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The ACR’s strategic plan charts the course for the future direction of the College.

2022–2027 Strategic Goals

• The ACR will create and implement nimble strategies to advance innovations in rheumatology for its members and constituents.
• The ACR will understand and address the needs of all its current and future members to create an inclusive voice for the field of rheumatology.
• The ACR will provide tools to support rheumatology workforce expansion and retention to increase access to patient care.

The Code of Ethics of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) applies to the entire ACR, including its fellows, members, staff, and is enforceable solely by the ACR.

The primary purpose of this Code of Ethics is to support the ACR’s mission, which is to empower rheumatology professionals to excel in their specialty. The ACR can succeed in this mission only if it maintains its reputation in the scientific and medical communities and with the general public as a credible, objective, and unbiased force whose statements, activities, and relationships are beyond reproach.

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Our core values - a commitment to professionalism, service to our members, vitality of the profession of rheumatology, excellence in patient care, transparency and innovation - unite our staff in an engaging and stimulating work environment. When you join the ACR as a staff member, you become a part of an innovative, collaborative, and driven team of individuals dedicated to supporting the ACR’s mission to empower rheumatology professionals to excel in their specialty.

Transparency – We share information openly and honestly – even when it is uncomfortable to do so.

Accountability – We are empowered to take ownership over our work, our words, our actions, and our results.

Collaboration – When we have a common goal, we come together to accomplish things we couldn’t do on our own.

Inclusion – We foster an environment where authenticity and unique differences are valued, supported, and included.

Innovation – We are encouraged to explore and pursue thoughtful, creative ideas that lead to growth, learning and new ways of meeting our mission.

The American College of Rheumatology is deeply concerned about the U.S. Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling because of the potentially negative impact on rheumatology patients. Adults and children with rheumatic diseases from historically marginalized and under-resourced communities have greater disease burden and worse disease outcomes. Among other factors, a diverse and culturally responsive workforce plays a critical role in fostering strong patient-provider relationships and a climate for optimal health. In addition, educational environments with diverse perspectives and lived experiences create powerful opportunities for learning and skill building that advance patient-centered care.
– August 2023

The ACR is deeply concerned about the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson ruling because it negatively impacts the practice of rheumatology. Furthermore, we oppose any legislation or regulation that will limit access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare and interfere with patient-physician shared-decision making.
– July 2022

The ACR condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has resulted in needless loss of life, profound damage to communities, destruction of healthcare facilities, and displacement of millions of people, including medical professionals and patients of all ages. We stand in solidarity with our colleagues and their patients impacted by this war. We strongly support negotiations aimed to bring an immediate end to hostilities and attacks on healthcare systems and efforts to enable our colleagues to deliver needed care to their patients.
– June 2022

The right to vote is at the foundation of representative democracy. The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) condemns provisions in voter laws that would make it more difficult for communities of color, and individuals with rheumatic diseases, disabilities, other chronic health conditions, to exercise their constitutional right to vote. The ACR urges our elected officials to come together and correct inequities in the voting system that exist today while also securing the franchise for future generations.
- May 2021

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) is deeply troubled by the recent events surrounding the death of George Floyd. This tragedy is the latest in a long history of senseless killings of people of color. We recognize that racial inequality is an invisible undercurrent impacting the lives of many of our members and patients and we condemn all acts that cause marginalization, discrimination, harm or death to any person. From lupus mortality, to arthritis disability, and most recently to COVID‐19 deaths, our minority communities have suffered disproportionately. As physicians and healthcare professionals, we are bound to protect the health of all of humanity. The ACR pledges to be a leader for inclusion and change for our members, our trainees, our staff, and our patients.
 – September 2020

Fiscal Year 2023
ACR Audited Financial Statements

Fiscal Year 2022
ACR Audited Financial Statements
ACR Form 990

Fiscal Year 2021
ACR Audited Financial Statements
ACR Form 990

Fiscal Year 2020
ACR Form 990