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Dr. Michelle Petri: A Guiding Light for Patients with Lupus

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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) affects a substantial number of patients worldwide, with an estimated prevalence in North America of 241 per 100,000 people.1 The morbidity and mortality associated with the condition can be significant, and thus research on this disease continues to be of utmost importance. The story of one of the world’s leading experts…

In Memoriam: A Tribute to Dr. Philip Robinson

The COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance Steering Committee: Jinoos Yazdany, MD, MPH; Zachary S. Wallace, MD, MSc; Paul Sufka, MD; Emily Sirotich, PhD; Pedro Machado, MD, PhD, FRCP; Jean Liew, MD, MS; Jonathan Hausmann, MD; Rebecca Grainger, MB ChB, PhD; Monique Gore-Massy; & Suleman Bhana, MD, FACR  |  

We write to celebrate the life of Philip C. Robinson, MB ChB, PhD, FRACP, a beloved colleague and leader in rheumatology. Phil died in early January after an unexpected and short illness. He is survived by his wife, Helen, and his two young sons. We have witnessed an incredible outpouring of respect and affection for…

Introducing Daniel F. Battafarano, DO, MACP, MACR, Chair of the ACR’s New Workforce Solutions Steering Committee

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The new standing committee, devoted to addressing long-term workforce solutions in rheumatology, will be chaired by Daniel F. Battafarano, DO, MACP, MACR. Dr. Battafarano brings more than 35 years of leadership and experience in graduate medical education in rheumatology and internal medicine to the position.

CORRONA: History & Lessons Learned

Joel M. Kremer, MD, MACR  |  

Editor’s note: In November, the ACR honored Joel M. Kremer, MD, MACR, president of the Corrona Research Foundation, with its Distinguished Clinical Investi­gator Award for his outstanding contributions to the field of rheumatology as a clinical scientist (see story here). As the founder of the Consortium of Rheumatology Researchers of North America (CORRONA, now known…

The History of The Rheumatologist

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The Rheumatologist (TR) premiered in 2006, with its first full year of publication in 2007. In the 15 years since, it has sought to provide clinicians, researchers and healthcare providers with the most stimulating and educational content found in the field of rheumatology. The responsibility for achieving this mission has been borne by just three…

Lessons from Master Clinicians: An Interview with Dr. Eric Matteson

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Rheumatologists who are outstanding clinicians, provide consistently exceptional care to patients and serve as role models for colleagues and trainees are in the spotlight in our Lessons from a Master Clinician series. Here, we offer insights from clinicians who have achieved a level of distinction in the field of rheumatology. Eric L. Matteson, MD, MPH,…

The Pediatric Rheumatology Workforce: Too Many Kids, Too Few Providers

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“Fifty percent of kids with rheumatic disease are taken care of by adult providers,” says Jay J. Mehta, MD, MS, attending physician and fellowship program director, Department of Rheumatology, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and a co-author of the ACR’s recent pediatric workforce shortage study.1,2 “But adult rheumatologists may not have specific training in the rheumatic…

The 2022 ARP President’s & Merit Awards

Patrice Fusillo  |  

During ACR Convergence 2022 in early November, the ACR and the ARP honored a group of distinguished individuals who have made significant contributions to rheumatology research, education and patient care. This month, The Rheumatologist profiles the recipients of the ARP President’s and Merit Awards. ARP PRESIDENT’S AWARDS The ARP president can choose to honor ACR/ARP…