“Set in the backdrop of beautiful Seattle, the ACR workshop also provided me a chance to visit a new city. While I have always heard [about] the Seattle stereotypes of rain, clouds and flannel, none of this was evident during my visit. The hotel was within walking distance [of] the piers on Puget Sound, and I made sure to take my morning runs along it. I feasted on West Coast seafood in a dinner with senior members of my division, as well as with old and new friends from across the country.
“For anyone, especially fellows, interested in pursuing a career in academic rheumatology, the ACR Rheumatology Research Workshop is a must-have on your conference calendar. The workshop showcases and hones research and presentation skills, while also providing practical advice on how to succeed in academic rheumatology—all in an intimate and relaxed setting. If you do decide to attend, I look forward to discussing your poster over cocktails at next year’s workshop, wherever that may be.”
