As the demand for rheumatology services increases, many rheumatologists struggle to maintain an academic research career. The absence of mentoring is often reported as a barrier to a career in research. To address this concern, researchers assessed the current state or mentorship in adult rheumatology, identifying what facilitates a successful mentor-mentee relationship for early career investigators to develop the framework for an interinstitutional mentoring program…... [Read More]
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2017 ACR/ARHP Honors & Awards, Part 2
SAN DIEGO—At the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego in November, the ACR and the ARHP honored a group of distinguished individuals who have made significant contributions to rheumatology research, education and patient care. This month, The Rheumatologist speaks with the ARHP winners about their individual contributions. In addition, we profile the new class… [Read More]
Rheumatologists from Minnesota Team with Dakotas’ Colleagues to Form State Society
Generating articles of incorporation, convening boards of directors, establishing nonprofit status: It’s no small feat to form a state rheumatology society, but with the right expertise, the results can be successful, according to the president of the Rheumatology Association of Minnesota and the Dakotas, Jody Hargrove, MD, who is in private practice with Arthritis &… [Read More]
2017 ACR/ARHP Award Winners Advance Rheumatology, Part 1
SAN DIEGO—At the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego last month, the ACR and the ARHP honored a group of distinguished individuals who have made significant contributions to rheumatology research, education and patient care. This month, The Rheumatologist speaks with the ACR winners about their individual contributions to advancing rheumatology. In coming issues, we… [Read More]
What Makes an Effective Department Head?
If you’re aspiring to lead a rheumatology department, you will need more than what you learned in medical school. Beyond expertly treating patients and participating in research, these leaders must also understand management, mentorship and problem solving, as well as the business of running a successful department…... [Read More]
Year in Review: The ACR Advances Education, Rheumatic Disease Awareness, Strategic Planning in 2017
It seems like yesterday I was asked to write my first presidential column, and here I am penning my last. It’s incredible how fast the time goes and yet how much gets done. That progress is made possible by the dedicated and talented group of ACR volunteers and staff. This year, the College has had… [Read More]
The ACR Early Career Investigators to Host Sessions at 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The ACR Early Career Investigators (ECI) Subcommittee has organized two sessions at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego. These sessions are devoted to serving the needs of early career investigators including junior faculty, fellows, graduate students and post-docs. Both sessions provide unique opportunities to optimize the research landscape for early career investigators. Mentoring… [Read More]
The ACR Rheumatology Research Workshop Designed to Promote Collaboration, Mentoring Among Investigators
The ACR Rheumatology Research Workshop (RRW) is a two-day meeting designed to promote interactions between early and established investigators to foster collaboration and facilitate career mentoring. The RRW is targeted to rheumatology fellows, junior faculty, medical/graduate students, and residents interested in learning more about how to succeed in a research career for rheumatology. RRW is… [Read More]
The ACR, Rheumatology Research Foundation Partner to Expand Rheumatology Workforce
The Rheumatology Research Foundation and the ACR are committed to advancing the future of rheumatology to support patients living with rheumatic diseases. These organizations are focused on addressing one of the most critical issues facing patients and rheumatology today—the growing shortage of rheumatology professionals. The ACR’s 2015 Workforce Study revealed the dire need for support… [Read More]
ARHP President Dr. Afton L. Hassett’s Rise from Annual Meeting Attendee to Leadership Role
Current ARHP President Afton L. Hassett, PsyD—a clinical psychologist and an associate research scientist in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Michigan—attended her first ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in 1999. Dr. Hassett submitted an abstract to the meeting describing her dissertation research exploring the role of pain and depression in rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. It… [Read More]
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