Workshops

The workshop agenda and associated costs will be provided in due course. Synopsis Background & RationaleShared decision-making (SDM) is a key element of patient-centered care, enabling patients and clinicians to collaborate on making informed choices that align with patients’ values, preferences, and the best available evidence. Research shows that SDM improves engagement, satisfaction, outcomes, and may reduce unwarranted variation in care. In rheumatology, where treatment choices often involve necessary trade-offs (e.g., efficacy vs. safety, long-term monitoring, lifestyle impact), effective SDM

Synopsis APLAR 2026 Pre-congress Basic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSUS) Workshop is an introductory and basic-level course designed for participants who are new to musculoskeletal ultrasound or wish to consolidate their fundamental skills in a structured manner. The workshop will be held on 28–29 October 2026 at COEX, Seoul. The programme consists of theoretical lectures covering core concepts of MSUS, hands-on practical training focused on standard scanning protocols across multiple joints, and live demonstrations illustrating the standard scanning approach for the hip

Synopsis: This workshop offers a comprehensive clinical review of major rheumatic diseases, integrating updated therapeutic strategies with essential principles of interventional rheumatology relevant to contemporary clinical practice. Session 1: Major Disease Update Review (I) will focus on rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus. Key topics include treat-to-target strategies in rheumatoid arthritis, domain-based and pathway-based treatment approaches in psoriatic arthritis, and comprehensive management of systemic lupus erythematosus, addressing both renal and non-renal involvement. The session aims to provide a

Synopsis: Obesity is a major comorbidity in psoriatic disease. It increases inflammation, worsens disease severity, reduces treatment response, and raises cardiovascular risks and mortality. This GRAPPA workshop aims to equip rheumatologists and healthcare providers with evidence-based, multidisciplinary education on the link between psoriasis and obesity, along with updates on new therapeutic options.   Workshop learning objectives: By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to: Describe the epidemiology, pathology, and impact of obesity on psoriasis (PsO) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA).