Volunteering can increase perceived self-efficacy, self-esteem, and positive affect, which all can result in enhanced psychological health. Volunteering leads to the opportunity for social interaction or networking many times with individuals with whom you normally would not interact. A 2009 article found that 20% of the volunteers in their study stated that their health had improved since volunteering and that nearly 30% stated that their lives in general were improved in relation to their volunteering. The association between volunteering and greater health and happiness is a definite plus to volunteering in a professional organization such as the ARHP.
A Wealth of Achievements
ARHP recognizes health professionals for their contributions to the field
ACR Honors Accomplishments in Rheumatology
Rheumatologists and health professionals recognized for their contributions to the field
French Scientist Honored with International Award
Pierre Miossec, MD, of the department of immunology and rheumatology at the Hospital Eduoard Herriot and professor of clinical immunology of Claude Bernard University, both in Lyon, France, was awarded the Carol Nachman Prize for Rheumatology this May in Wiesbaden, Germany. The award promotes clinical, therapeutic, and experimental studies in rheumatology and is the highest international honor for rheumatology research. Dr. Miossec, a long-time researcher of the role of cytokines in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), was honored for his discoveries of the functions of the T cell–derived cytokine interleukin-17 (IL-17) in this inflammatory disease.
National Academy of Sciences Elects Three Rheumatologists
First time three people from the specialty selected in the same year
Rheumatologist Receives Golden Apple Award
ACR member Victoria Seligman, MD, of the departments of medicine and rheumatology at the VA Medical Center in Denver, received the Golden Apple Award from Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO) for her commitment to providing education and training in developing countries.
Arthritis Foundation Honors Two Rheumatology Professionals
Honorees’ accomplishments include discovering new RA drugs and exceptional volunteer leadership
ACR Seeks Awards and Masters Nominations
Each year, the ACR recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of rheumatology through an awards program, and is currently seeking nominations.
Recognize Your Colleagues with Awards and Masters Nominations
Each year, the ACR recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of rheumatology through an awards program, and individuals are nominated for ACR Awards of Distinction and for a Master designation by their colleagues. This year, nominations will be accepted through May 15, and award recipients are recommended to the ACR board of directors by the Committee on Nominations and Appointments in late summer. Awards will be presented at the ACR Annual Scientific Meeting’s Opening Lecture.
2008–2009 REF Award Recipients
The ACR Research and Education Foundation (REF) ensures the future of rheumatology by guaranteeing that there will be well-trained rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals to provide quality care to the patients who need it.
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