Day 01 Agenda – Rheumaimmunocon2026

Day 01 : EXCEL-R Agenda

Day 1 – EXCEL-R (Exam oriented Clinical Excellence in Rheumatology)
Timing	Title	Faculty
11:00 – 11:05 AM	Welcome	Cipla Medical team
11:05 – 11:10 AM	Orientation – Context setting	Course Director – Dr. Padmanabha Shenoy
Vasculitis Enigma & Radiographic Rounds Chairperson – Dr. Rohini Handa
11:10 – 11:55 AM	Case 1: Vasculitis	Trainee Prof. (Dr.) Vikas Agarwal Dr. Padmanabha Shenoy
11:55 AM – 12:55 PM	Lines, Lucencies, Lesions: X-ray Masterclass Quiz	Dr. Joe Thomas Prof. (Dr.) Ashish Mathew
12:55 – 1:45 PM	Lunch Break
Lupus Logic & the Lab Ledger Chairperson – Dr. R. N. Misra
1:45 – 2:30 PM	Case 2: SLE	Trainee Prof. (Dr.) Vineeta Shobha Prof. (Dr.) Liza Rajasekhar
2:30 – 3:30 PM	Rheumatology Laboratory Markers Excellence Quiz	Dr. Chengappa G. Kavadichanda Dr. Sakir Ahmed
3:30 – 3:45 PM	Tea Break
3:45 – 5:45 PM	Hands on Workshop: (Joint examination)	Dr. B. G. Dharmanand Prof. (Dr.) Vikas Agarwal Dr. Anupam Wakhlu

Message from Organiser

Dear Sir / Madam,

The Arthritis & Rheumatic Diseases Foundation (ARDF) is pleased to announce EXCEL-R (Exam oriented Clinical Excellence in Rheumatology) in RHEUMA IMMUNOCON 2026, a postgraduate academic program designed to enhance clinical competence in Rheumatology and Immunology.

The program will feature case-based discussions, interactive sessions, and skill-building components facilitated by expert faculty.

The activity is intended for DM/DrNB trainees in Rheumatology.

Learning Objectives

Apply structured diagnostic reasoning to rheumatologic clinical scenarios.
Integrate clinical, laboratory, and imaging findings in autoimmune and inflammatory disorders.
Refine musculoskeletal and joint examination skills relevant to clinical practice.
Correlate serological markers with radiological findings for coherent diagnostic interpretation.
Strengthen preparedness for postgraduate examinations through applied clinical reasoning.

We request your department to nominate eligible residents for participation in this academic initiative. We believe this program will confer substantial educational benefit and support competency-based training.

We would be grateful for your support and look forward to your department’s participation.

Yours sincerely,

Prof. (Dr.) Rohini Handa

Secretary, ARDF

Message from Course Director

Dear Future Rheumatology Leaders,

It gives me great pleasure to invite you to EXCEL-R (Exam-oriented Clinical Excellence in Rheumatology) – a dedicated learning initiative crafted exclusively for the next generation of rheumatologists. This program has been thoughtfully designed to equip postgraduate trainees with the clinical acumen, practical confidence, and exam-ready competence needed to excel in our rapidly evolving specialty.

Under the mentorship of some of the nation’s most respected experts in Rheumatology and Immunology, EXCEL-R aims to bridge the crucial gap between textbook knowledge and day-to-day clinical practice. The curriculum blends interactive case discussions, dynamic quizzes, and hands-on skill-building workshops, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging learning experience.

EXCEL-R on Day 1 of RHEUMA IMMUNOCON 2026, offers a unique platform to sharpen diagnostic reasoning, enhance interpretation of laboratory findings, and practice essential joint-examination techniques under expert guidance.

I warmly encourage every postgraduate student to actively participate in EXCEL-R, and to make the most of this opportunity to strengthen your foundations and elevate your future practice.

Looking forward to welcoming you to EXCEL-R.

Warm regards,

Dr. Padmanabha Shenoy

Course Director - EXCEL-R

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