Howard Yang, MD, RhMSUS

@ACRheum I’m RhMSUS certified 🙌 Who else here is certified? @USSONAR_Rh @SoCa_Rheum_Soc

The ACR’s Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certification in Rheumatology (RhMSUS) program is the only recognized certification for musculoskeletal ultrasound, & it’s valid for 10 years. Join a growing list of RhMSUS designees, earn a new credential, & improve your patient care by becoming RhMSUS certified—and be sure to make note of these important exam dates: 🗓️ Spring Exam 2026: May 15–June 15 ⏱️ Application Deadline: March 31 🗓️ Fall Exam 2026: Oct. 15–Nov. 15 ⏱️ Application Deadline: Aug. 31 Additional details HERE → acr.tw/4h0ckL1

Hip replacements at 14,000 feet, #FDA approves obinutuzumab for #lupusnephritis, & NASP reduces tophi in uncontrolled #gout—this week in The #Rheumatologist. ▶️ Hip Replacements at 14,000 Feet: A Joint Doctor with Joint Disease, Part 2 acr.tw/4jViGP9 ▶️ FDA Approves Obinutuzumab for Lupus Nephritis acr.tw/3LvRtpz ▶️ NASP Reduces Tophi in Uncontrolled Gout acr.tw/4pZw8Tw

Snowmass is calling! 🏔️ Join us Jan. 25–29 for #WRS26, the ACR’s winter hub for top-tier #rheum learning. Cool programs, epic views. Register TODAY → acr.tw/3PkNafU

Strengthen your #RA care with the ACR’s FREE online course Rheumatoid Arthritis: Navigating Treatment Paths for Optimal Patient Outcomes. Earn CME/MOC & learn evidence-based strategies for cycling & switching therapies when treatment targets aren’t met. Start the course TODAY → acr.tw/3Y1e3c7

“In a world of division and chaos, we can still choose unity.” The new ACR president William F. Harvey, MD, MSc, shares a powerful vision for the year ahead: stabilize the College, rebuild connection and engagement, and bring back a sense of vibrancy and joy to rheumatology. Read how this leadership moment could reshape advocacy, education, and community for rheumatology professionals everywhere. acr.tw/3MrcH89

NEW EPISODE! Anne Bull Haaversen, MD, joins the podcast to help expand our understanding of giant cell arteritis (GCA), including its broader aortic involvement. This is a concise look at how #GCA presents beyond the temporal arteries. LISTEN 🎙️ → acr.tw/4rKkFcl @ACR_Journals

FREE ACR Rheumatology Virtual Grand Rounds! Bring high-quality #rheum education straight to your residency program. 📚 27 recorded didactic sessions with synced slides + embedded assessments 🎓 Free, open access for residency programs 🩺 No rheumatologist on staff? No problem. Get expert explanations & ready-to-use content. Explore both adult & pediatric #rheum modules today! 🔎 Adult: acr.tw/4oEwNsH Pediatric: acr.tw/4a7i5qM

Keep your RhMSUS designation going strong! 💪 The recertification portal is open—renew for another 10 years with no exam required. Simply meet the eligibility requirements & submit the required fee. NOTE: You have until April 7, 2026, to apply for recertification & complete any requirements. If you miss the one-year deadline, you can pay a $300 late fee to recertify. Recertify today & continue showcasing your commitment to excellence in musculoskeletal ultrasound. DETAILS → acr.tw/4h0ckL1

NEW ISSUE ALERT! 🚨 The November 2025 issue of ACR Open Rheumatology is now available → acr.tw/4pEIhO3 @ACR_Journals

In this episode of Rheum for Everyone, @BharatKumarMD, physician editor of The #Rheumatologist, discusses the insidious prevalence of ableism in #rheum & its effects on patients & practices. Watch 👀 → acr.tw/4rrOv5q

Presented at @ACRheum #ACR25, Ianalaumab curbs disease activity in Sjögren’s disease. Explore the findings and implications for treatment: bit.ly/4idJZDf Quote: @HowardYangMD (@UCLAHealth) #Rheumatology #SjogrensDisease #ClinicalUpdate

What an amazing #ACR25 in Chicago! Reconnecting with mentors, catching up with friends from around the world, meeting new ones, and seeing mentees thrive — this community never stops inspiring me. 💙 #Rheumatology #Mentorship @ACRheum @ACRSimpleTasks

A new ultrasound scoring system for psoriatic arthritis enthesitis was unveiled by researchers at #ACR25. The Diagnostic Ultrasound Enthesitis Score (DUET) promises more consistent diagnosis & better monitoring of inflammation. READ MORE → acr.tw/4oAFS6q #PsA #rheumatology

More hands on workshops through the day #mskus #acr2025 #ultrasound #meded

BREAKING: CAR-T therapies show promise for autoimmune diseases like lupus at #ACR25! Dual-targeted CTA313 & CD19-focused CTA311 may offer new hope for long-term remission. READ MORE → acr.tw/4oAFS6q #AutoimmuneResearch #CAR_T

An #ACR25 session will explain how to apply new guidelines for peripheral neuropathies in Sjögren's disease. 🔗 More details in ACR Convergence Today → acr.tw/4hunCcy

Musculoskeletal ultrasound is transforming rheumatology! New research at #ACR25 highlights advances in ultrasound diagnosis & treatment of inflammatory arthritis. Training programs are expanding too! READ MORE → acr.tw/4oAFS6q #rheum #MSUS

The inaugural ACR Practice Innovation Summit, held Oct. 24–25 & just before the start of #ACR25 in Chicago, welcomed close to 100 #rheum professionals & was extremely well received! Attendees got the opportunity to gain actionable strategies & expert insights to build a smarter, stronger, & more financially sustainable rheumatology practice in today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. 📈 We hope to see you at next year's summit!

Day two of the ACR Convergence 2025 Ultrasound Conferences...finishing strong! 💪Drs. Janeth Yinh, chair, Ultrasound Planning Committee, & Fawad Aslam, chair-elect, are joined by ACR staffers. #ACR25 #ultrasound #RhMSUS #rheum