Rheumatology/Radiology Grand Rounds

Fri, 06/22/2018 - 9:00am

PLEASE NOTE VENUE CHANGE:
Rheumatology Radiology Conference 7:30-8:30 a.m. followed by Rheumatology Grand Rounds from 9:00-10:00 a.m. will be held in ROOM 8305.

Presenters:  Edwin Aquino, MD and Shariq Chudhri, DO
Title:  Difficult Cases

Edwin Aquino, MD completed his Rheumatology Fellowship at the University of Arizona and joined the UA Division of Rheumatology faculty as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine in June, 2017.  He completed a six-year medical program on the Dean’s List and earned his Medical Doctorate at the Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, from which he graduated with honors (Cum Laude).  He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Nevada School of Medicine in 2014.  Dr. Aquino was involved in several clinical trials for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, vasculitis, gout and systemic lupus erythematosus-related drug therapies.  He has a particular interest in providing medical care to minorities and underserved populations, particularly Hispanics.  Dr. Aquino is a member of the American College of Rheumatology and National Hispanic Medical Association. 

Shariq Chudhri, DO completed his Rheumatology Fellowship at the University of Arizona and joined the UA Division of Rheumatology faculty as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine in September, 2016. He completed his Bachelor’s degree with a triple major in biological sciences, chemistry and history at Southern Methodist University in 2007. He earned his doctorate in osteopathic medicine (DO) from the University of North Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011 and completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Arizona in 2014. Dr. Chudhri is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Rheumatology. His professional and research interests included the implementation of musculoskeletal ultrasound for diagnosis and treatment in the clinical setting. He also has an interest in health care policy and advocacy on behalf of patients and physicians.

Event Location: 

Arthritis Center Board Room 8305*

*Please note venue change