
Winter Rheumatology Symposium

About the Event
Date:January 25–29, 2026
Location:Snowmass, CO
Credit:CME: TBA, ABIM & ABP MOC: TBA
On Demand:To Be Announced
Registration Coming Soon
The Winter Rheumatology Symposium (WRS) provides up-to-date, practical clinical information on the diagnosis and management of patients with rheumatic and immune disorders.
Target Audience
Rheumatologists, members of the interprofessional team, and other healthcare providers who care for patients with rheumatic diseases and those interested or engaged in research in the field of rheumatology.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Recognize and manage complex rheumatic diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus, spondyloarthritis, and osteoporosis)
- Implement evidence-based treatment approaches for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases
- Apply new clinical guidelines to improve patient outcomes
- Utilize collaboration and communication strategies to optimize multidisciplinary patient care
- Consider how to incorporate new technologies (e.g., CAR-T therapy, imaging) into the clinical management of rheumatic disorders
For information about the previous meeting, see the Winter Rheumatology Symposium 2025 section below.
Program Schedule & Syllabi
To Be Announced
Registered attendees can access the syllabi during the meeting and for 12 months after the meeting. To access syllabi, login and go to My Learning.
Registration Fees
Registration is coming soon.
Registration fees are available until 5:00 PM ET on the dates below.
Early Bird (ends August 3)
ACR member: $995
ARP member: $726.15
Fellow in training: $726.15
*Resident/student: $0
**Developing country: $0
Regular (ends November 6)
ACR member: $1,333.85
ARP member: $818.85
Fellow in training: $818.85
*Resident/student: $0
**Developing country: $0
Late/Onsite (after November 6)
ACR member: $1,616.84
ARP member: $1,081.50
Fellow in training: $1,81.50
*Resident/student: $0
**Developing country: $0
*Fellow-in-Training, Resident, and Student Members
This category includes physicians enrolled in or who have completed a training program in rheumatology or a related field within the past year, individuals enrolled in a residency program who are interested in rheumatology as a subspecialty, students enrolled in a graduate-level educational program in medicine or a related field, or students enrolled in a health professional program leading to a baccalaureate or graduate degree. To be eligible for the reduced fee, members must provide a letter from your program director, chief of service, or faculty advisor.
**Member from Developing Countries
To be eligible for the reduced fee, members from countries with low-income and lower-middle-income economies, as determined by the World Bank, must provide evidence of work and residence address.
Registration fees are available until 5:00 PM ET on the dates below.
Early Bird (ends August 3)
ACR potential member: $1,447.15
*Fellow in training: $829.15
*Resident/student: $0
**Developing country: $0
Regular (ends November 6)
ACR potential member: $1,642.85
*Fellow in training: $1,024.85
*Resident/student: $0
**Developing country: $0
Late/Onsite (after November 6)
ACR potential member: $1,941.29
Fellow in training: $1,292.39
*Resident/student: $0
**Developing country: $0
Guest Ticket (Food & Beverage Pass):
$300 (A guest ticket must be purchased together with another ticket type.)
*Potential Fellow-in-Training, Resident, and Student Members
This category includes physicians enrolled in or who have completed a training program in rheumatology or a related field within the past year, individuals enrolled in a residency program who are interested in rheumatology as a subspecialty, students enrolled in a graduate-level educational program in medicine or a related field, or students enrolled in a health professional program leading to a baccalaureate or graduate degree. To be eligible for the reduced fee, potential members must provide a letter from your program director, chief of service, or faculty advisor.
**Potential Member from Developing Countries
To be eligible for the reduced fee, potential members from countries with low-income and lower-middle-income economies, as determined by the World Bank, must provide evidence of work and residence address.
Registration Guidelines
Full payment is due at the time of registration.
Online registrations receive immediate email confirmation. Faxed and mailed registrations will be sent email confirmation within five days of receipt. If you do not receive a confirmation, check your spam/junk folder and then call 800-636-4766 (US and Canada) or 415-979-2265 (international).
Cancellations and Refund Requests
- All registrations are final and non-refundable. Please submit any issues in writing to education@rheumatology.org and they will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. If a refund is granted, an administrative fee will be deducted: $100 for members and $150 for non-members.
- No-shows will not receive a refund.
- ACR is not responsible for airfare, hotel, or other costs incurred by participants in the event of a program or registration cancellation, or delays or cancellations due to inclement weather.
- Cancelled registrations are nontransferable.
If you have any questions, please email education@rheumatology.org.
Hotel
Viewline Resort Snowmass, Autograph Collection
100 Elbert Lane
Snowmass Village, Colorado 81615
General Hotel Information: 970-923-8200
Reservation Information: 970-742-0005
Book Hotel Online
Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Limited quantities available. The last day to book a hotel room is December 12, 2025.
