What to Expect at RWCS 2026

The 2026 Rheumatology Winter Clinical Symposium (RWCS), officially the 19th Annual RWCS Meeting, will take place February 11 – 14, 2026 at the Wailea Marriott in Maui, Hawaii, bringing together leading clinicians and researchers in rheumatology for a multi-day program of evidence-based education, discussion, and networking. Now in its 19th year, RWCS combines practical clinical guidance with thoughtful review of emerging research across the rheumatic disease spectrum. The conference is designed to highlight key advances in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of rheumatic diseases, with sessions structured to foster interaction and deep discussion among faculty and attendees.

Like other top meetings in clinical specialties, RWCS combines year-in-review insights with practical, case-based presentations and forward-looking workshops to help clinicians stay current with evolving rheumatology practice. HCPLive’s coverage will focus on standout sessions as well as exclusive post-session interviews.
The list below highlights presentations and discussions planned throughout the conference:

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Presentation: Rheumatology 2025: Year in Review — New Developments in RA
Time: 8:30 am – 9:10 am
Presenters: Jack Cush, MD; Artie Kavanaugh, MD
Description: Cush and Kavanaugh will review the most impactful rheumatoid arthritis research and clinical advances from the prior year, with discussion of implications for practice.

Presentation: State of the Art: Outcome Measures in Rheumatology
Time: 9:10 am – 9:45 am
Presenter: Roy Fleischmann, MD
Description: An expert overview of current outcome measures in rheumatology, including their strengths, limitations, and utility in clinical care.

Presentation: Evidence-Based Medicine: Progress in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Vasculitides
Time: 11:05 am – 11:40 am
Presenter: Anisha Dua, MD
Description: An update on diagnostic strategies and evolving therapies for vasculitis.

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Presentation: Rheumatology 2025: Year in Review — What’s New in PsA
Time: 8:30 am – 9:10 am
Presenters: Eric Ruderman, MD; Artie Kavanaugh, MD
Description: The panel highlights key research and clinical updates in psoriatic arthritis from the previous year.

Presentation: Outside the Box: Bone Health – New Approaches and Considerations
Time: 9:45 am – 10:20 am
Presenter: Gina Woods, MD
Description: Emerging perspectives on bone health and fracture prevention.

Session: State of the Art: Optimal Use of Imaging in Rheumatic Diseases – Cases and Comments
Time: 12:25 pm – 1:25 pm
Presenters: Orrin Troum, MD; Alvin Wells, MD, PhD
Description: Case-based discussion on imaging modalities in rheumatology.

Friday, February 13, 2026

Presentation: Rheumatology 2025: Year in Review – New and Future Therapies in Rheumatology
Time: 8:30 am – 9:10 am
Presenter: Roy Fleischmann, MD
Description: An overview of emerging therapies and future directions across rheumatic diseases.

Presentation: Beyond the Package Insert: A New Look at Cyclophosphamide
Time: 9:10 am – 9:45 am
Presenter: Eric Ruderman, MD
Description: Practical considerations for cyclophosphamide use beyond standard labeling.

Presentation: Hot Topic: Incretins – What Rheumatologists Need to Know
Time: 11:05 am – 11:40 am
Presenter: Willa Hsueh, MD
Description: An overview of incretin-based therapies and their relevance to rheumatology.

Presentation: Rheumatology 2025: Year in Review – Systemic Autoimmune Diseases (SLE, pSS, etc.)
Time: 11:40 am – 12:15 pm
Presenters: Orrin Troum, MD; Alvin Wells, MD, PhD
Description: Key updates in systemic autoimmune diseases.

Saturday, February 14, 2026

Presentation: Rheumatology 2025: Year in Review – What’s New in Spondyloarthritis
Time: 8:30 am – 9:10 am
Presenters: Eric Ruderman, MD; Artie Kavanaugh, MD
Description: Updates on axial and peripheral spondyloarthritis.

Presentation: Outside the Box: Immune-Mediated Diseases and Reproductive Health
Time: 9:10 am – 9:45 am
Presenter: Uma Mahadevan, MD
Description: Considerations for managing immune-mediated disease during pregnancy and reproductive years.

Presentation: Evidence-Based Medicine: New Developments in Pediatrics for Adult Rheumatologists
Time: 11:05 am – 11:40 am
Presenter: Susan Shenoi, MD
Description: Pediatric updates with relevance to adult rheumatology practice.

Panel Discussion: Rheumatology 2024/2025 – What Were the Key Events of Last Year, and What Is in Store for the Coming Year?
Time: 12:25 pm – 1:25 pm
Panel: All faculty
Description: A closing discussion reflecting on recent advances and future directions.