Volunteering is a great way to give back and can be truly meaningful. Myriad worthwhile causes exist, so it can be hard to choose among them, but donating time to ACR and ARP committees helps promote rheumatology practice and brings awareness to rheumatic diseases. The College relies on volunteers to help achieve strategic priorities, promote…
Collegiality—an ARP Mainstay
ATLANTA—In the late 1990s, at the Annual Meeting, a colleague asked Marian Hannan, DSc, MSc, who is now professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, if she wanted to go to a tourist attraction and talk about professional pursuits during a break at the conference. The colleague ranked higher than she did, and she didn’t…
The 2019 ARP Awards of Distinction & ACR Masters
ATLANTA—At the 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting in 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 speaks with the winners of the ARP Merit Awards about their individual contributions to advancing rheumatology. You’ll also find a…
New ARP President Janet Poole, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Plans to Build Membership & Address Workforce Shortages
Dr. Poole’s cited priorities include building an interprofessional membership team through developing resources and promoting rheumatology to health professionals in many disciplines.
Why You Should Consider Adding a Dietitian to Your Team
A patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) asks if diet can help ease their symptoms. Or maybe a patient with severe knee osteoarthritis (OA) seeks diet advice because they want to lose weight and relieve pressure on their joints. Although there’s no specific nutrition plan for patients with rheumatic diseases, research has shown many dietary factors…
Study Examines How Depression Subtypes May Stem from Osteoarthritis
People with or at risk for symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (OA) may be assigned to four depression subtypes with distinct clusters of depressive symptoms that may affect pain and disability over time, according to a new study in Arthritis Care & Research.1 Four depression subtypes were identified in the study using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies…
The Training Rheum: ARP Collaborates with American Academy of PAs to Help Rheumatology Practices Onboard NPs & PAs
A new program, The Training Rheum provides specialized instruction for NPs & PAs starting their career in rheumatology. Learn more from attendees and instructors of the premiere event held in Atlanta…
The Association of Rheumatology Professionals Names Grant Recipients
It is with great pleasure that the ARP congratulates the 2019 recipients of the Mentored Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Award for Workforce Expansion. The purpose of the NP/PA Award is to increase the supply of rheumatology healthcare providers to better meet the needs of people with rheumatic diseases across the U.S., particularly in geographically underserved areas….
ARP Pre-Meeting Course Explores the Role of Precision Medicine
Precision medicine is a hot topic, but what does it mean for clinical practice in rheumatology? This year’s Annual Meeting ARP Pre-Meeting Course will explore precision medicine’s implications for biomarkers, pharmacogenomics, psychosocial aspects of care and more…
Healthcare Professionals Can Tap the ARP for Assistance
The ARP has a lot to offer members, including training and professional development, patient resources and volunteer match opportunities.
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