The 2024 ARP President’s & Merit Awards

ARP members honored for significant contributions to rheumatology research, education & patient care

WASHINGTON, D.C.—During ACR Convergence 2024 in November, the ACR and the ARP honored a group of distinguished individuals who have made significant contributions to rheumatology research, education and patient care. This month, The Rheumatologist profiles the recipients of the ARP President’s and Merit Awards.

Dr. Dewing

ARP President’s Award

The President’s Award is given to the ACR/ARP member or team performing outstanding service within the present year to advance the goals, standards and ideals of the ARP. ARP President Aileen Ledingham, PT, MS, PhD, announced the recipient of the 2024 President’s Award: Kori Dewing, DNP, ARNP, a rheumatology nurse practitioner (NP) in the division of rheumatology at the University of Washington, Seattle.

Dr. Ledingham says, “Selecting the recipient of the ARP President’s Award was notably straightforward for me, especially compared with many other decisions made during my presidential year. Here’s why:

“Kori Dewing served as president last year, and as president-elect I had the opportunity to witness all the incredible work she accomplished, which set the stage for this year’s leadership and continues to benefit the ARP.

“Some examples of Dr. Dewing’s unique accomplishments include onboarding a new ARP executive director, creating and producing an ARP volunteer orientation video, and coordinating a Zoom call with our European Colleges to provide ‘know before you go’ information about ACR Convergence in San Diego.

“She consistently demonstrates a proactive approach to identifying ARP opportunities, actively seeking ways to engage professionals with our organization. Additionally, she remains vigilant in identifying outdated documents and efficiently facilitates revisions within remarkably short timelines.

“These examples illustrate why Dr. Dewing was selected for the President’s Award; there are many more examples that further highlight her contributions.”

In accepting the award, Dr. Dewing says, “I am honored to be selected for the ARP President’s Award, highlighting the work I have done this past year to support volunteers and members, and advance the goals, standards and ideals of ARP.”

More About Dr. Dewing

Dr. Dewing completed her undergraduate degree at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Wash. After serving as a public health volunteer with the Peace Corps in Guinea, West Africa, Dr. Dewing returned to school to earn her nursing degree. She attended the University of Washington, earning her master’s degree in nursing and becoming an NP in 2003, accepting a clinical position in rheumatology. She returned to the University of Washington to earn her doctorate in Nursing Practice in 2011.