Profiles

A Short History of Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapeutics

Simon M. Helfgott, MD | January 13, 2012

Or, why I chose to become a rheumatologist

The Sexiness of Rheumatology

Ronan Kavanagh, MD | January 13, 2012

Finding the glamour in a humble field

Welcome New ACR and ARHP Leaders

Staff | January 13, 2012

The ACR is pleased to continue its welcome of the newest members of the ACR board of directors and ARHP executive committee. These new members were confirmed last November during the ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago. In the December 2011 “From the College,” we introduced you to several new members (“Welcome New ACR and ARHP Leaders,”). In this issue, you will meet the rest of the new members joining the leadership ranks and learn what they want to gain from their experience as new board and executive committee members.

Incoming ACR Volunteers

Staff | January 13, 2012

Karen Kolba, MD and Robert A. Colbert, MD, PhD

Incoming ARHP Volunteers

Staff | January 13, 2012

Laurie Hughell, PA- C, MPH and Susan Richmond, MS, PA-C

Rheum With a View

Richard S. Panush, MD | January 13, 2012

Rituals, symbols, ceremony, and tradition

A Productive Year Ahead

James R. O'Dell, MD | December 12, 2011

Rheumatologists face challenges and unique opportunities in the coming year

A Practice Manager’s Perspective on ARHP Membership

Staff | December 12, 2011

At the age of 10, Chad E. Fragle was hospitalized for Legg-Perthes disease at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas. What was a very difficult time for him and his family led to a bright and hopeful future. With the support of his family, specifically from his father, who helped start a golf tournament fundraiser to fight the disease still in existence today, Fragle was given access to administrative leaders within the hospital.

“The Pisetsky Effect”* Helps Mold The Rheumatologist into a Vibrant Publication

Gretchen Henkel | December 12, 2011

Colleagues and contributors share thoughts as the first editor’s tenure comes to a close

Dispelling the Mystery, Ensuring the Future

Staff | November 1, 2011

Bringing calm and organization to chaos: This is what led Greg Dennis, MD, to pursue a career in rheumatology. Dr. Dennis who, at the time, was an internal medicine resident at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Aurora, Colo., was seeking a subspecialty that would allow him to pursue immunology in a clinical or laboratory setting. What he realized during his residency was that rheumatology was a mystery to many physicians.