Convener

• Prof. Bhaskar Das Gupta, UK
• Dr. Ved Chaturvedi, New Delhi
• Dr. Parashar Ghosh , Kolkata
• Dr. Molly Thabah, Puducherry
• Dr. Sharath Kumar, Bengaluru
• Dr. Abhishek Patil, Bengaluru
• Dr. Shyamashis Das, Kolkata
• Dr. Suhas, Bengaluru
• Dr. Srikanth (Radiologist), Bengaluru

Local Convener

Dr Vikram Raj Jain

Topics covered

• Basics of Doppler USG and how to set up the color Doppler settings in a USG machine
• Application in GCA / PMR spectrum of diseases
• Application in other systemic vasculitis (eg: Takayasu arteritis)
• Concept of PTPS - Probability based approach to sonological diagnosis of large vessel vasculitis
• Salivary Gland Ultrasound - Basics and application in Rheumatological practice
• Hands-on demonstration on each of these concepts / skills on live patients / volunteers

Objectives

• Efficient utilization of USG in Clinical decision making at bedside.
• Diagnosis and follow up of Large Vessel Vasculitis.
• Basics of salivary gland ultrasound and its applications.

Time

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Venue

4th Floor, Auditorium, New Building, Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital, Bengaluru

Duration

8 hrs

Fee

INR 18000 (For Conference + Workshop Registration)

INR 22000 (For Workshop Only Registration)

Number of Participants

25

Seats are limited on a first come first serve basis. Registering for multiple workshops is not allowed.

Workshop Registration is non-transferable and non-refundable

Convener

• Dr. Vinod Ravindran, Kozhikode
• Dr. Kushagra Gupta, Hisar
• Dr. Subramanian Nallasivan, Tirunelveli
• Dr. Pulin Gupta, New Delhi
• Dr. Gayatri Ekbote, Pune
• Dr. Upendra Rathore, Indore
• Dr. Arun Hegde, Belgavi

Local Convener

Dr. Srinivas, Bengaluru

Topics covered

• How to get your research work published
• Introduction to IMRAD, Methods and Results
• Abstracts, Keywords and Titles - How to write them better
• References - The methods, which is the best? And how to maintain reference lists
• Interactive scenario based discussion

Objectives

• How to get your research work published.
• Introduction to IMRAD, Methods and Results.
• Abstracts, Keywords and Titles - How to write them better.
• References - The methods, which is the best? And how to maintain reference lists.
• Interactive scenario based discussion.

Time

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Venue

Board room, Chamara Vajra, Palace Grounds, Bengaluru

Duration

4 hrs

Fee

INR 1000 (For Conference + Workshop Registration)

INR 3000 (For Workshop Only Registration)

Number of Participants

25

Seats are limited on a first come first serve basis. Registering for multiple workshops is not allowed.

Workshop Registration is non-transferable and non-refundable

Non inflammatory musculoskeletal diseases form a significant percentage of rheumatology outpatients. The focus during Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology training is more on rarer autoimmune diseases.

This workshop aims to bridge this gap. Tendinopathies are common and often difficult to treat. We aim to address the diagnostic techniques including anatomical palpation and treatment strategies including exercises. We will also have a hands on session on trigger point identification and management for Myofascial pain syndrome.

Convener

• Dr. BG Dharmanand, Bengaluru
• Dr. Prem Venkatesan, Bengaluru
• Dr. Venkatachalam, UK
• Dr. Suresh Franklin, Chennai
• Dr. Sudheernath Sake, Bengaluru

Local Convener

Dr. Yathish G C, Bengaluru

Focus Areas

• Achilles tendinitis
• Plantar fasciitis
• Lateral epicondylitis
• Myofascial trigger points in calf muscle and shoulder girdle

Topics covered

• Recognition, diagnosis and basic treatment strategies for tendinitis and enthesitis
• Recognition, palpation and the treatment principles for MFPS
• Basics of Dry needling
• Confidence in prescribing and management plan for soft tissue Rheumatological conditions

Learning objectives

• Recognition, diagnosis and basic treatment strategies for tendinitis and enthesitis
• Recognition, palpation and the treatment principles for MFPS
• ⁠Basics of Dry needling
• Confidence in prescribing and management plan for soft tissue Rheumatological conditions

Who should attend this workshop

• Rheumatology trainees
• Rheumatologists who are aiming to improve their skills
• Physiotherapists working with Rheumatologists
• Physician assistants

Time

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Venue

Annexe cottage, Mukta Hall, Chamara Vajra, Palace Grounds, Bengaluru

Duration

4 hrs

Fee

INR 3000 (For Conference + Workshop Registration)

INR 5000 (For Workshop Only Registration)

Number of Participants

30

Seats are limited on a first come first serve basis. Registering for multiple workshops is not allowed.

