RheumMadness Podcast
The RheumMadness podcast is part of a rheumatology learning initiative sponsored by the Rheumatology Research Foundation Clinician Scholar Educator (CSE) Award. Go to https://sites.duke.edu/rheummadness/ to learn more. RheumMadness is created by David Leverenz, MD, who is the recipient of the CSE award. Dr. Leverenz has also received grant funding from Pfizer for quality improvement work unrelated to RheumMadness.
Episodes
47 episodes
5.15 Final Results and Thank You
In this episode, we recap the final results of RheumMadness 2025 and say thank you to our may contributors. If you haven't already, complete our RheumMadness 2025 post-survey here:
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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9:09
5.14 Round 1 Reactions
In this episode, we breakdown our reactions to the first round of RheumMadness 2025, plus we reveal which teams the participants liked the most in their brackets.To learn more about RheumMadness:
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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33:02
5.13 Submit Those Brackets!
Reminder to Submit your brackets by March 31, 2025 at 11:59pm ET!Link to the
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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2:46
5.12 Bracketology
In this episode, the RheumMadness leadership team discusses our approach to RheumMadness bracketology, including our favorites, dark horses, and read on the Blue Ribbon Panel.
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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26:21
5.11 More Panelists Plus CAR-Ts in NephMadness
In this episode, we introduce the rest of the Blue Ribbon Panel and interview our friends from NephMadness about their CAR-T region.Remembe...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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54:13
5.10 The Blue Ribbon Panel
In this episode, we introduce 2 of our fantastic Blue Ribbon Panel members. Their full bios are listed below. You'll meet the rest of the panel in the next episode!Also, RheumMadness brackets are open through March 31 at 11:5...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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33:20
5.9 B-Cell Breakaway Part 2
In this episode we are joined by some amazing collaborators from the EMEUNET to talk about the STRAP trials.Links to the B-Cell Breakaway Scouting Reports:
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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29:21
5.8 B-Cell Breakaway
In this episode we discuss obinutuzumab for lupus nephritis and anti-CD19 CAR T Cell therapy for autoimmune rheumatic disease. Links to the B-Cell Breakaway Scouting Reports:
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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48:26
5.7 Full Court Care Champions Part 2
In this episode we present part 2 of our conversation about the teams in the Full Court Care Champions region of RheumMadness 2025!Links to the Full Court Care Champions Scouting Reports:
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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17:05
5.6 Full Court Care Champions
In this episode we dive into the teams in the Full Court Care Champions region of RheumMadness 2025!Links to the Full Court Care Champions Scouting Reports:
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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31:43
5.5 Cytokine Crushers Part 2
This episode contains part 2 of our conversation with Michael Macklin, MD, PharmD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago, about the Cytokine Crushers region of RheumMadness 2025.In this episode, we focus specifica...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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29:28
5.4 Cytokine Crushers
In this episode, we are joined by Michael Macklin, MD, PharmD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago, to discuss the teams in the Cytokine Crushers region of RheumMadness 2025, the Innovation Invitational.This is ...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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36:54
5.3 T'd Up T-Cells Part 2
In this episode, we present the second part of our conversation with the authors of the scouting reports for the teams in the T'd Up T-cells region of RheumMadness 2025: the Innovation Invitational. Plus, we highlight Q&As from theMed...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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1:02:45
5.2 T'd Up T-Cells
In this episode, we dive in to the T'd Up T-cells region of RheumMadness 2025: the Innovation Invitational. This is the first of a two-part conversation with the authors of the scouting reports for the teams in this region. Check ba...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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36:38
5.1 Welcome Back!
Welcome back to RheumMadness, the place for everyone who is crazy about rheumatology to connect, collaborate, compete, and learn together. The podcast took a hiatus in 2024 (hence why there are no episodes labeled season 4), but we we a...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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5:53
3.8 Final Recap and Thank You
In this episode, we are joined by two Blue Ribbon Panel members (Dr. Julie Paik and Dr. Angus Worthing) to recap the results of RheumMadness 2023. Plus, we hear from Dr. Nina Couette to review all the RheumMadness-related content on theMednet.o...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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38:35
3.7 Who's Your Champion?
For this episode, we invited anyone who wanted to join us for a live group discussion about the All Star Season. The result? Our first international guest on the podcast, two more fellow scouting report authors, and a ton of fun.&nb...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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36:22
3.6 Bracketology - Right Side (Part 2)
In this episode, we discuss the right side of the bracket for RheumMadness 2023 with the scouting report authors. (Part 2 of 2)RheumMadness website: https://sites.duke.edu/rheummadne...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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28:02
3.5 Bracketology - Right Side (Part 1)
In this episode, we discuss the right side of the bracket for RheumMadness 2023 with the scouting report authors. (Part 1 of 2)RheumMadness website: https://sites.duke.edu/rheummadne...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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17:47
3.4 Bracketology - Left Side (Part 2)
In this episode, we discuss the left side of the bracket for RheumMadness 2023 with the scouting report authors. (Part 2 of 2)RheumMadness website: https://sites.duke.edu/rheummadnes...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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16:58
3.3 Bracketology - Left Side (Part 1)
In this episode, we discuss the left side of the bracket for RheumMadness 2023 with the scouting report authors. (Part 1 of 2)RheumMadness website: https://sites.duke.edu/rheumm...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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26:32
3.2 RheumMadness is Here!
In this podcast, we introduce the RheumMadness 2023 tournament and describe how to play.RheumMadness Website: https://sites.duke.edu/rheummadness/Intro/outro music...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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25:19
3.1 The All Star Season
In RheumMadness 2023, EVERYONE can apply to write a scouting report about ANY TEAM that they think is worthy of the title.Learn how to apply here:https://sites.duke.edu/rheummadness/
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