American College of Rheumatology

#ACR20 is going virtual! ACR Convergence 2020, the world’s premier virtual rheumatology experience, is happening online, Nov 5-9. We’ve given the ACR’s annual meeting a new name, a fresh look & kept the stellar educational programming & networking opportunities you’d expect! https://acr.tw/2yTYXrp

Congratulations to Daniel Solomon, MD, MPH, recipient of the 2020 Excellence in Investigative Mentoring Award. Dr. Solomon is Chief, Section of Clinical Sciences, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School. #ACR20

Currently housing more than 2,000 images, the ACR Image Library has served for years as a major repository of high-quality images of rheumatic diseases used by rheumatologists and others around the world. Discover its rich history in The #Rheumatologist https://acr.tw/31yfFxj

ACR Convergence 2020, the ACR’s first all-virtual annual meeting, is the place for all of your favorite educational & networking experiences, plus many new & innovative features created specifically for the online environment. Secure your spot today! Details & register https://acr.tw/2qyBkQE #ACR20

ACR Convergence 2020 late-breaking abstracts are now online! Browse the abstracts in numerical order or by keyword, session title & more. View https://acrabstracts.org/ #ACR20

Congratulations to Maura Daly Iversen, PT, DPT, SD, MPH, FNAP, FAPTA, recipient of the 2020 Distinguished Educator Award. Iversen is Dean, College of Health Professions, Sacred Heart University. #ACR20

Congratulations to Ami Aalok Shah, MD, MHS, recipient of the 2020 Henry Kunkel Young Investigator Award. Dr. Shah is Director, Clinical and Translational Research, Johns Hopkins Scleroderma Center, and Associate Professor of Medicine. #ACR20

Healthcare professionals and patients with rheumatic disease may feel the stress of COVID-19 more acutely than others. The challenge of providing care under what can feel like impossible circumstances, along with the many disruptions to everyday life, can take a toll on our well-being. Members of the Association of Rheumatology Professionals have compiled several resources to promote well-being, help you manage daily stress, and offer support during these challenging times. Details https://acr.tw/2VamthR

Congratulations to Roberta Horton, LCSW, ACSW, recipient of the 2020 Distinguished Clinician Award. Horton is Assistant Vice President, Department of Social Work Programs, Hospital for Special Surgery. #ACR20

Stay up-to-date on all things ACR Convergence 2020, including coverage of popular sessions, program highlights and breaking news. View https://acr.tw/2HpOb62 #ACR20

The October 2020 issue of The #Rheumatologist is now available https://acr.tw/2IODV7A

Congratulations to Kara Petersen, MD, recipient of the 2020 Paulding Phelps Award. Dr. Petersen is a rheumatologist with Avera Medical Group. #ACR20

Deadline approaching: The ACR requests letters of interest from individuals to help develop 2 new ACR products a guidance document for the use of #COVID19 vaccines in people with #rheum disease & an evidence-based clinical practice guideline for the use of vaccines in people with #rheum disease. The deadline to submit a letter of interest is Monday, Oct. 26. Details https://www.rheumatology.org//Clinical-Practice-Guidelines