Summary of Main Ideas and Key Points

The podcast episode covers the experiences and highlights of attendees at ACR Convergence 2023, an annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology. Attendees, including medical educators, pediatric rheumatologists, adult rheumatologists, patient advocates, and others, express their thoughts on the networking lounges, the variety of sessions and posters, and the importance of collaboration and connections. Key themes discussed include the value of networking, the challenges of choosing between different sessions in specific fields, updates on vaccination guidelines, the significance of interprofessional activity and patient engagement, and the emphasis on health equity and diversity in rheumatology. Attendees also mention specific sessions that stood out, such as the debates on early biologic use for PMR and GCA patients, and new treatment paradigms for lupus nephritis and non-renal involved lupus.