The skills used in literary analysis—understanding narrative through lines, interpreting stories—are highly relevant to medicine and can make doctors better in their professional activities. How and why are discussed in this article based on a session at ACR Convergence 2024.
In the Medical Education Year in Review session at ACR Convergence 2024, David Leverenz, MD, MEd, discussed the current make-up of rheumatology, how competency is measured and how to help rheumatology fellows thrive.
Dr. Khaled Elsaid discussed synovial macrophages/monocytes and monosodium urate crystal interactions at a session during ACR Convergence, exploring potential new gout pharmacology targets via the lubricin/CD44/protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) pathway.
The 2024 ACR Awards of Distinction honor members for their outstanding contributions to the field of rheumatology.
Symptom checkers, telehealth and more—here are insights into the effects new technologies are having on rheumatology.
2023 marks the post-pandemic return of research exchanges hosted by the ACR & EULAR to benefit junior academic rheumatologists & rheumatology professionals.
How can we ensure patients are receiving care that addresses all of the ways rheumatic disease affects their life? In this ACR Convergence 2023 session, experts discuss the value of a strong interprofessional care team.
Expressing empathy, engaging patients in conversations about their emotional health and having an overall understanding of grief can help rheumatology health professionals better care for their patients. During a session at ACR Convergence 2023, mental health professionals and patients highlighted how grief affects patients with rheumatic disease and how providers can respond.
A panel of experts, including ACR on Air Host Jonathan Hausmann, MD, provided tips and insights into creating a podcast and engaging with an audience.
Researchers and physician-scientists often need practical advice for getting their work published. Here are insights into how to select an appropriate publication, manage co-author relationships and more from a panel of experts in both rheumatology and publishing.