Reservations can be made online or by calling the Viewline Reservations office at 970-742-0005. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card.
Note: It is the policy of the Viewline Resort that rooms within the block are “Run of House” which means that the room type is based on availability at the time of check-in. If you would like to guarantee your room type, there is an additional charge per night. Please review the hotel webpage for more information.
Resort Service Charge
A nightly resort charge of $50.00 per room per night (12.8% tax excluded) includes guestroom internet, one self-parking space, local and 800 calls, ski/bike valet (Winter: equipment storage with heated boot storage, and personalized assistance in the morning and afternoon), scheduled shuttle service to and from Aspen/Snowmass Airport (ASE), local on-demand shuttle service to Buttermilk, access to fitness center, pool, and hot tubs. Resort amenities are subject to change. Please contact the hotel directly for questions regarding amenities included in the resort service charge.
Individual Cancellation
A credit card is required to hold each guest’s reservation. A deposit equal to the full value of the reservation will be charged 30 days prior to arrival. Such credit card shall confirm the reservation for the dates indicated and may be used as the Guest’s payment method. There is no cancellation liability if a cancellation is received by the hotel at least 30 days before arrival and a cancellation number is obtained. Cancellations or modifications resulting in a shorter length of stay, made within 30 days of arrival will be subject to full forfeiture of room and tax charge.
The Viewline complimentary airport shuttle is the suggested mode of transportation, if staying at the resort, as there are few rideshare and taxi options in the area. Reserve the shuttle by calling +1-970-923-8200 at least 24 hours in advance of pick up.
Travel
We suggest utilizing the following options as they are the most reliable forms of ground transportation to and from Snowmass.
There are complimentary airport shuttles offered at many of the hotels in Snowmass. Contact your hotel to see what ground transportation options they provide.
Taxis can be found outside “Arrivals” at the ASE airport. There is a section specified for taxis. (Taxi rides are approximately 15 minutes from ASE to most Snowmass hotels and cost approximately $30-40.)
If you are traveling to and from the Denver or Eagle County airports, rental cars can be acquired at their designated area in each airport.
Prices are subject to change.
Airports
- Aspen-Pitkin County Airport – located 8 miles from the host hotel; closest to Snowmass
- Denver International Airport – 220 miles from the host hotel (while there are more flight options to Colorado, it is the furthest distance from the Snowmass area of the airports listed)
- Eagle County Airport – located 70 miles from the host hotel
Prices are subject to change.
Lift Tickets
To Be Announced
Press Registration
The American College of Rheumatology welcomes members of the press to write about research presented at our meetings. Complimentary registration is provided to approved members of the press to allow them to attend sessions on site.
Acknowledgement of Commercial Support
No commercial support was provided for this activity.
Exhibits and Sponsorships
Support this educational event by becoming an exhibitor or sponsor. Contact Kat Dennis (kdennis@rheumatology.org) with questions or to secure your spot.
Winter Rheumatology Symposium Exhibitor and Sponsorship Prospectus
CME
ACCME Accreditation Statement
The American College of Rheumatology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
See the ACR’s CME Mission Statement. For more information, download the AMA PRA Booklet.
AMA Designation Statement
The American College of Rheumatology designates this Live Activity for a maximum of (to be announced) AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CME credit must be claimed by December 31, 2026.
MOC
MOC Recognition Statement: American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to (to be announced) MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
By completing this activity, you provide the ACR permission to share completion data with the ACCME and the certifying board.
After submitting a reflective statement with key takeaways from the meeting, MOC points will be applied for ABIM diplomates to the ABIM diplomate number and date of birth provided when you registered. Points are sent nightly to ACCME and then transferred to the ABIM Physician Portal. Please allow at least 48 hours for points to display in the portal.
MOC points must be claimed by December 31, 2026.

Instructions to Claim CME/MOC Credit
- Login to your My Credit page
- Locate Winter Rheumatology Symposium 2026 and click Claim Credit. Enter the amount of credit commensurate with your participation. (To view or update your credit, select View Credit.)
- After claiming CME, you will be asked if you wish to claim ABIM MOC. If you select Yes, you will be prompted to enter or confirm your MOC Diplomate Number and date of birth. Then you will select areas of key learning and enter a reflective statement.
The deadline to claim CME credit and MOC points for Winter Rheumatology Symposium 2026 is December 31, 2026.
Credit claiming is available after the activity starts.
ACR Disclosure Statement
It is the policy of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) to ensure that Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities are independent and free of commercial bias. To ensure educational content is objective, balanced, and guarantee content presented is in the best interest of its learners' and the public, the ACR requires that everyone in a position to control educational content disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies within the prior 24 months. An ineligible company is one whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Examples can be found at accme.org.
