With three new endowments established, the ACR Rheumatology Research Foundation aims to support and inspire the future of rheumatology and the innovative research that will one day benefit patients.

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Career Corner: Whether you're a new rheumatology fellow, an experienced academic rheumatologist, a researcher or a rheumatologist in private practice, you'll find resources in the articles here designed to help you at every stage of your career. You can find information on academic vs. private practice, how to navigate an employment offer, compensation models, noncompete agreements and even tips for selling your practice.
In addition, be sure to review the ACR's career resources: ACR CareerConnection and FIT Career Roadmap.
As rheumatology fellows approach the end of what for many is 25th grade, it’s time to focus on what you want to do for the rest of your life.
There’s nothing quite as exciting as answering a phone call to hear the words: “You’re hired.” After hours of research and preparation, multiple interviews and a healthy dose of daydreaming about your first day, you’ve made it across the finish line.
You are a new practitioner, ready to begin your first job, one for which you’ve been preparing for years. Your prospective employer gives you an agreement that outlines your compensation, scope of work, requirements and benefits.
Understanding your compensation is critical before you decide to accept a job. In the world of medical practices or groups, however, this understanding is even more essential, because a wide variety of compensation structures for physicians exists.
Physicians are often frustrated by government rulings that affect their ability to run their practices and treat their patients. Typically, the agency responsible for stirring the pot is the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Deborah Levenson with ACR staff |
With three new endowments established, the ACR Rheumatology Research Foundation aims to support and inspire the future of rheumatology and the innovative research that will one day benefit patients.
Here participants in the ACR’s Rheum With a (re)View program discuss how its mentors provided them with skills and knowledge that benefit their careers and rheumatology as a community.
Tom Berry, DO |
The transition from being a rheumatology fellow to being in private practice is significant. As I reflect on the past two years, I want to share my observations and begin a conversation about how to prepare rheumatology fellows for careers as practicing rheumatologists. The difference between learning about rheumatology and practicing rheumatology is nuanced. Upon…
Leslie Mertz, PhD |
New clinical features, opinion pieces and much more—outgoing Arthritis & Rheumatology Editor-in-Chief Daniel H. Solomon, MD, MPH, discusses how the journal has evolved and where it’s going.
Leslie Mertz, PhD |
ACR Open Rheumatology Editor-in-Chief Andras Perl, MD, PhD, discusses his unique career and his approach to balancing basic and translational research articles with outcome-focused articles within the journal.
Carol A. Langford, MD, MPH |
ACR President Carol A. Langford, MD, MPH, highlights the importance of research in the field and where to find resources and initiatives within the ACR to support, fund, inspire, and enhance innovation. For more on this important topic, see Dr. Langford’s column in the January issue of The Rheumatologist.
Michael J. Cammarata, MD |
As rheumatology fellows around the country begin to explore various career opportunities, they typically look to academic rheumatology, private practice, industry and research. Vivek K. Murthy, MD, MSc, however, has carved a unique clinical pathway in both rheumatology and hospital medicine, merging his various skills and interests in medical education, diagnostic expertise and clinical problem…
Patrice Fusillo |
ARP members honored for significant contributions to rheumatology research, education and patient care.
The Rheumatology Access Expansion Initiative helps meet the needs of patients with rheumatoid arthritis in an underserved community in the U.S.
Patrice Fusillo |
The ACR honored 19 members for outstanding contributions to the ACR and the field of rheumatology.