American College of Rheumatology

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The American College of Rheumatology (ACR;

It organizes scientific meetings, publishes three medical journals (Arthritis & Rheumatology, Arthritis Care & Research, and ACR Open Rheumatology),[3] and promotes (through the Research and Education Foundation) research into rheumatological conditions, including the formulation of diagnostic criteria for diseases.[4] Its division, the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals, represents non-physician health care professionals in the field.[1]

Master of the American College of Rheumatology (MACR)

The Master of the American College of Rheumatology is a recognition given to ACR members aged 65 or older who have made notable contributions to rheumatology through scholarly work or service. The nominee may provide additional information about their achievements. Masters are exempt from annual fees and can attend ACR annual meetings for free.[5]

See also

  • ACR score for rheumatoid arthritis

References

  1. ^ a b c "About Us". American College of Rheumatology. Archived from the original on 12 February 2008. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  2. ^ Maria Antonelli, Cassandra Calabrese, Leonard Calabrese, Irving Kushner: "A Brief History of American Rheumatology", the-rheumatologist.org, 16 December 2015
  3. ^ "Publications & Communications". www.rheumatology.org. American College of Rheumatology. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  4. ^ American College of Rheumatology. "Classification and Response Criteria for Rheumatic Diseases". Archived from the original on 25 April 2010. Retrieved 2010-04-27.
  5. ^ "ACR Awards".

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