In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, ACR has implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of this CME activity to identify and mitigate all relevant financial relationships for all individuals in a position to control the content of this CME activity.
Nature of Financial Relationships
All individuals that participate in an ACR-sponsored activity and are able to change content or influence the content of the activity must disclose to the planning committee and audience all financial or other relationships with ineligible companies including, but not limited to:
- Advisor or review panel member
- Consultant
- Employee
- Officer or Board Member
- Grant/research support
- Speaker/honoraria includes speakers bureau, symposia, and expert witness
- Independent contractor
- Executive role and/or ownership interest
- Royalties and/or patient beneficiary
- Intellectual property/patents
- Stock options or bond holdings in a for-profit corporation or self-directed pension plan
- Private investigator
- Expert witness
- Equity interest
- Other: specify details
None: Has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
All participants that created and/or were able to influence the content and delivery of this activity reported the following disclosures. All of the relevant financial relationships listed have been mitigated.
WRS 2026 Financial Relationships Disclosures to be announced
The Winter Rheumatology Symposium 2025 was an in-person only event held from January 26–30, 2025, in Snowmass Village, Colorado.
Target Audience
Rheumatologists, members of the interprofessional team, and other healthcare providers who care for patients with rheumatic diseases and those interested or engaged in research in the field of rheumatology.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Recognize and manage complex rheumatic diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus, spondylarthritis, and osteoporosis)
- Implement evidence-based treatment approaches for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases
- Apply new clinical guidelines to improve patient outcomes
- Utilize collaboration and communication strategies to optimize multidisciplinary patient care
- Consider how to incorporate new technologies (e.g., CAR-T therapy, imaging) into the clinical management of rheumatic disorders
Program Schedule & Syllabi
Winter Rheumatology Symposium 2025 Program Schedule
Registered attendees can access the syllabi during the meeting and for 12 months after the meeting. To access syllabi, login and go to My Learning.
CME
ACCME Accreditation Statement
The American College of Rheumatology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
See the ACR’s CME Mission Statement. For more information, download the AMA PRA Booklet.
AMA Designation Statement
The American College of Rheumatology designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 21.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CME credit must be claimed by December 31, 2025.
MOC
MOC Recognition Statement: American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 21.00 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
By completing this activity, you provide the ACR permission to share completion data with the ACCME and the certifying board.
After submitting a reflective statement with key takeaways from the meeting, MOC points will be applied for ABIM diplomates to the ABIM diplomate number and date of birth provided when you registered. Points are sent nightly to ACCME and then transferred to the ABIM Physician Portal. Please allow at least 48 hours for points to display in the portal.
MOC points must be claimed by December 31, 2025.

Instructions to Claim CME/MOC Credit
- Login to your My Credit page
- Locate Winter Rheumatology Symposium 2025 and click Claim Credit. Enter the amount of credit commensurate with your participation. (To view or update your credit, select View Credit.)
- After claiming CME, you will be asked if you wish to claim ABIM MOC. If you select Yes, you will be prompted to enter or confirm your MOC Diplomate Number and date of birth. Then you will select areas of key learning and enter a reflective statement.
The deadline to claim CME credit and MOC points for Winter Rheumatology Symposium 2025 is December 31, 2025.
Credit claiming is available after the activity starts.
Financial Relationships Disclosures
ACR Disclosure Statement
It is the policy of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) to ensure that Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities are independent and free of commercial bias. To ensure educational content is objective, balanced, and guarantee content presented is in the best interest of its learners' and the public, the ACR requires that everyone in a position to control educational content disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies within the prior 24 months. An ineligible company is one whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Examples can be found at accme.org.
In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, ACR has implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of this CME activity to identify and mitigate all relevant financial relationships for all individuals in a position to control the content of this CME activity.
Nature of Financial Relationships
All individuals that participate in an ACR-sponsored activity and are able to change content or influence the content of the activity must disclose to the planning committee and audience all financial or other relationships with ineligible companies including, but not limited to:
- Advisor or review panel member
- Consultant
- Employee
- Officer or Board Member
- Grant/research support
- Speaker/honoraria includes speakers bureau, symposia, and expert witness
- Independent contractor
- Executive role and/or ownership interest
- Royalties and/or patient beneficiary
- Intellectual property/patents
- Stock options or bond holdings in a for-profit corporation or self-directed pension plan
- Private investigator
- Expert witness
- Equity interest
- Other: specify details
None: Has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
All participants that created and/or were able to influence the content and delivery of this activity reported the following disclosures. All of the relevant financial relationships listed have been mitigated.
WRS 2025 Financial Relationships Disclosures
Commercial Support Acknowledgement
No commercial support was provided for this activity.