Because of rapid progress in the field, the latest developments are often highlighted at scientific congresses. In many cases, information from clinical trials is presented at meetings many months or even years ahead of its ultimate publication in journals. Scientific data appears in the media or on the Internet long before it is presented in medical journals! Because this important new information is relevant to the clinical care of patients, it is critical that the latest information be rapidly disseminated. Hence, there is great value in a careful and systematic review of the latest information, for example, data presented at rheumatology congresses; in particular, the annual meetings of the ACR and the EULAR. In order to accomplish this we have assembled an outstanding faculty of superlative lecturers who have extensive expertise in these areas.