Dr. Ramsey-Goldman: I have been involved with the ACR on many levels, including serving on the Board of Directors and as chair of the Education Committee, a member of the Committee on Nominations and Appointments, a member of the Scientific Review Council for the Rheumatology Research Foundation and, most recently, a member of COIN before moving up to chair.
TR: On a more personal note, why did you decide to pursue rheumatology as a career? Anything you’d like to add to give members a sense of who you are and what you bring to this position?
Dr. Ramsey-Goldman: I was trained in primary care, and during my electives I rotated in an outpatient rheumatology clinic. I enjoyed having longstanding relationships with my patients and helping them manage chronic diseases. Once I had this experience, I knew this fit how I wanted to focus my primary care training, working with patients who needed support dealing with ongoing medical needs.
[On a more personal note], my hobbies are traveling (obviously on hold now) and sampling all the great food in Chicago. We continue to support our favorite restaurants with takeout orders and I have expanded my cooking skills. My favorite summer dish was an heirloom tomato gratin and, for the fall, a sauteed duck breast with pomegranate molasses sauce served with butternut squash risotto and roasted Brussels sprouts.
Mary Beth Nierengarten is a freelance medical journalist based in Minneapolis.
