For Michael J. Maricic, MD, the heat is always on—and not just from the scalding temperatures of the ever-present Tucson sun. Strolling through the lobby of his bone clinic, the same sign awaits him every morning: “Our mission is to provide state-of-the-art diagnosis and therapy of rheumatic disorders, combined with compassionate care.” Compassion is a primary adjective in that sentence and in his mind, and Dr. Maricic hopes this commitment will make him and his partners a top practice in a very busy market. After all, Arizona is a place where people retire—often taking their rheumatism with them.
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Science from our Sisters
Recommended reading from A&R and AC&R
Reading Rheum
Handpicked Reviews of Contemporary Literature
Rheumatology Goes to Washington
Volunteers converge on Capitol Hill for the ACR’s annual Advocates for Arthritis Day
Science from our Sisters
Recommended reading from A&R
Readers Answer ‘Twenty Questions’
The March Rheuminations column, “Twenty Questions, Part 1” inspired many letters from TR readers. Here are just a few of those responses.
Coding Corner Answer
March’s Coding Answer
ACR REF Award Provides Big Research Career Break
With many professions, getting that initial experience in an area of expertise is the hardest part of building a career. Kelli Dominick Allen, PhD, can testify that this holds true for new research scientists, or junior investigators.
Go Digital
Rheumatologists’ recommendations for choosing an electronic medical record
Clinician Call to Action
Use teamwork, screening, and scheduling to improve efficiency—and patient care