American College of Rheumatology
Encyclopedia
The American College of Rheumatology is an organization of and for physicians, health professionals, and scientists that advances rheumatology
through programs of education, research, advocacy and practice support that foster excellence in the care of people with arthritis
and rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
It organizes scientific meetings, publishes two medical journal
s Arthritis & Rheumatism
and Arthritis Care & Research, and promotes (through the Research and Education Foundation) research into rheumatological conditions, including the formulation of diagnostic criteria for diseases. Its division, the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals, represents non-physician health care professionals in the field.
The College's current president is Dr. Stanley Cohen.
Rheumatology
Rheumatology is a sub-specialty in internal medicine and pediatrics, devoted to diagnosis and therapy of rheumatic diseases. Clinicians who specialize in rheumatology are called rheumatologists...
through programs of education, research, advocacy and practice support that foster excellence in the care of people with arthritis
Arthritis
Arthritis is a form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints....
and rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
It organizes scientific meetings, publishes two medical journal
Medical journal
A public health journal is a scientific journal devoted to the field of public health, including epidemiology, biostatistics, and health care . Public health journals, like most scientific journals, are peer-reviewed...
s Arthritis & Rheumatism
Arthritis & Rheumatism
Arthritis & Rheumatism is a peer-reviewed medical journal covering the natural history, pathophysiology, treatment, and outcome of the rheumatic diseases. It is an official journal of the American College of Rheumatology...
and Arthritis Care & Research, and promotes (through the Research and Education Foundation) research into rheumatological conditions, including the formulation of diagnostic criteria for diseases. Its division, the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals, represents non-physician health care professionals in the field.
The College's current president is Dr. Stanley Cohen.