As a younger physician who first joined the ACR during his fellowship in 2009, Dr. Sufka, says his volunteer work with the College has been a great way to build his network and find new ways to access information and knowledge that he can apply in his practice, making him a “much more well-rounded rheumatologist.”
Through his volunteer work with the CMC starting in 2015, he has a new perspective on how much the ACR does and the power he has as a member to speak up for the profession through ACR efforts. “Through the ACR, it is easier than you might think to speak up and impact the profession, whether in practice or policy.”
Dr. Sufka invites members to reach out to him directly through Twitter if they are interested in learning more about volunteering with the College or to simply discuss practice issues. “It’s important to find any way we can to connect with our strong network of rheumatologists, to share and gather information and strengthen this unique physician community.”
When he is not in practice or online, Dr. Sufka is enjoying time with his wife and son, dining around the Twin Cities, or working out.
For More Information
Join Dr. Sufka each month to participate in the Rheumatology Journal Club.
Learn more about the work of the CMC over the past year: Visit the Committee Spotlight page on the ACR’s website. Also, check out ways you can get involved as a volunteer.
Carina Stanton is a freelance science journalist based in Denver.
