In this episode, Dr. Kumar talks about overcoming a mindless habit.
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.
Career Highlights
Private Practice, Research, Academia? Career Tips for Rheumatology Fellows
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.
VIEWHow to Navigate the Employment Offer
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.
VIEWEmployment Agreement Considerations for a New Practitioner
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.
VIEWA Guide to Understanding Physician Compensation Models
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.
VIEWStatus Check: Non-Compete Agreements in Healthcare
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.
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Rheumatology Influencers: Dr. Baca Champions Wellness for Both Patients & Physicians
As it becomes increasingly difficult for private practice physicians to remain independent & physicians are burning out, Shawn Baca, MD, FACR, is working tirelessly to change healthcare policy.
Dr. Bryce Binstadt Takes Rheumatology Research Foundation’s Reins
The Foundation’s new president shares his vision for research funding, fellowship training & securing the future of the rheumatology workforce pipeline.
Arthritis Care & Research Now Has 2 Editors in Chief
Following a five-year term as editor in chief of Arthritis Care & Research (AC&R), Kelli Allen, PhD, is beginning another five-year stint with the journal, but now as co-editor in chief (co-EiC) with Daniel K. White, PT, ScD, who had formerly served as an AC&R associate editor. Dr. Allen is professor of medicine in the…
Expanding Lupus Awareness through Education
With funding support from the CDC, in this ACR initiative, rheumatology fellows in training deliver lupus education sessions to medical personnel & rheumatologists connect with medical colleagues in underserved rural areas.
Doc Reflects on Rheumatology’s Progress During Past 50 Years
Alan. H. Mallace, MD, FACR, looks back at a half-century of practicing rheumatology & looks ahead to what the future might hold for fellows starting out today.
Ableism—Not to Be Overlooked in Rheumatology Practices: Rheum for Everyone, Episode 26 (video)
In this episode, Dr. Kumar talks about the insidious nature of ageism and how rheumatologists can combat it.
A Focus on Wellness; Keynote Speaker Tait Shananfelt, MD, Shared Causes of Occupational Burnout & Pearls to Prevent It
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 2025 ACR Awards of Distinction
The ACR honors excellence in rheumatology. Meet the 2025 Awards of Distinction recipients, ACR Masters & Distinguished Fellows recognized at ACR Convergence 2025.
The 2025 ARP President’s & Merit Awards
Meet the 2025 ARP President’s & Merit Award recipients honored for their significant contributions to rheumatology research, education & patient care.
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