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2025 Fellows Conference
February 21-23, 2025
Nashville, Tennessee


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This unique professional development opportunity was designed specifically for rheumatology fellows to provide insight on practical, real-world issues not taught in academic training, sharing skills to help them successfully transition into their future roles in rheumatology. We hope to see you there in February!

We Pay the Way: CSRO provides reimbursement to rheumatology fellows, new rheumatologists 1-3 years out of fellowship who have not attended this event before, or select residents planning to pursue a rheumatology fellowship, to cover the cost of travel and lodging expenses for this event. To be considered for reimbursement, register using the link below and indicate your rheumatology affiliation.

Registration

Online registration is open through Monday, January 20, and registration for this event is limited to:

  • Rheumatology Fellows
  • Residents planning to pursue a fellowship in rheumatology
    • A letter from the resident’s Program Director confirming plan to pursue a career in rheumatology will be required to complete registration.
  • New Rheumatologists 1-3 years out of fellowship

If you do not fall under one of the above categories, email us to inquire about attendance. 

REGISTER NOW

Agenda

This year's program will feature sessions on early career financial management, important issues in coding, and crucial tips for physician employment and contracts, all presented by field experts. A tentative schedule of events is outlined below, noting times are subject to change.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21

  • 5:30pm – 6:30pm – Welcome Reception
  • 6:30pm - 8:00pm – Program & Dinner

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22

  • 7:00am – 8:00am – Breakfast
  • 8:00am – 5:30pm – Fellows Conference Program
  • 5:30pm - 6:30pm – Closing Reception

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23

  • 8:00am – 10:00am – Breakfast & Optional Programming

Accommodations

Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown
623 Union Street
Nashville, TN 37219

ROOM RATE
CSRO has negotiated a rate of $289 (plus tax and fee) at the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown. The deadline to reserve a room in CSRO’s room block is January 23, 2025, but the block may fill up before that date.

RESERVATIONS
Upon registering for this event, attendees will be emailed a confirmation message with a link to make their hotel reservation as part of CSRO’s room block.

Reimbursement recipients be advised that hotel reservations will only be reimbursed if booked as part of CSRO’s room block.

Reimbursement

PROCESS OVERVIEW
CSRO provides reimbursement to cover the cost of travel and lodging expenses for qualified event attendees, which includes:

  • Rheumatology Fellows
  • Residents planning to pursue a fellowship in rheumatology
  • New Rheumatologists 1-3 years out of fellowship who have not attended a Fellows Conference before

Eligible candidates should complete the online registration form and indicate your rheumatology affiliation. Once your submission is reviewed, an email will be sent to confirm event registration and reimbursement approval.

All attendees are responsible for booking their own hotel and travel, and paying all associated costs upfront. Reimbursement recipients can submit eligible expenses following the conclusion of the event.

REIMBURSEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
A full overview of stipulations and instructions will be provided to all confirmed reimbursement recipients in their registration confirmation email received from CSRO staff.

Please note: Reimbursement recipients are required to review the Reimbursement Stipulations & Instructions document in its entirety. 

Travel

Nashville International Airport is approximately 8.5 miles from the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown. Attendees are responsible for coordinating their own transportation between the airport and the hotel.

Cancelations

CSRO will provide reimbursements only to those in attendance of the conference and requests that a minimum of 72-hour notice of cancelation is provided if you're unable to attend for any reason. It remains the responsibility of the individual to arrange cancelation of flight and hotel room.

Questions

Email our Administrative & Meetings Manager or call 414.231.8188 with questions or accommodation requests.

Exhibiting

Event sponsorship opportunities are available. To inquire, email CSRO's Executive Director.

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