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2027 Rheumatology Association of Iowa Annual Meeting

February 26, 2027 - February 27, 2027

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Rheumatology Association of Iowa 13th Annual Meeting

February 26–27, 2027  |  Kirkwood Hotel, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Registration is free for RAI members.

Join Iowa’s rheumatology community for two days of education, networking, and advocacy updates. RAI is proud to host its 13th Annual Meeting at the Kirkwood Hotel in Cedar Rapids, open to all rheumatologists, rheumatology APPs and nurses, and rheumatology practice administrators.

The meeting offers education sessions, professional networking with colleagues and industry professionals, and a legislative update from RAI’s lobbyist, Seth Brown, JD.

Why attend

  • Learn from expert speakers on educational topics
  • Stay informed on advocacy and health policy affecting rheumatology care in Iowa.
  • Connect with colleagues from across the state, including at the Friday welcome reception.
  • Meet industry partners in the exhibit hall and at industry symposia.
  • Support Iowa’s next generation of rheumatologists at the Resident Engagement Dinner.
  • Bring your team. APPs, nurses, and practice administrators are welcome.

Meeting agenda

All activities are in the Ballroom unless noted otherwise. Agenda and speakers are subject to change.

Friday, February 26, 2027

Time

Session

Location

4:00 PM – 7:45 PM

Registration / Information Desk

Ballroom Corridor

5:10 PM – 5:15 PM

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Ballroom

5:15 PM – 6:15 PM

Lecture: Myositis

Julie Paik, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Ballroom

6:15 PM – 7:15 PM

Exhibit Hall Open

Ballroom B & C

6:15 PM – 6:45 PM

Welcome Reception

Exhibit Hall

6:45 PM – 7:45 PM

Resident Engagement Dinner

Sponsored by: Priovant Therapeutics

Tippie Business Event Room

Saturday, February 27, 2027

Time

Session

Location

7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Registration / Information Desk

Ballroom Corridor

8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Exhibit Hall Open

Ballroom B & C

8:10 AM – 8:15 AM

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Ballroom

8:15 AM – 8:25 AM

CSRO Advocacy & Health Policy Update

Michael Brooks, MD, CSRO

Ballroom

8:25 AM – 8:45 AM

Break and Networking

Ballroom

8:45 AM – 9:45 AM

Industry Symposium Breakfast: AbbVie

Tippie Business Event Room

9:45 AM – 10:00 AM

Break and Networking

Ballroom

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Lecture: Integrative Rheumatology in Practice: Botanicals, Supplements, and the Questions Patients Are Asking

Bansari Gujar, MD, FACR, Maryland Integrative Rheumatology and Wellness, Towson, Maryland

Ballroom

11:00 AM – 11:10 AM

RAI Annual Business Meeting

Ballroom

11:10 AM – 11:30 AM

RAI Advocacy & Health Policy Update

Seth Brown, JD, Iowa Medical Society

Ballroom

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Break and Networking

Ballroom

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Industry Symposium Lunch: Johnson & Johnson

Tippie Business Event Room

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Lecture: Interstitial Lung Disease

Nabeel Hamzeh, MD, University of Iowa Health Care

Ballroom

Resident Engagement Dinner

Friday, February 26, 2027, 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM  |  Tippie Business Event Room, Kirkwood Hotel

Iowa rheumatology residents are invited to present a brief project they have worked on to an audience of rheumatologists from across the state. Rheumatologists are welcome to attend, hear the residents’ work, and meet the next generation of Iowa rheumatology.

  • Residents: apply to present, using our online application by December 21, 2026.
  • Rheumatologists: Join us and encourage your residents to apply.
  • Program directors: please share this with your residents. A one-page flyer is available from Grace Fleming at the contact below.

Membership in RAI is free for residents and students.

Membership

There is no registration fee for RAI members.

RAI membership level

Annual dues

Meeting registration

Physician

$50

Free for members

APP / Nurse / Practice Administrator

$25

Free for members

Trainee (resident or student)

Free

Free for members

Not a member yet? Join today to attend the annual meeting at no additional cost.

Sponsorship opportunities

The Rheumatology Association of Iowa invites industry partners to join us as sponsors for the 2027 Annual Meeting, February 26–27, at the Kirkwood Hotel in Cedar Rapids. This event brings together rheumatologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, practice administrators, and healthcare leaders from across the state.

Sponsorship offers your organization a chance to showcase products and services, connect directly with decision-makers, and show your support for advancing rheumatology care in Iowa.

Where you will be seen

  • Exhibit hall open Friday evening (6:15 PM – 7:15 PM) and Saturday (8:00 AM – 2:30 PM).
  • Friday welcome reception in the exhibit hall.
  • Promotional material and attendee packets
  • Event signage
  • For select sponsor types: Face-to-face meetings with the RAI Board of Directors or product theater throughout the day

Get started: review the 2027 industry prospectus, then use the Sponsor Registration button on this page. Sponsorship questions: Grace Fleming at the contact below.

Hotel and travel

Kirkwood Hotel | 7725 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Call the hotel at (319) 848-8700 to make a reservation under our room block at the discounted room rate of $161 per night. Ask for the RAI Annual Meeting block.

 Free parking is available on-site.

Frequently asked questions

Who can attend?

Rheumatologists, rheumatology APPs and nurses, rheumatology practice administrators, and trainees.

Is there a registration fee?

There is no registration fee for RAI members. RAI Membership is $50 for physicians, $25 for APPs, nurses, and practice administrators, and free for trainees.  

Non-member registration fee:

  • Physicians: $100
  • APPs/nurses/practice administrators: $50

Can my team attend?

Yes. APPs, nurses, and practice administrators are welcome, and membership for them is $25.

Are meals provided?

All meals will be provided, courtesy of the Rheumatology Association of Iowa.

Where do I park and stay?

See Hotel and travel above.

Who do I contact with questions?

Grace Fleming, (515) 421-4773, gfleming@iowamedical.org.

About RAI

Mission: The Rheumatology Association of Iowa exists to unite Iowa’s rheumatology community through advocacy, education, collaboration, and professional connection to improve care for patients across the state.

Vision: To build a connected and influential rheumatology community that shapes the future of patient care through advocacy, education, and professional collaboration throughout Iowa.

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Contact Information

Name: Grace Fleming
Phone: (515) 421-4773
Email: gfleming@iowamedical.org
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