Rheum2Learn 2.0 is case-based fundamental clinical rheumatology education for residents. Each interactive activity includes three patient cases that focus on the care and assessment of individuals with rheumatologic diseases. The included activities use interactive patient cases to simulate clinical scenarios commonly encountered in primary care, inpatient, and critical care settings. Learners are guided to recognize disease patterns, build differential diagnoses, select appropriate tests, and develop treatment strategies in collaboration with rheumatology specialists. Key topics span rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, crystalline arthritis, osteoarthritis, myopathies, systemic sclerosis, pediatric rheumatology, infectious arthritis, osteoporosis, and vasculitis.
See below for a complete list of the 15 included activities.
Rheum2Learn Series
This activity is part of a series. See the other activities in the series below.
Residents in training who may provide care for patients with rheumatic diagnoses in primary care, inpatient, critical care, and other clinical contexts.
The activity may also be of interest to medical students, fellows in training, advanced practice providers, practicing physicians, and other health care professionals who seek to strengthen their clinical knowledge of rheumatic diseases.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Recognize disease patterns using clinical data and patient history.
Formulate a comprehensive differential diagnosis based on disease patterns and diagnostic clues.
Select appropriate diagnostic tests and labs to narrow down the diagnosis.
Develop treatment strategies in collaboration with rheumatology specialists.
See individual activities (linked above) for activity-specific learning objectives.
These projects were supported by grant number 1 NU58DP006908-01-00 – Component A: Developing and Disseminating Programs to Build Sustainable Lupus Awareness, Knowledge, Skills and Partnerships. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In this activity, explore diverse patient presentations with widespread or
regional musculoskeletal pain. Participants will learn to differentiate
clinical patterns and approaches to diagnosis and treatment for conditions
such as polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), fibromyalgia, and joint hypermobility
syndromes.
Rheum2Learn 2.0: Spondyloarthritis
In this activity, learn how to recognize symptoms and physical exam
findings associated with spondyloarthritis. Explore the evaluation and
management of conditions such as axial spondyloarthritis, psoriatic
arthritis, and reactive arthritis, with attention to associated features
like uveitis.
Rheum2Learn 2.0: Crystalline Arthritis
Crystalline arthritis can manifest in diverse clinical settings such as
primary care offices, urgent care facilities, or hospital wards. Therefore,
it is crucial to ensure accurate diagnosis and apply appropriate treatment
algorithms. This activity provides an opportunity for participants to
recognize the clinical presentations, interpret test results, list
differential diagnosis, and enumerate treatment options for patients with
crystalline arthritis.
Rheum2Learn 2.0: Infectious Arthritis
Learn how to recognize the clinical presentations, interpret test results,
list differential diagnosis, and enumerate treatment options for patients
with infectious arthritis.
Rheum2Learn 2.0: Inflammatory Myopathies
Learn how to identify clinical manifestations, interpret test results, and
develop a differential diagnosis and treatment plan for patients with
inflammatory myopathies.
Rheum2Learn 2.0: Osteoarthritis
Practice identifying clinical manifestations, interpreting X-rays, and
developing a differential diagnosis and treatment plan for patients with
osteoarthritis of the knee, spine, and hand.
Rheum2Learn 2.0: Osteoporosis
Learn the framework to evaluate bone health and determine the steps for
screening, diagnosing, and managing patients with osteopenia and
osteoporosis.
Rheum2Learn 2.0: Pediatric Rheumatology
Learn how to examine, diagnose, and implement a patient-centered approach
for three children with rheumatic conditions and their families.
Rheum2Learn 2.0: Rheumatic Manifestations of Systemic Disease
This activity provides an opportunity for participants to work through
identification of clinical manifestations, interpretation of test results,
and differential diagnosis and treatment options for patients with diabetic
cheiroarthropathy, sarcoidosis, and inflammatory bowel disease associated
spondyloarthritis.
Rheum2Learn 2.0: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Learn how to identify clinical manifestations, interpret test results, and
develop a differential diagnosis and treatment plan for patients with
rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheum2Learn 2.0: Sjögren’s Disease
Learn both the oral and ocular symptoms, how to determine the need for
differential diagnoses, and develop skills for building a patient care plan
for patients with Sjögrens Disease.
Rheum2Learn 2.0: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
The Rheum2Learn 2.0 - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus activity provides an
opportunity for participants to work through identification of clinical
manifestations, interpretation of test results, and differential diagnosis
and treatment options for patients with SLE.
Rheum2Learn 2.0: Systemic Sclerosis
The Rheum2Learn 2.0 - Scleroderma is a challenging disease to manage as it
affects multiple organ systems. Follow three mini cases that illustrate the
diverse nature of the disease, providing you with valuable knowledge for
the future.
Rheum2Learn 2.0: Systemic Vasculitis
From presentation to diagnosis to management strategies for vasculitis,
these patient cases will give you comprehensive knowledge of vasculitis and
how to provide compassionate and respectful care.
Rheum2Learn 2.0: Musculoskeletal Examination
In this activity, participants will learn how to complete a thorough
musculoskeletal examination of the hand, shoulder and back.
