North American Young Rheumatology Investigator Forum: a focused, high-impact stage to showcase your work, get meaningful feedback, and earn complimentary attendance to CCR, America’s premier rheumatology conference.
Submission deadline: 11:59 PM CST on March 4, 2026Oral and poster tracks with constructive Q&A, scoring, and recognition from leading experts.
Meet fellows and junior faculty from across North America in a focused, intimate forum.
Accepted NYRIF presenters receive complimentary access to the full CCR conference.
Two focused days of presentation, feedback, and mentorship, preceding CCR East.
Pick up badges and materials.
Meet peers and moderators.
5 talks × 10 min + 5 min Q&A.
5 talks × 10 min + 5 min Q&A.
Times in Central Time (CT). Subject to change.
Steps from sugar-white sands and emerald waters, with ample meeting space and easy access for NYRIF + CCR East.
Elevate your work and get actionable feedback in a supportive, high-signal forum.
Interactive small-group rounds with rich discussion and personalized feedback.
10-minute talks + Q&A, scored by expert moderators and peers.
Recognition for excellence at the evening gala celebration.
Stipends (up to $1,000) and negotiated hotel rates help you focus on your science.
MD, MSc (Epidemiology), FRCP(C)
Professor/Researcher, Université Laval – Department of Medicine, Québec City; past Head of Rheumatology, CHU de Québec
MD
Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
MD, PhD
Director, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) – Autoimmunity Division
MD; Professor of Medicine
Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine; Director, Center for Innovative Therapy, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology
MD, PhD
Associate Professor, Washington University School of Medicine
MD; Board-certified in Internal Medicine & Rheumatology
Clinical Professor of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (New Orleans); Rheumatology Section Chief, New Orleans
MD, MPH; FRCPC (Canada)
Professor of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Western University (School of Medicine) in London, Ontario; Division Head of Rheumatology at St. Joseph’s Health Care London
MD; Professor of Medicine
Consultant & Chair, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic – Rochester, Minnesota; Director, Vasculitis Subspecialty Group
Collaborate year-round. Share updates, ask questions, and expand your network beyond the conference.
Engage in meaningful conversations with peers
Access guidelines, templates, and materials
Build lasting connections and collaborations
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