Workshop Registration is non-transferable and non-refundable

Convener

• Dr. Renuka P, Bengaluru
• Dr. Chandrasekara S, Bengaluru
• Dr. Anupam Wakhlu, Lucknow
• Dr. Vikas Aggarwal, Lucknow
• Dr. Ajay (Pathologist), New Delhi
• Dr Priyanka Thorat (Faculty for workshop demonstration)

Local Convener

Dr. Sachin Jeevanagi, Kalburgi

Topics covered

• Understand the principles and methodology of laboratory techniques (Agglutination, IIF, ELISA, Line blots) employed in carrying out tests for various autoantibodies.
• Hands-on experience of doing IIF and Line blot assay.
• Analysis and Interpretation of laboratory results.

Objectives

• Understand the principles and methodology of laboratory techniques (Agglutination, IIF, ELISA, Line blots) employed in carrying out tests for various autoantibodies.
• Hands-on experience of doing IIF and Line blot assay.
• Analysis and Interpretation of laboratory results.

Time

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Venue

ChanRe RICR, Margosa Rd, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru

Duration

8 hrs

Fee

INR 3000 (For Conference + Workshop Registration)

INR 5000 (For Workshop Only Registration)

Number of Participants

16

Seats are limited on a first come first serve basis. Registering for multiple workshops is not allowed.

Workshop Registration is non-transferable and non-refundable

Convener

• Dr. Xenofon Baraliakos, Germany
• Dr. Ashish Mathew (Co-Convener), Vellore
• Dr. Karthik Shyam, Bengaluru

Local Convener

Dr. Chethana D, Bengaluru

Topics covered

• Basics of MRI - various sequences, their advantages and identification on DICOM / Print images
• MRI of sacroiliac joints and Spine - normal, pathologies and differential diagnosis with emphasis on Spondyloarthritis
• Case based discussions on MRI of SIJ and Spine (5 to 10 cases each of SIJ / Spine pathologies)
• Pitfalls in the use and interpretation of MRI in Spondyloarthritis

Objectives

• To familiarize the participants with various MRI sequences and their broad applications.
• To introduce the common pathologies of Spondyloarthritis spectrum of diseases as seen on MRI with special emphasis on SIJ and Spine.
• To integrate MRI Imaging data in the clinical decision making in the diagnosis, management and follow up of patients with Spondyloarthritis.

Time

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Venue

HALL A, Chamara Vajra, Palace Grounds, Bengaluru

Duration

7 hrs

Fee

INR 15000 (For Conference + Workshop Registration)

INR 22000 (For Workshop Only Registration)

Number of Participants

16

Seats are limited on a first come first serve basis. Registering for multiple workshops is not allowed.

Workshop Registration is non-transferable and non-refundable

Convener

• Prof. Thomas Paul, CMC Vellore
• Dr. Kripa Elizabeth Cherian, CMC Vellore
• Dr. Nitin Kapoor, CMC Vellore

Local Convener

Dr. Shrinivas, Bengaluru

Topics covered:

• Basics of DXA, CV and common pitfalls
• Basics of BMD, T and Z Scores. Which database to use? Role of FRAX and FRAXplus.
• Trabecular bone score. Importance and Relevance in Rheumatology.
• Vertebral fracture assessment by DXA - Indications and interpretation
• Body composition. Relevance of sarcopenia and its diagnostic relevance in rheumatology.
• Bone Strain Index - What does it add?
• Atypical femoral fracture assessment by DXA while on rheumatological medications, bisphosphonates as well as denosumab treatment.
• What to do when the patient had undergone DXA of different manufacturer and you have a different manufacturer's machine?

Objectives

• To familiarize the participants with various BMD, DXA and FRAX scoring.
• To introduce the concepts of Trabecular bone score, Body composition, Sarcopenia and its role in rheumatological patients.
• To discuss Bone strain index and atypical femoral fracture assessment.

Time

14:00 PM - 18:00 PM

Venue

HALL D, Chamara Vajra, Palace Grounds, Bengaluru

Duration

4 hrs

Fee

INR 4000 (For Conference + Workshop Registration)

INR 6000 (For Workshop Only Registration)

Number of Participants

25

Seats are limited on a first come first serve basis. Registering for multiple workshops is not allowed.

