Professional Topics

Volunteering can increase perceived self-efficacy, self-esteem, and positive affect, which all can result in enhanced psychological health. Volunteering leads to the opportunity for social interaction or networking many times with individuals with whom you normally would not interact. A 2009 article found that 20% of the volunteers in their study stated that their health had improved since volunteering and that nearly 30% stated that their lives in general were improved in relation to their volunteering. The association between volunteering and greater health and happiness is a definite plus to volunteering in a professional organization such as the ARHP.

A Wealth of Achievements

Mary Desmond Pinkowish | January 17, 2011

ARHP recognizes health professionals for their contributions to the field

A Case to Reinstate Consultation Codes

David G. Borenstein, MD | January 17, 2011

There is value in specialty training

Shake-up in Washington. What’s in Store for Health Policy in the 112th?

Staff | January 17, 2011

Congress returns to Washington this month, and there will be many new faces on Capitol Hill. The recent midterm election will bring significant changes to the 112th Congress, leaving many to wonder what this new dynamic means for health policy.

New ACR and ARHP Leaders Join the Ranks

Staff | January 17, 2011

The ACR is pleased to welcome new and returning leaders to the ACR board of directors and ARHP executive committee who were appointed in November. The following members were selected to serve as the newest members-at-large of the ACR board of directors. Each of them shared what they will bring to the table.

Ethics FORUM

Elizabeth A. Kitsis, MD, MBE, Michele Meltzer, MD, MBE, and C. Ronald MacKenzie, MD | January 17, 2011

Understanding the challenges in rheumatology today