Crystalopathies and mimickers
Optional resources Anki Unzip the downloaded file, then open the .apkg file in Anki as usual. Or, you can download it directly from the session in E.Flo MD.
Peripheral spondyloarthritis
Optional resources The Intern at Work, #205: Beware of PEAR—An Approach to Seronegative Spondyloarthritides Estimated time: 14 min. In this podcast, the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, associated diseases, investigations and treatment for the seronegative spondyloarthritides are reviewed. These include psoriatic arthritis, enteropathic or IBD-associated arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and reactive arthritis—or PEAR ! American College of Rheumatology (ACR) […]
Fibromyalgia
Optional resources BMJ Best Practice podcast: Fibromyalgia August 26, 2020Estimated time: 20 min. Also available at Apple Podcasts. In the podcast, Professor Daniel Clauw provides a clinical overview of fibromyalgia, highlighting that patients generally present with chronic, widespread pain accompanied by symptoms like fatigue, sleep disturbances, mood issues, and cognitive difficulties. Physical exams are often […]
Osteoarthritis
Optional resources The Curbsiders Internal Medicine podcast, #493: Joint Pain in Older Adults Young J, Witt LJ, Miller R, Makris UE, Williams PN, Watto MF. July 28, 2025 Estimated time: 34 min. (Time stamp: 6:00–40:00 min.) This podcast episode with Dr. Una Makris provides a high-yield discussion on the evaluation and management of joint pain […]
Immune System and Rheumatology
The rheumatology system course comes at the end of your MS2 year, right after you’ve completed all other organ system blocks and just before you transition to clerkships. This timing lets you bring together what you’ve learned in immunology, musculoskeletal medicine, and internal medicine to tackle complex rheumatic diseases. You’ll focus on recognizing patterns, building […]