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Rheum for Everyone, Superheroes, Secret Identities & You: Episode 22 (video)

Bharat Kumar, MD, MME, FACP, FAAAAI, RhMSUS | July 15, 2025

In this episode, Dr. Kumar talks about the fascinating and intriguing secret lives of rheumatologists—real life superheroes.

Douglas White, MD, PhD, Transitions to Private Practice

Gretchen Henkel | July 10, 2025

ACR Past President Douglas White, MD, PhD, discusses his transition to private practice & the tensions between private practice & academic rheumatologists.

Rheumatology Influencers: Dr. Christopher Morris’ Approach to Leadership

Linda Childers | July 10, 2025

Dr. Christopher Morris discusses his approach to training the next generation of rheumatologists to account for disparities in access to rheumatic care& the value of multidisciplinary medical organizations.

Reflections on the Choose Rheumatology Experience

Jannel Lawrence, MD | July 10, 2025

A third-year internal medicine resident describes the impact of attending ACR Convergence & the benefits of participating in the Choose Rheumatology Experience hosted by the Rheumatology Research Foundation.

President’s Corner: The ACR Is on Your Side

Carol A. Langford, MD, MHS | July 9, 2025

Encouraging lawmakers to pass legislation and promote policies that positively affect rheumatologists, rheumatology care teams and those living with rheumatic disease is one of the most impactful ways the ACR advances its mission. The role of advocacy has never been more critical than in recent months, when we have seen an unprecedented number of executive…

The Secret Lives of the Rheumatologist

Bharat Kumar, MD, MME, FACP, FAAAAI, RhMSUS | July 9, 2025

Clark Kent, Hannah Montana, Dexter Morgan, David Bowie and your friendly neighborhood rheumatologist: What do all of these people have in common? Chances are, they live secret lives we rarely get to peer into. Unlike Superman, Miley Stewart, Dexter Morgan and Ziggy Stardust, rheumatologists are very much real, flesh-and-blood characters. Rheumatologists also have secret lives…

Rheumatologists Across Borders

Jason Liebowitz, MD, FACR | July 8, 2025

The EULAR/ACR/APLAR Research Exchange Program is an opportunity to learn and exchange ideas within the rheumatology community internationally. Here the program’s most recent participants share their experiences & excitement.

RheumPAC Fundraising Update: Q2

From the College | July 7, 2025

As of the close of the second quarter of CY2025, RheumPAC has raised $51,865 from 141 ACR members.

Rheum for Everyone, Knock on Wood: Episode 21 (video)

Bharat Kumar, MD, MME, FACP, FAAAAI, RhMSUS | June 24, 2025

In this episode, Dr. Kumar talks about the myths, rituals and stories that are essential to the patient’s narrative, diagnosis and care.

My Reflections on Research Cuts

Christina D. Downey, MD | June 10, 2025

For decades, the U.S. has served as a beacon to the international scientific community. With drastic cuts to scientific investment proposed and implemented, the U.S. stands to lose not only immigrants considering careers in research, but also homegrown scientists. Christina Downey, MD, reflects on the cuts and invites members to be part of the solution.