Workshop Registration is non-transferable and non-refundable

Convener

• Dr. Gouri Koduri, UK
• Dr. Madhuri HR, Hyderabad
• Dr. Vijaya Prasanna, Hyderabad
• Dr. Geetabali Sricar, Kolkata
• Dr. Shefali Sharma, Chandigarh
• Dr. Ashitha Barthur, Bengaluru
• Dr. Amith Rangarajan, Bengaluru
• Dr. Aruna, Bengaluru
• Dr. Swapna R, Bengaluru

Local Convener

• Dr. Pradeep Kumar
• Dr. Uma Karjigi, Bengaluru

Topics covered

• CTD - ILD Approach
• PFT and DLCO
• Monitoring of ILD and PROs
• ILD Pattern identification by CT
• Indian data on CTD : ILD - An overview of the management of CTD:ILD
• Intervention in ILD
• Interactive group discussion

Objectives

• Understand the scheme of reading of chest CT of ILD and identifying radiological patterns of ILD in CTDs.
• Assess ILD and interpret PFTs.
• Developing a pattern based approach to the disease and identify ILD patterns associated with specific diseases.
• Gross understanding of management and monitoring of ILD.

Time

9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Venue

Hall C, Chamara Vajra, Palace Grounds, Bengaluru

Duration

6.5 hrs

Fee

INR 5000 (For Conference + Workshop Registration)

INR 7000 (For Workshop Only Registration)

Number of Participants

32

Seats are limited on a first come first serve basis. Registering for multiple workshops is not allowed.

Workshop Registration is non-transferable and non-refundable

Convener

• Dr Dinesh Khanna, USA
• Dr PD Rath, New Delhi
• Dr Padmanabha Shenoy, Ernakulam
• Dr Anna C Das, Bengaluru
• Dr Ramya Janardana, Bengaluru

Local Convener

Dr Harshini

Topics covered

• Current concepts in skin scoring and assessment in systemic sclerosis
• mRSS Scoring
• rCRISS as an outcome measure in Systemic Sclerosis

Objectives

• Understand the current concepts in skin scoring and outcome measures in systemic sclerosis.

Time

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Venue

5th floor, Unit of Hope building, St John's Hospital, Bengaluru

Duration

4 hrs

Fee

INR 2000 (For Conference + Workshop Registration)

INR 3000 (For Workshop Only Registration)

Number of Participants

16

Seats are limited on a first come first serve basis. Registering for multiple workshops is not allowed.

Workshop Registration is non-transferable and non-refundable

Convener

• Air Vice Marshal (Dr) Shankar Subramanian, Guwahati
• Gp Capt (Dr) S Kartik, New Delhi
• Brig. (Dr) Suman Kumar, Kolkata
• Lt. Col (Dr) Parikshit Sanyal, Pune
• Dr. Rintu Kutum, Sonipat

Local Convener

Dr Arjun MN

Topics covered

• Demystify AI and Machine learning.
• Access to various learning resources on AI and ML.
• Understand the type of research that can be analyzed using AI/ML.

Objectives

• Demystify AI and Machine learning.
• Access to various learning resources on AI and ML.
• Understand the type of research that can be analyzed using AI/ML.

Time

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Venue

Hall D, Chamara Vajra, Palace Grounds, Bengaluru

Duration

4 hrs

Fee

INR 2000 (For Conference + Workshop Registration)

INR 3000 (For Workshop Only Registration)

Number of Participants

20

Seats are limited on a first come first serve basis. Registering for multiple workshops is not allowed.

Workshop Registration is non-transferable and non-refundable

Conveners

• Dr. Amit Garg, USA
• Dr. Philip Helliwel, UKl
• Dr. Chathurika Dandeniya, Sri Lanka
• Dr. Anupam Wakhlu, Lucknow
• Dr. Sunil Dogra, New Delhi
• Dr. Bimlesh Dhar Pandey, Noida
• Dr. Ashish Mathew, CMC Vellore

Outline of Programme

• Didactic Lectures: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Workshop: 1 hour and 30 minutes
• Case based discussions: 1 hour

Time

16:00 PM - 20:00 PM

Venue

Hall C, Chamara Vajra, Palace Grounds, Bengaluru

Duration

4 hrs

Fee

INR 1000 (For Conference + Workshop Registration)

INR 3000 (For Workshop Only Registration)