Career

Subcategories:Awards Career Development

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.

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.

Outstanding ARHP Program Planned for the ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting

Afton L. Hassett, PsyD | August 8, 2012

The primary tracks at the meeting will focus on clinical practice, clinical science, basic science, and business/administration; four subtracks will include sessions relevant for educators, those interested in pediatrics, practice managers, and rheumatology trainees.

Educational Leader Honored with Top Rheumatology Award

Richard Quinn | August 8, 2012

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

Pediatric Rheumatologists Increasing in Number but Still Rare

Catherine Kolonko | July 10, 2012

Initiatives are growing the ranks and helping to ensure access in remote areas.

The Happiest Specialty: Rheumatology Is #1!

James R. O’Dell, MD | July 10, 2012

Why are we all smiling, and how can we spread it around?

ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting Offers Basic Science Track

Richard Loeser, MD | July 9, 2012

The ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting is the premier event for specialists in the field of rheumatology, and at this year’s meeting, basic researchers will be afforded multiple opportunities to increase their knowledge.

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.

ACR Research and Education Foundation Meets with NIAMS and AF to Discuss Funding

From the College | July 9, 2012

The ACR Research and Education Foundation (REF) has been working with the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases (NIAMS) to lead discussions about how to best develop the careers of physician-scientists involved in rheumatic disease research.

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.