Career

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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.

Strategic Thinking to Advance Rheumatology in the New Year

Audrey B. Uknis, MD | December 1, 2012

One of the first efforts this coming year will be the development of the American College of Rheumatology’s (ACR’s) 2013-2016 strategic plan

The ACR Honors Contributions to Rheumatology

Richard Quinn | December 1, 2012

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) recognizes a group of distinguished individuals for their contributions to rheumatology research, education, and patient care

Introducing RhMSUS—Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certification in Rheumatology

Staff | November 15, 2012

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) has launched the long-awaited certification program for musculoskeletal (MSUS) ultrasound in rheumatology

Rheumatologists Seek Public Vote for Research Grant Award

Michael O’Neal | October 17, 2012

Brigham and Women’s docs compete for BRIght Futures Prize for personalized medicine research

American College of Rheumatology Award Provides Researchers Time for Career Development

Staff | September 5, 2012

The ACR Research and Education Foundation (REF) initiated the ACR REF Rheumatology Investigator Award, which supports junior investigators as they are developing a project that will compete for NIH funding.

The American Board of Bada Bing

Bruce N. Cronstein, MD | August 8, 2012

CME, recertification—what really gets quality results?

AMA House of Delegates Meeting: Decisions Affecting You

Gary Bryant, MD | August 8, 2012

An overview of some of the issues that were covered during the June 2012 American Medical Association House of Delegates meeting to debate policy.

Educational Leader Honored with Top Rheumatology Award

Richard Quinn | August 8, 2012

Paul Emery, MA, MD, receives prestigious Nachman Prize.

Rheumatology Clinical Registry Integrates AIM:RA

Staff | July 9, 2012

AIM:RA is a web-based self-evaluation of practice performance tool designed to guide a physician through medical-chart data abstraction using a series of questions related directly to evidence-based quality indicators.

Award Targets Critical Shortage of Pediatric Rheumatologists

Staff | July 9, 2012

Deborah Rothman, MD, PhD, received two separate ACR REF/Amgen Pediatric Rheumatology Visiting Professorship Awards, which allowed her to visit programs that do not have either a pediatric rheumatologist or a pediatric rheumatology fellowship program.