About this event

  • Date and time Wed 18 Mar 2026 from 9:15am to 5:30pm
  • Location Online
  • Organised by Rheumatology and Rehabilitation

Watch this webinar recording on Troublesome Aspects of Rheumatology Disease in Systems (TARDIS) 4: The wider MDT, brought to you by the RSM's Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Section.

Join this essential meeting to receive the latest updates on managing complex systemic aspects of rheumatic diseases from leading specialists across multiple medical disciplines. Designed for healthcare professionals involved in rheumatology, this event provides a rare opportunity to deepen understanding of the multi-system nature of these conditions.
 
Rheumatic diseases often involve systemic complications that challenge both diagnosis and treatment. This event brings together top experts in dermatology, endocrinology, physiotherapy, respiratory medicine, orthopaedics, and radiology to present current advances directly relevant to clinical practice. With rapid progress across these interconnected fields, the meeting offers timely insights that are not often available in one comprehensive programme.

This event marks the fourth edition of the popular TARDIS (Troublesome Aspects of Rheumatology, Disease in Systems) series. We will delve into systemic issues frequently encountered in clinical rheumatology, offering insight into how different body systems interact with musculoskeletal and autoimmune disease processes.

By attending the meeting, you will: 

  • Understand the management of common skin conditions that present in patients with rheumatic diseases.
  • Gain an update on physical activity and exercise in rheumatic diseases and the current evidence base.
  • Understand the glucocorticoid axis and its relevance in rheumatic diseases. 

Who should attend? 

  • This event is vital for healthcare professionals involved in the management of rheumatic diseases.
  • Healthcare professionals working in these medical specialties: Dermatology, Endocrinology, Physiotherapy, Respiratory medicine, Orthopaedics, and Radiology
  • Members of the following RSM sections: Rheumatology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Physiotherapy, Respiratory medicine, Orthopaedics, and Radiology

This is the on-demand recording of the in-person meeting, Troublesome Aspects of Rheumatology Disease in Systems (TARDIS) 4: The wider MDT, taking place on Wednesday 18 March 2026 . To register to attend the meeting, click here.

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We would like to thank our sponsors Alfasigma UK and Novartis for their support of this event. The companies listed have had no influence or involvement over the agenda, content or organisation of the meeting.

 

Agenda

View the programme 18 March 2026

Welcome and introduction

Dr Raj Amarnani, President, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Section, Royal Society of Medicine 

Rheumatology and Pain Medicine

Dr Ben Davies, Advanced Practice Physiotherapist in Rheumatology and Pain Medicine 

Rheumatology and Respiratory Medicine

Dr Rachel Hoyles, Consultant Respiratory Physician  

Comfort break

Rheumatology and Gastroenterology

Dr Ajay Verma, Consultant Gastroenterology

Lunch

Barbara Ansell Prize Presentations

Chair: Richard Francis, President-Elect, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Section, Royal Society of Medicine 

Barbara Ansell Prize presentation 1
Barbara Ansell Prize presentation 2
Barbara Ansell Prize presentation 3

Eric Bywaters Prize presentations

Chair: Su-Ann Yeoh, Honorary Secretary, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Section, Royal Society of Medicine 

Eric Bywaters Prize presentation 1
Eric Bywaters Prize presentation 2
Eric Bywaters Prize presentation 3
Comfort break

Prize presentations
Rheumatology and Sport and Exercise Medicine

Dr Raj Armarnani

Key note lecture: Rheumatology and Ophthalmology

Mr Harry Petrushkin, Consultant Ophthalmologist 

Questions and answers
Closing remarks

Dr Raj Amarnani 

Close of meeting

Location

Online