32nd Carl M. Pearson Memorial Symposium Frontiers of Rheumatology

For the past 32 years the annual seminar “Frontiers of Rheumatology” has honored the memory of Carl M. Pearson MD, the founding chief of rheumatology at UCLA, by gathering a distinguished faculty for three days of interactions, presentations and educational discussions with participants, of current topics, recent advances and important progress for physicians and other providers of care to patients with autoimmune and musculoskeletal conditions. The course has been well-reviewed by participants and by visiting faculty who enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, challenging queries from participants and many opportunities for interactions. Many have repeatedly returned to subsequent seminars. Participant's opinions about the quality of each presentation and of the overall course each year, as well as their suggestions for future topics, speakers and venues, form a core of information to develop each year's program. The basic purpose of the seminars is to maintain and improve the skills of the participants and to improve the care and outcomes of their patients.