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Bringing Fellows-in-Training to the Annual Meeting

Staff | June 10, 2012

The ACR supports fellows-in-training who wish to attend the ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting through the ACR Fellows Education Fund.

Medication Quick Guides Offer Infusion Staff a Streamlined Resource

Susan Richmond, MS, PA-C; Karla B. Jones, RN, MS, CPNP | June 10, 2012

The ACR/ARHP Medication Quick Guides offer easily accessable pharmaceutical information to rheumatologists.

The Recipe for Becoming a Rheumatology Fellow

Katarzyna J. Gilek, MD | June 10, 2012

Residents fear that being keen on more than one field renders them dishonest and undedicated, but in my opinion, going into internal medicine was a declaration of having multiple interests. I tested waters and tried different flavors before I decided to pursue rheumatology.

Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Rayfel Schneider, MBBCh, and Ronald M. Laxer, MDCM | May 9, 2012

Changing treatment paradigms in the biologic era

The Amazing Volunteers Who Make Up the American College of Rheumatology Board of Directors

James R. O’Dell, MD | May 9, 2012

Our members come together for the good of the organization and our leadership, regardless of background or career path.

What’s In A Note?: The Use of Electronic Health Records

Simon M. Helfgott, MD | May 9, 2012

The dictum “to write as long as possible” has become the norm for some physicians. Quality, not quantity, should be our goal.

Growing Up Confident with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Staff | May 9, 2012

While juvenile arthritis can cause joint damage and limit function, rheumatologists strongly encourage children with JIA to live normal lives.

Patient Fact Sheet: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Staff | May 9, 2012

Several types of arthritis fall under the JIA heading. This inflammation begins before patients reach the age of 16 years, and may involve one or many joints and cause other symptoms such as fevers, rash, and eye inflammation.

Désirée Van Der Heijde, MD, PhD, a Key Driver of Treatment Advances

Gretchen Henkel | May 8, 2012

Dr. van der Heijde learned early in her career that serendipity often plays a role in clinical research and treatment advances.

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) can Help Combat Insurance Frustrations

James R. O’Dell, MD | April 6, 2012

When it comes to dealing with insurance companies, the rules seem to change frequently and always in an arbitrary and capricious way. The ACR is trying its best to protect rheumatologists, but we need your help!