Professional Topics

Subcategories:Career Development Interprofessional Perspective President's Perspective Profiles Rheuminations

Shape the Future of ARHP

Linda Ehrlich-Jones, PhD, RN | February 12, 2011

Volunteering can increase perceived self-efficacy, self-esteem, and positive affect, which all can result in enhanced psychological health. Volunteering leads to the opportunity for social interaction or networking many times with individuals with whom you normally would not interact. A 2009 article found that 20% of the volunteers in their study stated that their health had improved since volunteering and that nearly 30% stated that their lives in general were improved in relation to their volunteering. The association between volunteering and greater health and happiness is a definite plus to volunteering in a professional organization such as the ARHP.

Navigate Maintenance of Certification

Staff | February 12, 2011

As a rheumatologist, satisfaction comes in part through providing quality patient care, and one way to demonstrate a commitment to patients is through engaging in continuous professional development. The ACR is dedicated to helping physicians in all stages of their careers participate in the process of lifelong learning.

An ‘Idea Factory’ Focused on Patient Care

Gretchen Henkel | February 12, 2011

Trish Cornell, BSc, combines clinical and leadership skills to improve patient management

Rheum with a View

Richard S. Panush, MD | February 12, 2011

Panush’s perspectives on selections from the literature

A Wealth of Achievements

Mary Desmond Pinkowish | January 17, 2011

ARHP recognizes health professionals for their contributions to the field

A Case to Reinstate Consultation Codes

David G. Borenstein, MD | January 17, 2011

There is value in specialty training

The Calling of the “Inner Nerd”

David S. Pisetsky, MD, PhD | January 17, 2011

Trainees shouldn’t be afraid to live the life of lab and academic research

Shake-up in Washington. What’s in Store for Health Policy in the 112th?

Staff | January 17, 2011

Congress returns to Washington this month, and there will be many new faces on Capitol Hill. The recent midterm election will bring significant changes to the 112th Congress, leaving many to wonder what this new dynamic means for health policy.

New ACR and ARHP Leaders Join the Ranks

Staff | January 17, 2011

The ACR is pleased to welcome new and returning leaders to the ACR board of directors and ARHP executive committee who were appointed in November. The following members were selected to serve as the newest members-at-large of the ACR board of directors. Each of them shared what they will bring to the table.

Rheum With a View

Richard S. Panush, MD | January 17, 2011

Panush’s perspectives on selections from the literature