It’s an election year, and ACR staff are excited about the possibility of moving key initiatives, such as Medicare reimbursement, across the finish line. But they need members’ help to do so.
When Rheumatologists Have Rheumatic Diseases
“I think we learn from medicine everywhere that it is, at its heart, a human endeavor, requiring good science but also a limitless curiosity and interest in your fellow human being, and that the physician-patient relationship is key; all else follows from it.”1 These profound words from Abraham Verghese, MD, MACP, Linda R. Meier…
The Joy of Private Practice
For one Oregon rheumatologist, community practice offers a rewarding mix of patient care, teaching and family time.
Rheum After 5: Dr. Usman Malik on the Art of Writing
Novice writers often wait months, sometimes even years, before their first piece is published. However, Usman T. Malik, MBBS, shares a different experience. His letter to the editor of Bachon ka Pakistan, a Pakistani children’s publication, was published shortly after being submitted. He was just 7 years old. Dr. Malik is now an assistant professor…
A Delicate Balance: How to Avoid Overmedicalization in Rheumatology
Rheumatologist Rachelle Buchbinder, AO, MBBS (Hons), MSc, PhD, discusses reducing overdiagnosis, overtreatment, low-value care and waste in medicine.
HR & Other Aspects of Private Practice: A Conversation with Tien-I Karleen Su, MD, FACR
Despite challenges, private practice has many rewards, such as more autonomy, says Tien-I Karleen Su, MD, FACR, chair of the ACR’s Community Practice Council.
In Memoriam … Debashish Danda, MBBS, MD, DM, FRCP (1958–2024)
Dedicated to advancing rheumatology education worldwide On Feb. 24, 2024, distinguished professor of medicine and rheumatology Debashish Danda, MBBS, MD, DM, FRCP, was lost to the world following a tragic motor vehicle accident. Dr. Danda was highly respected both in his home country of India and on the international stage for his contributions to advancing…
In Memoriam … Robert James Lloyd Jr., MD, FACP, MACR (1943–2024)
A journey of excellence by a quintessential rheumatologist Robert James Lloyd Jr., MD, FACP, MACR, passed away peacefully on Feb. 4, 2024, at his home in Falls Church, Va. Bob, as he was known to loved ones, was born in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 1943. He grew up in Providence, R.I., where he attended…
Volunteerism: What’s in It for Me?
Daniel F. Battafarano, DO, MACP, MACR, shares the many ways his volunteering has enhanced his personal and professional life throughout his career.
Duke University Names Dr. Megan Clowse to Lead Rheumatology Division
In October 2023, Megan E.B. Clowse, MD, MPH, a renowned expert in the field of rheumatology and immunology, was named the new chief of the Division of Rheumatology and Immunology at Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, N.C. Dr. Clowse, who serves as an associate professor of medicine in Duke’s Division of Rheumatology and Immunology…
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