We cannot overstate the value of combining our resources and talents to our best advantage rather than pursuing projects and activities as separate entities. As we engage in strategic planning we will continue to investigate new ways of tactically involving our membership for optimal impact. In fact, our strategic planning efforts are being developed within a multidisciplinary context and will hopefully shepherd a unified organization to an even brighter future. If our most recent endeavors are an indication, a multidisciplinary organization representing all rheumatology healthcare professionals will even more successfully serve us all—and therein lies the greatest benefit.
Dr. Gabriel is president of the ACR. Contact her via e-mail at [email protected]. Dr. Degotardi is president of the ARHP.
