Two rheumatologists share why they became educators, the challenges they face and what keeps them teaching young physicians…
The ACR Teams with National Bone Health Alliance to Increase Focus on Osteoporosis, Bone Disease
Bone health in general, and osteoporosis in particular, is among the most common conditions seen in rheumatology practices. The ACR recently joined the National Bone Health Alliance (NBHA) to reach out to other stakeholders. “In 2004, the Surgeon General of the United States published a report on osteoporosis that discussed in depth the gaps in…
The ACR Supports Practicing Rheumatologists
A new presidential administration took office in January 2017. Although no one truly knows what directions our government and economy will take, one projection is that healthcare regulatory and insurance coverage policies will change, possibly dramatically. In a time of uncertainty, rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals can turn to the ACR/ARHP for support, guidance and…
Full Circle: How Becoming an Educator Reenergized a Rheumatologist’s Career
Career changes can be difficult. But for Stanford Shoor, MD, leaving clinical practice and becoming an educator in the field of rheumatology has been “a renaissance.”
Rheumatologists Reflect: What Drew Them to the Profession & How They Can Attract Others
Each rheumatologist’s path to the specialty is unique. Here, three practicing rheumatologists share what inspired them to become rheumatologists, what brings them fulfillment and how to bring others into the specialty…
Rheumatology Nurse Certification Through Portfolio
Rheumatology nurses have a new option to obtain certification. Instead of taking an exam to demonstrate one’s competencies, rheumatology nurses can provide documentation of their expertise through an online application process, the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Rheumatology Nursing Certification Through Portfolio. Launched in February 2016, the program was developed by the ANCC in collaboration…
15 Years of Clinician Educators & Scholars in Rheumatology
Since 1999, 60 rheumatologists have received the Clinician Scholar Educator Award from the Rheumatology Research Foundation. These clinician educators have benefitted professionally from the award and have also dedicated themselves to the advancement of education. Most spend at least 30% of their time engaged in education, and awardees provide curriculum widely used in rheumatology fellowship programs…
State-of-the-Art Course on Interprofessional Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis
During an interactive, case-based course at the 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting, participants will develop strategies to help patients manage unique barriers to access to care and adherence…
NYU Langone’s Division of Rheumatology in Manhattan Advances Its Mission to Understand Rheumatic Diseases, Improve Patient Outcomes
From its beginnings as the Rheumatic Diseases Study Group (RDSG) in the early 1930s, NYU Langone Medical Center’s Division of Rheumatology has been built on a tradition of research and clinical care. Today’s division, with 24 full-time and 76 part-time faculty members, continues to push toward understanding the pathogenesis of rheumatic diseases and interventions to…
Rheumatology Research Workshop Encourages Collaboration, Career Mentoring
The Rheumatology Research Workshop (RRW), a two-day meeting designed to promote interactions between early and established investigators to foster collaboration and facilitate career mentoring, was held this year on June 24–25 in Atlanta. Each year, the workshop includes scientific lectures, elevator pitch presentations, poster sessions and scheduled time for interaction with senior investigators to exchange…
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