ACR Past President Douglas White, MD, PhD, discusses his transition to private practice & the tensions between private practice & academic rheumatologists.
Rheumatology Influencers: Dr. Christopher Morris’ Approach to Leadership
Dr. Christopher Morris discusses his approach to training the next generation of rheumatologists to account for disparities in access to rheumatic care& the value of multidisciplinary medical organizations.
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Your Post-Fellowship Career
A second-year fellow describes the process of searching for a post-fellowship job in rheumatology.
The Ins & Outs of Private Rheumatology Practice
For a podcast audience, Dr. Sunil Abraham shared pearls for evaluating what setting best fits you and your lifestyle, and what a career in community practice means.
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.
Got a Private Practice Question? The Community Practice Council Can Help
ACR members in private practice on The Community Practice Council can answer questions, share experiences and offer encouragement to those interested in private practice.
ACR’s Community Practice Council Supports Independent Practitioners
Forging one’s own path after completing medical training can be daunting. As I entered the final six months of my rheumatology fellowship, I was also pregnant with my first child. Having grown comfortable within academic settings, I felt the nerves of trying to find my place outside medical education. Search for Home For the best…
The ACR Announces New Community Practice Council; Applications Now Open
The new council, comprising professionals from small or independent rheumatology practices, will work with the ACR and its committees on issues that confront members in small practices.
Private Practice, Research, Academia? Career Tips for Rheumatology Fellows
As rheumatology fellows approach the end of what for many is 25th grade, it’s time to focus on what you want to do for the rest of your life. For most rheumatology fellows it will be some form of clinical practice, although enormous opportunities exist throughout the medical field for you to apply your talents….
Build Your Practice with Patient-Centered Strategies
Ever wonder why some rheumatologists are more successful at starting or building a private practice than their peers? More than likely, their success is due in part to the patient-centered strategies embedded in their practices’ cultures. Although the ACR predicts a nationwide shortage of 2,500 rheumatologists within the next decade, many patients can still pick…