP-1 receptor agonists in autoimmune rheumatic diseases, focusing on mechanisms, metabolic and inflammatory effects, and emerging clinical data.
8. Recognize strategies for managing difficult-to-treat rheumatic diseases, emphasizing refractory cases, the integration of novel therapies, and individualized patient-centered approaches.
9. Identify and manage dermatologic and ophthalmologic manifestations of rheumatic diseases, understanding their diagnostic significance, systemic implications, and targeted treatment options.
10. Summarize new treatments strategies in osteoporosis to prevent fractures.

Physician $325

Cleveland Society of Rheumatology Member

UH Alumni $225

Allied Health Professional $175

Resident/Fellow free - Complimentary with letter from Program Director documenting residency status. Please email letter to [email protected]

International complimentary - please email [email protected] for the promo code

Corporate $500

* After April 1st, prices increase $50

Refund Policy
Full refunds are available through April 17. Please note that any requests submitted on or after April 18 will incur a $25 administrative fee. Refund requests must be submitted in writing to  [email protected]

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (11.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (11.00 hours)

*Make sure to ask for the Case Western Reserve University special rate*

The Glidden House - One block away from the conference
1901 Ford Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Phone (216) 231-8900; (866) 812-4537; Fax (216) 231-2130
www.gliddenhouse.com
Located directly on campus. Bed and Breakfast; continental breakfast and parking included.

Courtyard by Marriott Cleveland University Circle
2021 Cornell Rd, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Phone (216) 791-5678; (800) 321-2211; Fax (216) 791-5342
www.courtyard.com/CLECE
Courtyard Cleveland University hotel is close to many area businesses, art museums, shopping, dining, and is close to popular attractions such as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Little Italy. The hotel is also within walking distance to University Hospital and Case Western Reserve University. Free wireless high speed internet and local phone calls. Courtyard Bistro, heated Pool and on site Fitness Center.

Doubletree by Hilton/The Tudor Arms Hotel
10660 Carnegie Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Phone (216) 455-1260
http://doubletree3.hilton.com/
University Circle area hotel offers close proximity to Cleveland Clinic and University Hospital and is also within walking distance of Case Western Reserve University. Historic Tudor Arms building in the heart of Cleveland's East Side Cultural District. Hotel restaurant and bar, fitness center, and complimentary high-speed internet access.

Links to hotels below have CWRU promo code filled in for our special rate

InterContinental Cleveland
9801 Carnegie Avenue  Cleveland, Ohio 44106
216.707.4100  
Reservations 877-707-8999.  Request hotel interested in and Case rate
Four Diamond Hotel featuring two restaurants; 24-hour room service; international staff; fitness center including Technogym equipment; patio; room service
Located less than a mile from the Case Western Reserve University main campus and across from the CWRU Health Education Campus.

InterContinental Suites Hotel
8800 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44106
216.707.4300 
Reservations 877-707-8999.  Request hotel interested in and Case rate
All-suite hotel including microwave; full-service hotel; on-site laundry facility; 24-hour room service; fitness center; restaurant; lounge; patio; room service
Located 1.2 miles from CWRU main campus and .3 miles from new Health Education Campus

Holiday Inn Cleveland Clinic
8650 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44016
216.707.4200 
Reservations 877-707-8999.  Request hotel interested in and Case rate
Full service; indoor pool; up to four kids 12 and under eat free with one paying adult off children's menu; on-site laundry facility; fitness center includes Peloton bikes; restaurant; lounge; patio; room service 
Located 1.3 miles from CWRU main campus and .4 miles from new Health Education Campus

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

CWRU School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.