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Arthritis Foundation Honors Two Rheumatology Professionals

Terry Hartnett | March 1, 2010

Honorees’ accomplishments include discovering new RA drugs and exceptional volunteer leadership

Rheumatology Fellowship Training in the U.S.: The REF Stimulus

E. William St.Clair, MD | March 1, 2010

This year is the 25th anniversary of the ACR Research and Education Foundation (REF), and the REF has evolved considerably since its founding in 1985.

The ACR Supports the Rheumatology Workforce

From the College | March 1, 2010

The ACR Committee on Training and Workforce Issues remains committed to supporting rheumatology training programs to ensure a well-prepared future workforce. Given the significant role rheumatology training directors play in the recruitment and education of rheumatology fellows, the ACR considers it essential to support their efforts.

Don’t Get Lost in Translation: Helping rheumatology Patients with Limited English Skills

Vanessa Caceres | January 1, 2010

Helping rheumatology patients with limited English skills

Look at What the New Rheumatology Image Bank Can Do for You

From the College | December 1, 2009

The Rheumatology Image Bank is an online library that features clinical, pathologic, and radiologic images of major adult and pediatric rheumatic diseases and conditions. Launched in late October, the Rheumatology Image Bank is a centralized resource for clinicians, researchers, and health professionals that provides assistance in selfstudy or the education of others.

Annual Meeting Opportunities for Pediatric Rheumatologists

Staff | July 1, 2009

The ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting is the premier event for specialists in the field of rheumatology, and this year’s planning committee is committed to providing attendees with educational opportunities specifically tailored to their areas of interest.

A Regulatory Leader in Rheumatology

Gretchen Henkel | October 1, 2008

Jeffrey Siegel, MD: A rare combination of clinical scientist and regulatory collaborator

Rheumatology’s Architect

David A. Fox, MD | March 1, 2008

Help the REF lay foundations for our future

Pediatric BOOST

Terry Hartnett | March 1, 2008

Many innovative programs aim to meet the increasing need for pediatric rheumatologists

Innovative Educational Programs for Rheumatology APNs and PAs

Karen L. Kerr, MSN, NP, CPNP, APRN-BC | October 1, 2007

Arthritis and other rheumatic diseases affect more than 46 million adults and 300,000 children in the United States. With the aging of the U.S. population, the number of adults with rheumatic disease is expected to increase to 67 million by 2030.1 While the demand for rheumatology services is increasing, the supply of practicing rheumatologists is diminishing. The ACR Rheumatology Workforce Study (published earlier this year) predicts that there will be little or no increase in the number of practicing rheumatologists, resulting in a critical shortage of rheumatologists by 2020.