Howard Yang, MD, RhMSUS

Rheumatologist at UCLA. President of Southern California Rheumatology Society (SCRS). Lakers & Dodgers Fan. Video game enthusiast. Opinions are my own.

[Howard Yang, MD, RhMSUS @HowardYangMD]

@ACRheum I’m RhMSUS certified 🙌 Who else here is certified? @USSONAR_Rh @SoCa_Rheum_Soc

[American College of Rheumatology @ACRheum]

The ACR’s Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certification in Rheumatology (RhMSUS) program is the only recognized certification for musculoskeletal ultrasound, & it’s valid for 10 years. Join a growing list of RhMSUS designees, earn a new credential, & improve your patient care by becoming RhMSUS certified—and be sure to make note of these important exam dates:

🗓️ Spring Exam 2026: May 15–June 15
⏱️ Application Deadline: March 31

🗓️ Fall Exam 2026: Oct. 15–Nov. 15
⏱️ Application Deadline: Aug. 31

Additional details HERE → https://t.co/PdTeV3i8of

[American College of Rheumatology @ACRheum]

Hip replacements at 14,000 feet, #FDA approves obinutuzumab for #lupusnephritis, & NASP reduces tophi in uncontrolled #gout—this week in The #Rheumatologist.

▶️ Hip Replacements at 14,000 Feet: A Joint Doctor with Joint Disease, Part 2
https://t.co/eNjv9qMXI3

▶️ FDA Approves Obinutuzumab for Lupus Nephritis
https://t.co/Lp4fzlrTmU

▶️ NASP Reduces Tophi in Uncontrolled Gout
https://t.co/ZuP0urBSXo

[American College of Rheumatology @ACRheum]

Snowmass is calling! 🏔️ Join us Jan. 25–29 for #WRS26, the ACR’s winter hub for top-tier #rheum learning. Cool programs, epic views. Register TODAY → https://t.co/MSDL2nWe48

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Strengthen your #RA care with the ACR’s FREE online course Rheumatoid Arthritis: Navigating Treatment Paths for Optimal Patient Outcomes. Earn CME/MOC & learn evidence-based strategies for cycling & switching therapies when treatment targets aren’t met. Start the course TODAY → https://t.co/AAnulfSbtY

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“In a world of division and chaos, we can still choose unity.” The new ACR president William F. Harvey, MD, MSc, shares a powerful vision for the year ahead: stabilize the College, rebuild connection and engagement, and bring back a sense of vibrancy and joy to rheumatology.

Read how this leadership moment could reshape advocacy, education, and community for rheumatology professionals everywhere. https://t.co/C7WWj1E4oo

[American College of Rheumatology @ACRheum]

NEW EPISODE! Anne Bull Haaversen, MD, joins the podcast to help expand our understanding of giant cell arteritis (GCA), including its broader aortic involvement. This is a concise look at how #GCA presents beyond the temporal arteries. LISTEN 🎙️ → https://t.co/FCzqgs8669 @ACR_Journals

[American College of Rheumatology @ACRheum]

FREE ACR Rheumatology Virtual Grand Rounds! Bring high-quality #rheum education straight to your residency program.

📚 27 recorded didactic sessions with synced slides + embedded assessments
🎓 Free, open access for residency programs
🩺 No rheumatologist on staff? No problem. Get expert explanations & ready-to-use content.

Explore both adult & pediatric #rheum modules today! 🔎

Adult: https://t.co/5xfaMZx8FY
Pediatric: https://t.co/BbqU5BO6CI

[American College of Rheumatology @ACRheum]

Keep your RhMSUS designation going strong! 💪

The recertification portal is open—renew for another 10 years with no exam required. Simply meet the eligibility requirements & submit the required fee. NOTE: You have until April 7, 2026, to apply for recertification & complete any requirements. If you miss the one-year deadline, you can pay a $300 late fee to recertify.

Recertify today & continue showcasing your commitment to excellence in musculoskeletal ultrasound. DETAILS → https://t.co/PdTeV3i8of

[American College of Rheumatology @ACRheum]

NEW ISSUE ALERT! 🚨 The November 2025 issue of ACR Open Rheumatology is now available → https://t.co/uLxaW6XlOz @ACR_Journals

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In this episode of Rheum for Everyone, @BharatKumarMD, physician editor of The #Rheumatologist, discusses the insidious prevalence of ableism in #rheum & its effects on patients & practices. Watch 👀 → https://t.co/csptho5ndM

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Presented at @ACRheum #ACR25, Ianalaumab curbs disease activity in Sjögren’s disease. Explore the findings and implications for treatment: https://t.co/73DT0BssSk

Quote: @HowardYangMD (@UCLAHealth)

#Rheumatology #SjogrensDisease #ClinicalUpdate

[Howard Yang, MD, RhMSUS @HowardYangMD]

What an amazing #ACR25 in Chicago! Reconnecting with mentors, catching up with friends from around the world, meeting new ones, and seeing mentees thrive — this community never stops inspiring me. 💙 #Rheumatology #Mentorship @ACRheum @ACRSimpleTasks

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A new ultrasound scoring system for psoriatic arthritis enthesitis was unveiled by researchers at #ACR25. The Diagnostic Ultrasound Enthesitis Score (DUET) promises more consistent diagnosis & better monitoring of inflammation. READ MORE → https://t.co/7tpY0sL7tc #PsA #rheumatology

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More hands on workshops through the day
#mskus #acr2025 #ultrasound #meded

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BREAKING: CAR-T therapies show promise for autoimmune diseases like lupus at #ACR25! Dual-targeted CTA313 & CD19-focused CTA311 may offer new hope for long-term remission. READ MORE → https://t.co/wRUuS5p2HG #AutoimmuneResearch #CAR_T

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An #ACR25 session will explain how to apply new guidelines for peripheral neuropathies in Sjögren's disease.

🔗 More details in ACR Convergence Today → https://t.co/5cxVmMTD6p

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Musculoskeletal ultrasound is transforming rheumatology! New research at #ACR25 highlights advances in ultrasound diagnosis & treatment of inflammatory arthritis. Training programs are expanding too! READ MORE → https://t.co/wRUuS5p2HG #rheum #MSUS

[American College of Rheumatology @ACRheum]

The inaugural ACR Practice Innovation Summit, held Oct. 24–25 & just before the start of #ACR25 in Chicago, welcomed close to 100 #rheum professionals & was extremely well received!

Attendees got the opportunity to gain actionable strategies & expert insights to build a smarter, stronger, & more financially sustainable rheumatology practice in today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. 📈

We hope to see you at next year's summit!

[American College of Rheumatology @ACRheum]

Day two of the ACR Convergence 2025 Ultrasound Conferences...finishing strong! 💪Drs. Janeth Yinh, chair, Ultrasound Planning Committee, & Fawad Aslam, chair-elect, are joined by ACR staffers. #ACR25 #ultrasound #RhMSUS #rheum