Professional Topics

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Speak Out Rheum: The First Days of Rheumatology

Charles M. Plotz, MD, MedScD | July 1, 2013

How the field has grown and flourished since rheumatology became a word in 1949

Tight NIH Budget Makes Research Careers Tough

Richard Quinn | June 13, 2013

Lack of research funding a challenge for researchers, especially those early in their careers. (posted June 13, 2013)

President’s Perspective: The ACR Creates Strategic Plan to Advance Rheumatology

Audrey B. Uknis, MD | June 1, 2013

ACR’s strategy for 2013-2016 includes advocacy efforts, educational programming and journals, and rheumatology research support

President’s Perspective: New ACR Lupus Initiative Program Helps Identify and Eliminate Bias in Rheumatology Practices

Audrey B. Uknis, MD | May 1, 2013

CME series “Conscious and Unconscious Biases in Healthcare: Focus on Lupus” has curriculum and tools to reduce healthcare disparities

Ethics Forum: Patients’ Unplanned Pregnancies Present Counseling Issues for Rheumatologists

Bonnie L. Bermas, MD | May 1, 2013

What to consider when advising a pregnant patient with rheumatoid arthritis whose fetus has been exposed to teratogenic medications

President’s Perspective: ACR Calls on Members to Advance Rheumatology

Audrey B. Uknis, MD | April 1, 2013

Members’ support and participation is needed to strengthen the ACR’s lobbying efforts with Congress

In Memoriam: Rheumatology Loses Dedicated Pediatric Rheumatologist

Staff | March 1, 2013

Suzanne L. Bowyer, MD served as chief of the division of rheumatology at the Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis and director of the fellowship program from 2003 until 2012

The ARHP Honors Health Professionals for their Contributions to Rheumatology

Richard Quinn | February 1, 2013

The ARHP recognized individuals for their work in advancing rheumatology research, education, and patient care at the organizations’ annual meeting in Washington, D.C. last November

With a Five-Point Plan and New Name, the Rheumatology Research Foundation Continues to Advance the Field of Rheumatology

Audrey B. Uknis, MD and David I. Daikh, MD, PhD | February 1, 2013

Supporting research and education in rheumatology is the core mission of the American College of Rheumatology’s (ACR) Rheumatology Research Foundation

The ACR Helps Members Meet Insurance Challenges

Audrey B. Uknis, MD | January 1, 2013

The Affiliate Society Council (ASC) and Insurance Subcommittee (ISC) support rheumatologists at a local level, while serving as a national voice for members