More than 70 rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals convened in Washington, D.C., to advocate on behalf of legislation that would reduce patients’ out-of-pocket drug costs and help grow America’s healthcare workforce.

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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.
More than 70 rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals convened in Washington, D.C., to advocate on behalf of legislation that would reduce patients’ out-of-pocket drug costs and help grow America’s healthcare workforce.
Herbert S.B. Baraf, MD, FACP, MACR |
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. For most rheumatology fellows it will be some form of clinical practice, although enormous opportunities exist throughout the medical field for you to apply your talents….
The 2015 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Workforce Study projected that by 2030 the number of adult rheumatologists will decline by 25%.1 The result: Demand for rheumatologists is projected to be more than twice the available supply of providers by 2030. Advanced practice rheumatology professionals can help practices overcome the barrier this mismatch will create…
Martin Kriegel, MD, PhD, Receives 2021 Lupus Insight Award “I have always found the conundrum of autoimmunity interesting. It’s fascinating to find out why the immune system attacks the body, how it can distinguish self from non-self,” says Martin Kriegel, MD, PhD, head of the Department of Translational Rheumatology & Immunology, Institute of Musculoskeletal Medicine,…
Every year, the Ragan PR Daily Awards recognize the most outstanding public relations campaigns and initiatives. Due to the ACR’s work to elevate the voices of patients living with rheumatic diseases, its 2020 Rheumatic Diseases Awareness Month campaign has received three of these major awards.
Alvin Wells, MD, PhD, Appointed Director for Department of Rheumatology, Advocate Aurora Healthcare Medical Group In July, Alvin F. Wells, MD, PhD, was named director of the Department of Rheumatology for the Advocate Aurora Healthcare Medical Group of Wisconsin. Dr. Wells, who holds faculty appointments at Marquette University, MCOW, Duke University, Durham, N.C., and the…
The American Board of Internal Medicine’s recently launched Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment for rheumatology maintenance of certification emphasizes convenience and ongoing learning.
Joan Von Feldt, MD, Named a PANLAR Master On Aug. 12, 2021, the Pan American League of Associations for Rheumatology (PANLAR) named Joan Von Feldt, MD, MSEd, FACR, FACP, MACR, a PANLAR Master. Dr. Von Feldt, a past president of the ACR (2015–16) and an emeritus professor of medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine,…
Samantha C. Shapiro, MD |
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) is a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that supports research into the causes, treatment and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases, as well as the training of basic and clinical scientists to carry out this research. NIAMS recognizes the…
Patrice Fusillo |
During ACR Convergence 2021 in early November, the ACR honored a group of individuals who have made significant contributions to rheumatology research, education and patient care, announcing the recipients of the ACR’s 2021 Awards of Distinction, as well as the group of Distinguished Fellows. recognized for their contributions. Three pediatric rheumatologists and one pediatric fellow…