Rheumatologic and Musculoskeletal Diseases
Purpose: Provide primary care providers and others in rural areas with limited access with the tools to diagnose rheumatic and musculoskeletal processes and provide initial management of these conditions
Audience: Clinicians (medical doctors, doctors of osteopathic medicine, physical therapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, naturopaths, chiropractors, physician’s associates, nurse practitioners) in rural areas or with reduced access to specialists
Sample topics: Ordering and interpreting rheumatologic labs; Rheumatoid arthritis; Spondyloarthritis including psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis; Central pain and fibromyalgia; Osteoarthritis; Polymyalgia rheumatica; Effective physical therapy strategies
Schedule: 12 sessions. Wednesdays, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., Pacific time, January 8 - March 26, 2025
Faculty:
Gina Ferrero, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases, School of Medicine, OHSU
Hans Carlson, MD, Associate Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, OHSU
Marvin Smith, DPT, PT, MA, CSCS, OHSU rehab, Outpatient PT, OHSU
Eliza Thompson, FNP, Instructor/APP, Division of Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases, OHSU
