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Physician Leaders and the Business of Medicine

From the College | November 1, 2008

In a perfect world, in their work, all people would do what they do best—and only what they do best. Dancers would dance, singers would sing, and physicians and healthcare professionals would spend their time treating patients, teaching, and advancing the science of their profession.

The Bone and Joint Decade at the 4/5ths Mark

Gretchen Henkel | November 1, 2008

Missions accomplished?

A Workforce for the Future

David A. Fox, MD | October 1, 2008

The ACR is working hard to meet tomorrow’s needs

The Difficult Patient Interaction in Rheumatology

Dennis J. Boyle, MD | October 1, 2008

How to smooth tough patient encounters

Study Groups: Where Information and Networking Mix

From the College | September 1, 2008

ACR study groups provide an excellent forum for networking at the ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting and are among the most highly sought-after sessions each year. Although study groups are not eligible for CME credits, they provide an opportunity for the exchange of new ideas and in-depth presentations of information. These groups give attendees the opportunity to discuss cases and share experiences with colleagues who share a common interest in one disease, a group of related disorders, or a specialized field of study.

Get the Most Out of Joint Replacement

Marie D. Westby, BSc(PT) | September 1, 2008

Exercise can improve the outcomes in hip and knee replacement surgery

Why the REF?

Leslie Crofford, MD | August 1, 2008

I am delighted to use the occasion of this inaugural REF president’s column to share a vision of the future and describe the exciting developments that will allow us to meet the challenges ahead. Although most of you know that the ACR is associated with a foundation, I find that many of our members wonder what the REF does that is different from the mission and activities of the ACR and the ARHP. In the simplest terms, the ACR and the ARHP are engaged in improving the quality of our professional lives as rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals, while the core mission of the REF is to ensure the future of our specialty.