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Rheumatology Grand Rounds: Idiopathic Immune Myopathies: Updates for Clinical Practice

College of Medicine - Tucson, Division of Rheumatology

When

May 8, 2026, 9 – 10 a.m.

Where 

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Event Description

Carlos Tafich, MD, will be presenting at Rheumatology Grand Rounds on Friday, May 8. Dr. Tafich is a clinical assistant professor of medicine with the Division of Rheumatology and the University of Arizona Arthritis Center. The title of the presentation is "Idiopathic Immune Myopathies: Updates for Clinical Practice.”

Learning Objectives: Participants should be able to:

  1. Understand the classification and diagnosis of idiopathic immune myopathies 
  2. Understand the implications of the new FDA regulatory guidance for approval of therapeutics for rheumatic diseases
  3. Understand the evidence behind brepocitinib, an oral, once-daily, dual inhibitor of TYK2 and JAK1 for the treatment of dermatomyositis 

Target Audience: Physicians and other health care providers

Methodology: Grand Rounds lecture

Accreditation Statement:

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity

Relevant Financial Relationships Statement(s):

University of Arizona Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others, are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Presenter Details

Carlos Tafich, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor

University of Arizona, Department of Medicine

Division of Rheumatology

The University of Arizona Arthritis Center

Contacts

Samantha Harrison