Career Corner: Whether you're a new rheumatology fellow, an experienced academic rheumatologist, a researcher or a rheumatologist in private practice, you'll find resources in the articles here designed to help you at every stage of your career. You can find information on academic vs. private practice, how to navigate an employment offer, compensation models, noncompete agreements and even tips for selling your practice.
In addition, be sure to review the ACR's career resources: ACR CareerConnection and FIT Career Roadmap.
As rheumatology fellows approach the end of what for many is 25th grade, it’s time to focus on what you want to do for the rest of your life.
There’s nothing quite as exciting as answering a phone call to hear the words: “You’re hired.” After hours of research and preparation, multiple interviews and a healthy dose of daydreaming about your first day, you’ve made it across the finish line.
You are a new practitioner, ready to begin your first job, one for which you’ve been preparing for years. Your prospective employer gives you an agreement that outlines your compensation, scope of work, requirements and benefits.
Understanding your compensation is critical before you decide to accept a job. In the world of medical practices or groups, however, this understanding is even more essential, because a wide variety of compensation structures for physicians exists.
Physicians are often frustrated by government rulings that affect their ability to run their practices and treat their patients. Typically, the agency responsible for stirring the pot is the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
This year’s Opening Session of ACR Convergence 2025 featured a well-known thought leader on physician burnout, Dr. Tait Shanafelt, who provided insight into the risk of burnout and how to prevent it. Key leadership also addressed research advocacy and more.
The ACR honors excellence in rheumatology. Meet the 2025 Awards of Distinction recipients, ACR Masters & Distinguished Fellows recognized at ACR Convergence 2025.
Meet the 2025 ARP President’s & Merit Award recipients honored for their significant contributions to rheumatology research, education & patient care.
The ACR recognizes 16 members with its highest honor. See the 2025 class of ACR Masters & read their personal reflections on this career milestone.
Meet the 10 clinical & research fellows named 2025 ACR Distinguished Fellows. Learn what this prestigious honor means to them & their work.
From educating her colleagues to sharing stories of hope & words of encouragement with her patients, pediatric rheumatology resident Adaobi Ugochukwu draws on her own experience with lupus to ensure that patients receive empathetic, compassionate care.
In this episode, Dr. Kumar talks about the insidious nature of ageism and how rheumatologists can combat it.
The Association for Rheumatology Professionals (ARP) celebrates 60 years & the Rheumatology Research Foundation marks 40 years of advancing patient care & research.
Dr. Anna Zezon discusses the challenges, opportunities & joys of running a private rheumatology practice as a solo practitioner.
The 2026 Community Practice Innovation Award supports projects that enhance care delivery, improve outcomes and address real-world challenges in rheumatology.