Fellows in Training (FIT) at SOTA
About the Event
Date:April 24, 2026
Location:Rosemont, IL
Credit:No Credit
On Demand:Not Available
State-of-the-Art Clinical Symposium 2026 – Registration Is Open!
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Fellows in training who plan to attend FIT@SOTA programming on April 24 should select the FIT pass when registering for SOTA. The FIT pass includes the FIT programming on April 24, as well as registration for the SOTA meeting on April 25–26.
Fellows in Training (FIT) at SOTA will provide education on topics of interest to fellows delivered by leaders and experts in rheumatology. Sessions will include a panel discussion, a great debate, and roundtable discussions.
This activity is a non-CE/MOC activity. No credits will be given for this activity.
Target Audience
Rheumatologists (physicians) in clinical care and/or research, fellows in training, division directors, program directors, assistant program directors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, nurses, and epidemiologists.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Review the information provided by experts in the field
- Give examples of pros and cons of several rheumatology topics
- Describe knowledge gained during round table discussions
See information from the 2025 meeting in the FIT@SOTA section below.
Program Schedule & Syllabi
| Opening Remarks | 1:00–1:10 PM |
| Career Panel | 1:10–2:10 PM |
| Break | 2:10–2:15 PM |
| The Great Debate | 2:15–3:45 PM |
| Roundtable Discussions | 3:45–5:10 PM |
| Closing Remarks | 5:10–5:15 PM |
Registered attendees can access the syllabi during the meeting and for 12 months after the meeting. To access syllabi, login and go to My Learning.
Registration Fees
Registration is open.
Registration fees are available until 5:00 PM ET on the dates below.
Early Bird (ends January 29)
Fellow in Training: $261
*Developing Country: $0
Regular (after January 29)
Fellow in Training: $386
*Developing Country: $0
Guest Ticket (Food & Beverage Pass)
$200 (A guest ticket must be purchased together with another ticket type.)
*Member from Developing Countries
To be eligible for the reduced fee, members from countries with low-income and lower-middle-income economies, as determined by the World Bank, must provide evidence of work and residence address to education@rheumatology.org.
Registration fees are available until 5:00 PM ET on the dates below.
Early Bird (ends January 29)
Fellow in Training Non-Member: $393
*Developing Country: $0
Regular (after January 29)
Fellow in Training Non-Member: $581
*Developing Country: $0
Guest Ticket (Food & Beverage Pass)
$200 (A guest ticket must be purchased together with another ticket type.)
*Non-Member from Developing Countries
To be eligible for the reduced fee, members from countries with low-income and lower-middle-income economies, as determined by the World Bank, must provide evidence of work and residence address to education@rheumatology.org.
Registration Guidelines
Full payment is due at the time of registration.
Online registrations receive immediate email confirmation. Faxed and mailed registrations will be sent email confirmation within five days of receipt. If you do not receive a confirmation, check your spam/junk folder and then call 800-636-4766 (US and Canada) or 415-979-2265 (international).
Cancellations and Refund Requests
- All registrations are final and non-refundable. Please submit any issues in writing to education@rheumatology.org and they will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. If a refund is granted, an administrative fee will be deducted: $125.
- No-shows will not receive a refund.
- ACR is not responsible for airfare, hotel, or other costs incurred by participants in the event of a program or registration cancellation, or delays or cancellations due to inclement weather.
- Cancelled registrations are nontransferable.
If you have any questions, please email education@rheumatology.org.
Hotel
The meeting will be held at the Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel. To make your reservation, contact the hotel by March 18, 2026, and identify yourself as an attendee of the ACR/ARP The Training Rheum (TTR) & SOTA meeting. Rooms are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel
5300 N River Rd
Chicago, IL 60018
847-544-5300
Hotel Website
Check In: 4:00 PM CT
Check Out: 12:00 PM CT
Nightly Rates
Single/double (standard room) – $189
Incidental hold amount: $50 per night
Limited quantities available. The last day to book a hotel room is March 18, 2026.
Room rates are subject to city/state taxes. The current tax rate is 14% (tax rate is subject to change).
After March 4, room rates cannot be guaranteed. Check with the hotel for any early departure fees and cancellation/refund policies.
Travel
Airline Reservations
Attendees will make their own airline or car rental reservations. Book early to obtain the best travel options.
Airport Options
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) – 3 miles to hotel
Midway Airport (MDW) – 19 miles to hotel
Airport Ground Transportation
O'Hare International Airport
- GO Airport Express Shuttle – $30 (one way), $56 (round trip) – by appointment
- Taxi – approximately $35–$50 (one way)
- CTA Rail System – Blue Line to Clark and Lake – $5 (one way)
Loews Chicago O’Hare offers complimentary shuttle pickup from Chicago O’Hare International Airport.
Loews Airport Shuttle Service
Midway Airport
- GO Airport Express Shuttle – $25 (one way), $46 (round trip) – by appointment
- Taxi - approximately $25–$40 (one way)
- CTA Rail System – Orange Line to Clark and Lake – $2.25 (one way)
Prices are subject to change.
Acknowledgement of Commercial Support
No commercial support was provided for this activity.
This activity is not eligible for CE/MOC.
FIT@SOTA was held on the first day of the State-of-the-Art Clinical Symposium (SOTA) 2025. On-demand is not available for FIT@SOTA 2025.
This activity is a non-CE/MOC activity. No credits will be given for this activity.
Fellows in Training (FIT) at SOTA will provide education on topics of interest to fellows delivered by leaders and experts in rheumatology. Sessions will include preparing for the adult rheumatology boards, pathology for the rheumatologist, and roundtable discussions.
Target Audience
Rheumatologists (physicians) in clinical care and/or research, fellows in training, division directors, program directors, assistant program directors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, nurses, and epidemiologists.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Review the information for the adult rheumatology boards
- Give examples of pathology
- Describe knowledge gained during round table discussions
Program Schedule & Syllabi
Fellows in Training (FIT) at SOTA 2025 Program Schedule
Registered attendees can access the syllabi during the meeting and for 12 months after the meeting. To access syllabi, login and go to My Learning.
Acknowledgement of Commercial Support
No commercial support was provided for this activity.