The Rheumatology & Rehabilitation Section’s aim is to advance the scientific study of rheumatology, which is that branch of medicine concerned with the disease of connective tissue and disorders of the musculoskeletal system, and to advance the scientific study of rehabilitation, which is the restoration of optimum function of people suffering from disability, particularly of the locomotors system.
This half-day meeting will provide an update on the diagnosis and management of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). Experts will cover everything from basic principles to antiphospholipid antibody test results. The keynote lecture will be given by Professor Beverley Hunt, FRCP FRCPath OBE.
The RSM is delighted to announce Hugh Bonneville, one of Britain's most loved actors, will be joining us for some riveting conversation and insights into his fascinating acting career. Hugh is best known for playing Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham in the ITV global sensation historical drama series Downton Abbey.
Prize
Meeting date
1 June 2020
Submission deadline
Sunday 5 April 2020
Open to
Specialist registrars and research fellows in all specialities
Application guidelines
Submit a 300-word abstract on a case series or individual case report in the field of rheumatology. The abstract must be anonymous and should not include acknowledgements, names or institutions. Shortlisted candidates will be required to give a 10-minute presentation followed by questions on their abstract at the Rheumatology Prize Meeting on Friday 20th September 2019.
Prize
Meeting date
1 June 2020
Submission deadline
Sunday 5 April 2020
Open to
Specialist registrars, research fellows, scientists and allied health professionals in all specialities
Application guidelines
Submit a 300 word abstract describing original clinical or laboratory-based research in the field of rheumatology that you have played an important role in. The abstract must be anonymous and should not include acknowledgements, names or institutions. The research can have been submitted to other meetings and published in the year before the submission deadline.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to give a 10-minute presentation followed by questions on their abstract at the Rheumatology Prize Meeting on Friday 20th September 2019.
Section meetings and conferences are usually organised by members of the Section Council, led by the Section President and often in collaboration with specialist societies.
Dr Michelle Fernando
