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Education & Training

Ultrasound Training Tips & Pitfalls

Eugene Kissin, MD, RhMSUS; Paul J. DeMarco, MD, FACP, FACR, RhMSUS; Daniel G. Malone, MD, RMSK; Catherine Bakewell, MD, RhMSUS; Karina Torralba, MD, FACR, CCD, RhMSUS; Rany al Haj, MD; Narandra Bethina, MD, RhMSUS; Clara Lin, MD, RhMSUS; Amy M. Evangelisto, MD, RhMSUS; Jay Higgs, MD, RhMSUS; & Midori Jane Nishio, MD, RhMSUS  |  

The past 20 years have seen dramatic changes in the practice of rheumatology, ranging from bench to bedside therapeutic advances to dramatic improvements in diagnostic imaging. The results have been gratifying for our patients and attractive to internal medicine trainees making subspecialty career decisions. We are pleased to provide this article for The Rheumatologist’s wide-ranging…

For Residents, Mystery Patients Often Require Rheumatologist Advice

Veena S. Katikineni, MD  |  

As a first-year internal medicine resident, I find myself consulting rheumatologists for just about every mystery patient in our hospital. Like many residents, I was initially intimidated by the complexity of this elusive field. At first glance, diagnosis and management seem completely inaccessible to a first-year resident. But several rheumatology consults later, I can confidently…

Current Graduate Medical Education Can’t Meet Future Needs

Arthritis & Rheumatology  |  

In 2005, an ACR Workforce Study estimated the adult rheumatology workforce to be 4,946 providers and projected growth of only 1.2% by 2025, resulting in a projected deficit of 2,576 rheumatologists considering the estimated need. According to the 2015 Workforce Study, between 2005 and 2015, the percentage of internal medicine residents entering rheumatology has remained…

5 Ways to Unlock the Power of Consultation

Eli M. Miloslavsky, MD, & Jakob I. McSparron, MD  |  

Think back to your time as a trainee. Do you remember an interaction with a consultant in which you learned something, felt your opinion was heard, were empowered to collaborate with the consulting team and knew you were pro­viding outstanding care? We suspect a number of examples come to mind, regardless of the amount of…

ACGME Milestones Debated at ACR: Does the Milestones System Ask too many Questions?

Larry Beresford  |  

Milestones are at the core of the current system designed to evaluate medical residency and fellowship programs and their participants. But are all milestones meaningful for medical education? This idea was at the center of a debate during the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting, during which speakers explored the advantages and drawbacks of using training milestones for rheumatology fellowships…

Introducing ACR Beyond, the ACR’s New Education Platform

David Daikh, MD, PhD  |  

Education is a vital component of what the ACR provides to rheumatology professionals around the world, and the ACR’s commitment to continually expand options to access the latest science and medical education is critical to all involved in the specialty. This dedication is reflected in the ACR’s new mission, vision and brand promise, all of…

Advocacy in the Social Media Era

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Advocacy efforts in the medical profession are evolving as technology evolves. The rise of social media, in particular, has brought about great change in the way organizations, such as the ACR, interact with Congress. At the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting, Nov. 3–8 in San Diego, former Sen. Tim Hutchinson (R-Ark.) will discuss how to continue…

2017 ACR/ARHP Meeting to Highlight Global Educational Opportunities for Rheumatology Health Professionals

Courtesy of the ARHP Practice Committee  |  

Efficiently meeting the needs of people with rheumatic disease requires the expertise of a team of health professionals. During their formal education, health professionals acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes that prepare them to best contribute to a healthcare team. Maintaining and expanding that knowledge happens during continuing education and post-graduate programs, which ensure lifelong…