The UAB Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology hosts an annual continuing medical education event for area providers to learn the latest updates in rheumatologic conditions and treatment.

Our latest annual Update in Rheumatology for primary care and hospital medicine providers was a rousing success. We gathered at the Valley Hotel in Homewood to share exciting new developments in osteoporosis, lupus, gout, spondyloarthritis and more. The full day course took place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, and featured an exciting lineup of speakers.

We hope you will make plans to attend next year!

2025 Speakers

Adam Taylor, M.D.
Assistant Professor
"Spondyloarthritis for the Internist"

Jose Rubio, M.D.
Assistant Professor
"Inside the UAB Lupus Clinic: Cases, Clues, and Cutting Edge Care"

John Bridges, M.D.
Assistant Professor
"When They Grow Up: Insights into Caring for Adult Patients with JIA and Childhood-Onset SLE"

Raeanne Bowman, M.D.
Harris Chief Rheumatology Fellow 2024-2025
"Vasculitis: Hiding in Plain Sight"

Mitali Sen, M.D.
Assistant Professor
"Sjogren Syndrome: More Than Just Dry Eyes and Dry Mouth"

Eddie Mac Huddleston, M.D.
Rheumatology Fellow
"Tough Breaks and Brittle Bones: Basics of Osteoporosis"

Amanda Alexander, M.D.
Assistant Professor
"Case-Based Discussion and Work Up of Weakness, Elevated Muscle Enzymes & Raynauds"

Raj Vachhani, M.D.
Assistant Professor
"Rheumatology Labs, What Do They Mean?"

Angelo Gaffo, M.D., MSPH
Professor, Section Chief, Division of Rheumatology, Birmingham VA Medical Center
"Gout Update for Primary Care: What is New in 2025?"

Katrina Williamson, M.D.
Assistant Professor
"Rheumatoid Arthritis & Mimickers"