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NYRIF East 2027

Your research. Your next step.

Present your work, learn from faculty, and build connections in rheumatology. Open to fellows, residents, researchers, and junior investigators.

Destin, Florida · May 12, 2027

  • Present

    Share your research with experienced rheumatology faculty.

  • Connect

    Build relationships with mentors and peers in a small-group setting.

  • Advance

    Gain practical feedback to guide your research and career.

A forum for emerging rheumatology investigators.

The North American Young Rheumatology Investigator Forum welcomes fellows, residents, researchers, and junior investigators to present clinical and research work, receive faculty feedback, and connect with peers.

  • Present again at CCR

    You are welcome to present your NYRIF poster again at the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology (CCR) poster rounding session, with feedback from different faculty.

  • Free attendance at CCR

    NYRIF participants receive free attendance at CCR to continue learning and connecting with the rheumatology community.

  • Travel stipends up to $1,000

    Selected submissions are eligible for a travel stipend of up to $1,000.

  • Build your CV with research experience

    A NYRIF presentation gives you a concrete research achievement to list on your CV or résumé. It shows your experience sharing findings with faculty and peers, and gives you work to discuss in fellowship, research, and job interviews.

NYRIF investigator presenting to faculty and peers

Your journey at NYRIF East 2027

  1. Arrive

    Join us in Destin, Florida.

  2. Present

    Share your research and ideas.

  3. Discuss

    Get feedback and exchange perspectives.

  4. Celebrate

    Celebrate new research with your peers.

Get Recognized. Get Connected. Take the Next Step.

Two ways to share your research.

A full day of poster sessions, oral presentations, and discussion with faculty and fellow investigators.

View the Tuesday and Wednesday agenda
Faculty and fellows in a NYRIF poster session

Poster sessions

Discuss your research face to face with faculty and fellow investigators as they visit your poster in small groups. Explain your findings, answer questions, and receive feedback on your methods and next steps. You are also welcome to present the same poster at CCR’s poster rounding session for feedback from different faculty.

NYRIF oral presentation at the lectern

Oral presentations

Selected investigators give a focused talk on their research to faculty and peers, walking through the research question, methods, findings, and implications. Each presentation includes dedicated time for questions and discussion to help presenters refine their work and communicate it clearly.

Your NYRIF agenda.

Join us for a welcome reception on Tuesday, followed by presentations, poster rounds, and career discussions on Wednesday.

Tuesday, May 11

  • Welcome reception

Wednesday, May 12

  1. Oral presentations
  2. Poster rounding
  3. Oral presentations
  4. Poster rounding
  5. Career discussions
  6. Reception
  7. Awards Banquet (Dinner)
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Destin, Florida.

Wednesday, May 12, 2027 · Emerald Coast

Join us on Florida’s Emerald Coast for a day of research, mentorship, and conversation, with time to enjoy Destin’s white-sand beaches.

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Hotel booking details will be posted here once confirmed.

The conversation continues on LinkedIn.

Join fellows, faculty, and partners in the NYRIF LinkedIn group. Get event updates and stay connected between the East and West forums.

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Wednesday, May 12, 2027

Destin, Florida

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Bring your work to Destin.

Join fellow rheumatology investigators at NYRIF East on May 12, 2027.

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