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Jessica Farrell, PharmD, in the Spotlight: Why the ARP Is for Me

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It was never in the plan for Jessica Farrell, PharmD, to enter rheumatology. In fact, when she applied for one of two pharmacist positions at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2008, she made it clear she was only interested in the family practice position. “I was offered an interview for the family…

The 2018 ARHP Merit Awards & ACR Distinguished Fellows

Carol Patton, with Keri Losavio  |  

CHICAGO—At the 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in October, the ACR and the ARHP 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 ARHP Merit Awards about their individual contributions to advancing rheumatology. You’ll also find interviews…

Association of Rheumatology Professionals: New Name but the Commitment Remains the Same

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Rheumatology is truly a people specialty: We often develop lifelong relationships with our patients as well as our colleagues. We increasingly recognize that providing the best rheumatologic care requires a team effort. The collegial nature of our specialty is reflected in the ACR’s mission statement: To empower rheumatology professionals to excel in their specialty. In…

Can Integrated Care Lead to Better Outcomes?

Can Integrated Care Lead to Better Outcomes?

Shikha Mittoo, MD, MHS, FRCPC  |  

A typical patient with a rheumatic disease needs a multifaceted treatment approach to address comorbidities, minimize disability, promote quality of life and improve survival. To achieve these outcomes, rheumatology research has evolved from examining a single treatment to studying the best treatment approaches. Examples of these strategy trials include how to best combine pharmaceutical therapies,…

Donah Zack Crawford in the Spotlight: Why the ARHP Is for Me

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Donah Zack Crawford, MA, was a research coordinator at the University of Pennsylvania, focused on pre­menstrual syndrome and peri­menopause, when her symptoms first started. “Someone suggested I see a rheumatologist,” she says, and not long after, Philadelphia-based physician Bruce Hoffman, MD, diagnosed her with rheumatoid arthritis. It was the mid-1990s, and treatment options were limited….

New ARHP President Hazel L. Breland, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Will Focus on Interprofessional Collaboration

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This week, Hazel L. Breland, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, stepped into her new role as the 50th ARHP president. Dr. Breland is an associate professor of occupational therapy (OT) at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston where she teaches masters students, serves as academic fieldwork coordinator for clinical placements of all entry-level graduate OT…

ARHP Lifetime Achievement Award Winner: Christina H. Opava, PhD, RPT

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CHICAGO—Christina H. Opava, PhD, RPT, is the recipient of the 2018 ARHP Lifetime Achievement Award, which was presented (along with the other ACR and ARHP awards) during the opening session of the 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting on Oct. 20. “Receiving this award is an immense honor,” she tells The Rheumatologist. “My first thought was that…

Dr. Hazel L. Breland to Begin Term as ARHP President

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Hazel L. Breland, PhD, ORT/L, FAOTA, CLA, assumes the role of ARHP president in October. She is the 50th person to hold that honor, and the organization’s first African-American leader. “Several things came together at one time that I didn’t necessarily think about when I was asked what my aspirations in the organization were in…