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ACR Committee on Education Volunteers Get Things Done

Samantha C. Shapiro, MD  |  Issue: November 2023  |  November 8, 2023

Have you ever wondered who plans the ACR annual meeting, State-of-the-Art (SOTA) Clinical Symposium, Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium (PRSYM) and the ACR Winter Rheumatology Symposium? Who chooses the topics? Who invites the speakers? You may be surprised to hear that it’s ACR members—just like you. These members volunteer for the ACR Committee on Education and/or its various subcommittees. And next year, one of those volunteers could be you.

In summer 2023, ACR issued an open call for applications to the subcommittees of the Committee on Education. In the past, subcommittee members were appointed by sitting members of the Committee on Education; direct applications were not accepted for these positions. But under the leadership of committee chair Rebecca Manno, MD, MHS, adjunct assistant professor, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, and director of the Arthritis and Rheumatology Center of the Caribbean (St. Thomas/St. Croix), that has changed.

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What Is the Committee on Education?

The Committee on Education is the largest ACR committee, comprising over 100 volunteers. They focus on policies and guidelines concerning rheumatology education for both specialists and primary care physicians. They manage the development of ACR’s professional education products, such as the ACR Image Library, a clinical image database, and also oversee and plan all ACR-sponsored meetings and programs eligible for continuing medication education (CME) credit.

Ten subcommittees focus on different facets of rheumatology education:

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  1. Abstract Oversight Subcommittee;
  2. Annual Meeting Planning Committee (i.e., ACR Convergence);
  3. CARE (Continuing Assessment Review Evaluation) Vision Task Force;
  4. CME Oversight Subcommittee;
  5. Education Partner Program Subcommittee;
  6. Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Planning Group;
  7. PRSYM Planning Committee;
  8. SOTA Planning Group;
  9. Winter Rheumatology Symposium Planning Committee; and
  10. Image Library Subcommittee.

The time commitment for these subcommittees varies. All include quarterly conference calls, and some require in-person meetings. “Some subcommittees require small bursts of time,” says Dr. Manno. “For example, the Annual Meeting Planning Committee meets in person for one weekend to get a ton done. We can find a good fit for you based on your availability.”

Registration is now open for ACR Convergence 2023, which will take place in San Diego Nov. 10–15.

Why the Open Call?

The shift to an open call was a deliberate effort to diversify subcommittee membership, as well as make getting involved with the ACR easier. Diversifying membership means engaging volunteers from all aspects of the rheumatology community, be it practice setting, region and/or racial/ethnic background.

Dr. Manno’s enthusiasm for this change is undeniable. “We know there are so many ACR members who would be great additions to the team,” she says. “We’re looking for fresh perspectives. You don’t need prior volunteer experience. You don’t need an academic affiliation. You don’t need to ‘know someone’ at the ACR to contribute and be considered a great candidate.”

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