About the American College of Rheumatology
With over 10,500 physicians, health professionals, researchers, medical students, and scientists worldwide, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) is the home of the rheumatology community. Founded in 1934, ACR is a non-profit, professional membership organization committed to excellence in advancing the study of rheumatology and treatment of rheumatic disease. On the forefront of cutting-edge information with countless opportunities for rheumatology professionals to expand their networks and build strong education foundations for their teams, ACR, along with its charitable arm, the Rheumatology Research Foundation, empowers you to break barriers in patient care.
The ACR has introduced its 2022–2027 Strategic Plan combining a broad, ambitious, and aspirational agenda focused on new innovations in rheumatology, nurturing an inclusive culture, and supporting the expansion of the rheumatology workforce.
About the Association of Rheumatology Professionals
The Association of Rheumatology Professionals (ARP) is the interprofessional division of the American College of Rheumatology, supporting the needs of this diverse group of interprofessionals working in the medical subspeciality of rheumatology by providing professional training and development, research, advocacy, and practice resources.
International Membership
The ACR and ARP are proud to offer membership to international physicians, researchers, and rheumatology professionals.
International MembershipSmall Team Membership
Designed for teams of physicians and interprofessionals based anywhere in the world, Small Team Membership equips the entire rheumatology team with the most trusted research, resources, and education.
Small Team MembershipJoin ACR/ARP Community
You’re invited to join ACR/ARP today. Learn more about which ACR or ARP membership type is right for you.
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