Journal
Arthritis Care & Research (AC&R) is the official journal of the ARP. AC&R publishes research that promotes excellence in the clinical practice of rheumatology, including evidence-based practice studies; clinical problems; practice guidelines; educational, social and public health issues; health economics; healthcare policy; and future trends in rheumatology practice.
Training & Education
The ARP offers many resources to attract team members to rheumatology, to train those new to the field and to maintain knowledge.
Fact sheets (https://rheumatology.org/interdisciplinary-care-team): ARP fact sheets describe the roles of interdisciplinary team members. These can be used by practitioners to identify opportunities to enhance patient care through use of a wider care team.
Fundamentals of Rheumatology Course (FRC; https://rheumatology.org/fundamentals-of-rheumatology-course): The FRC comprises 10 online learning activities designed to expand fundamental rheumatology knowledge. These modules are ideal for those who are new to rheumatology.
Advanced Rheumatology Course (ARC; https://rheumatology.org/advanced-rheumatology-course): The ARC is an essential rheumatology training course for interprofessionals new to rheumatology. Topics include deep dives into rheumatic diseases, therapeutic resources, clinical decision making and more.
The Training Rheum (TTR): TTR is a hybrid program utilizing online training videos and a full-day, hands-on training session designed to improve clinical preparedness of advanced practitioners joining rheumatology. TTR 2026 details will be posted soon.
ACR Convergence: At ACR Convergence 2025, the ARP will present an outstanding program of research and educational sessions. Highlighted events include the ARP Networking Lunch & Annual Business Meeting, the ARP Keynote Address, the Daltroy Memorial Lecture and the ARP Distinguished Lecture.
Rheumatology Research Foundation
The Foundation is celebrating its 40-year anniversary. It was founded in 1985 by the ACR with the mission of advancing research and training to improve the health of patients living with rheumatic disease. The ACR has remained a key contributor to our Foundation, providing support that allows 100% of all donations to go toward the mission.
The Foundation has funded nearly 5,000 awards totaling almost $243 million. This makes the Foundation one of the largest private funders of rheumatology research in the U.S.
For 16 consecutive years, Charity Navigator, the nation’s most trusted charity evaluator, has awarded the Foundation its highest four-star rating, reflecting exceptional fiscal responsibility and transparency.
Foundation Awards Program
Funding priorities of the Foundation focus on two areas: workforce expansion and research.
Workforce Expansion: The Foundation supports workforce expansion through recruitment and training awards. These cover undergraduates, medical students, residents and rheumatology professionals, as well as fellowship training awards and clinician educator awards. The Foundation expands fellowship opportunities through awards that support and increase training positions. In the past 10 years, the Foundation has funded 268 fellowship positions at 67 institutions nationwide; 32% of funding during this period supported pediatric programs. The Foundation has also supported 108 Mentored Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Awards for workforce expansion, providing support to onboard and train professionals new to the field of rheumatology.
