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Welcome to The Rheumatologist

Welcome to the online
home of The Rheumatologist


The Rheumatologist is an official publication of the American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals serving those dedicated to rheumatology care. Launched in 2006, The Rheumatologist focuses on news, trends, and issues instrumental in shaping rheumatology.

An Overview

The Rheumatologist features a range of compelling articles each month. Among them:

  • Practical, evidence-based clinical reviews of areas most important to rheumatologists
  • Quality improvement initiatives and developments
  • Updates in academic rheumatology
  • Coverage of domestic and international rheumatology developments
  • Profiles and interviews with rheumatology leaders

Each month The Rheumatologist's editorial lineup also includes regular columns and departments, such as:

From the College
News and information specifically about ACR written by College insiders
Reading Rheum
Concise reviews of studies relevant to rheumatology
Office Visit
A day in the life of a rheumatologist or rheumatology health professional
Editorial Leadership and Vision
Columns written by ACR’s president and our physician editor
Public Policy
Updates about such compelling topics as Medicare, reimbursement for physicians, legislation that directly affects rheumatologists, and more
Career Development
Real-life rheumatologists discuss career changes, networking, managing relationships with staff, and more
Practice Management
How to plan staffing needs, choose the best schedule for your group, and more