Advancing the Work of CORC: Q&A with New Chair Chris Phillips, MD

TR: What unique interests and experiences do you bring from outside of rheumatology that help you in your practice and volunteer work for the College?

Dr. Phillips: My time with my three teen boys keeps me happily busy outside of work. When I can find time between my family, my practice and my ACR work, I love to grab my bike or running shoes and hit the road to train. I just finished my sixth marathon and am training as usual for spring triathlon season. My time to myself running, biking or swimming is limited but important for me in order to reset and think through ideas I’m working on for my practice and my ACR work.

Carina Stanton is a freelance science journalist based in Denver.

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