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ACR Convergence 2024, the world's premier rheumatology event, will be held November 14–19 in Washington, D.C. Join us Where Rheumatology Meets!

Member Registration Is Open

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Register for ACR Convergence

Choose from two options to experience ACR Convergence in person in Washington, D.C.:

All-Access: In Person (includes on-demand access)

  • Advance programming (November 14–15), including Global Summit, FIT Program, Basic and Clinical Research Conference, Review Course, and Radiology Bootcamp
  • Opening Session & Awards (November 15)
  • Grand Opening of Networking Lounges (November 15)
  • Scientific sessions (November 16–19)
  • Access to Poster Hall and Exhibit Hall (November 16–18)
  • On-demand access to advance programming and scientific session recordings through October 31, 2025

Scientific Sessions: In Person (includes on-demand access)

  • Opening Session & Awards (November 15)
  • Scientific sessions (November 16–19)
  • Access to Poster Hall and Exhibit Hall (November 16–18)
  • On-demand access to scientific session recordings through October 31, 2025

Note: ACR Convergence 2024 will take place in person only. Registration to attend the meeting online is not being offered. On-demand recordings do not allow for live participation.

Optional Add-On Sessions (back by popular demand – space is limited!)

*You must register for an All-Access Pass to be eligible to register for Meet the Professor sessions.

Registration Fees

Early Rate (through August 28)
All Access: ACR – $1,299
Scientific Sessions: ACR – $999
All Access: ARP – $599
All Access: ACR Emeritus, ACR Fellow in Training, ACR Transitional – $499
All Access: ARP Transitional, ARP Emeritus – $399
All Access: Master, Student/Resident, low-income to lower-middle-income economy countries* – $0

General Rate (through November 19)
All Access: ACR – $1,699
Scientific Sessions: ACR – $1,299
All Access: ARP – $799
All Access: ACR Emeritus, ACR Fellow in Training, ACR Transitional – $699
All Access: ARP Transitional, ARP Emeritus – $599
All Access: Master, Student/Resident, low-income to lower-middle-income economy countries* – $0

*To be eligible for reduced fees, members from countries with low-income and lower-middle-income economies, as determined by the World Bank, must provide evidence of work and residence address to ACRSupport@cmrus.com.

Small Team Members: All Small Team members will automatically receive a member discount on ACR Convergence registration. The Small Team physician member will receive the ACR member discount and all other team members will receive the ARP member discount.


Optional Add-On Sessions

ACR Ultrasound Conference

  • Basic–Intermediate Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course – $1,995
  • Advanced Ultrasound: Inflammatory Arthropathies, Osteoarthritis, Lupus, Sjögren’s Disease, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Vasculitis – $1,995

Meet the Professor Sessions* – $75 each

*You must register for an All-Access Pass to be eligible to register for Meet the Professor sessions.

Not yet an ACR/ARP member? View registration fees below.

Early Rate (through August 28)
All Access: Physician – $1,899
Scientific Sessions: Physician – $1,399
All Access: Physician Fellow in Training, Physician Student/Resident – $999*
All Access: Interprofessional – $899**
All Access: Nonphysician Student – $799*
All Access: Low-income to lower-middle-income economy countries – $0***

General Rate (through November 19)
All Access: Physician – $2,499
Scientific Sessions: Physician – $1,999
All Access: Physician Fellow in Training, Physician Student/Resident – $1,299*
All Access: Interprofessional – $1,199**
All Access: Nonphysician Student – $1,099*
All Access: Low-income to lower-middle-income economy countries – $0***

*Includes physicians enrolled in or who have completed a training program in rheumatology or a related field within the past year, individuals enrolled in a residency program who are interested in rheumatology as a subspecialty, students enrolled in a graduate-level educational program in medicine or a related field, or students enrolled in a health professional program leading to a baccalaureate or graduate degree. To be eligible for the reduced fee, provide a letter from your program director, chief of service, or faculty advisor to ACRSupport@cmrus.com.

Note: Students and residents can also join the ACR or ARP at no cost to take advantage of reduced meeting registration fees.

**Includes nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, health educators, social workers, psychologists, dietitians, nonphysician practice managers, and office administrators.

***To be eligible for reduced fees, potential members from countries with low-income and lower-middle-income economies, as determined by the World Bank, must provide evidence of work and residence address to ACRSupport@cmrus.com.


Optional Add-On Sessions

ACR Ultrasound Conference

  • Basic–Intermediate Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course – $2,495
  • Advanced Ultrasound: Inflammatory Arthropathies, Osteoarthritis, Lupus, Myositis, Sjögren’s Disease, Interstitial Lung Disease and Vasculitis – $2,495

Meet the Professor Sessions* – $125 each

*You must register for an All-Access Pass to be eligible to register for Meet the Professor sessions.


Scholarships

Information about the Pediatric Rheumatology Residents Program for ACR Convergence 2024 to be announced.

Scholarship applications are open. The application deadline is June 28, 2024.


About the Program

This annual scholarship program has been established to honor the ACR member, colleague, friend and leader in rheumatology Philip C. Robinson, MB ChB, PhD, FRACP.

The Phil Robinson Global Scholars Program aims to foster collaboration, facilitate mentoring, and promote interactions between early-career rheumatologists, rheumatology health professionals and patient advocates around the world and recognize and develop future leaders within global rheumatology.

The program supports junior academic rheumatologists, rheumatology health professionals and patient advocates to travel to the US to experience the ACR Convergence, participate in a “Know Before You Go” virtual orientation, engage in a bespoke mentoring exercise with established rheumatology mentors and attend a Global Rheumatology Networking event with international colleagues.

Funding for this program is made possible by contributions from the American College of Rheumatology and COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance.

Award

Participants will receive complimentary registration to the ACR Convergence 2024 and a travel stipend of up to $3,500.

Participant Eligibility

To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • If a practicing clinician or researcher, applicants must be within 10 years following fellowship or graduate training at the time of application submission.
  • All applicants must be from outside of the USA and Canada.
  • Priority will be given to applicants based in low or middle-income countries as determined by the World Bank
  • All applicants must demonstrate a commitment to clinical rheumatology, rheumatology education, research and/or advocacy.

Please Note:

  • Applicants will be contacted periodically post-participation for assessment of impact/outcomes. As a condition of the scholarship, awardees are expected to submit a short summary outlining their experience with a photograph.
  • Individuals who have spent time at a US or Canadian institution for clinical or research purposes within the past 2 years are not eligible to apply.
  • Individuals based in EULAR Member countries may also consider alternative scholarship opportunities including the ACR-EULAR Research Exchange Program or the FOREUM/RRF Partnership Award.

Application Process

During the application process each applicant will be asked to upload the following:

  • Current Curriculum Vitae (NIH biosketch format or other format accepted – please limit to 5 pages and include your education/training history, positions/roles (employment and service), honors/awards, presentations/posters, and publications).
  • Personal statement (no more than 500 words) outlining your commitment to clinical rheumatology, rheumatology education and/or research and how participation in the Phil Robinson Global Scholars’ Program/attendance at ACR Convergence 2024 will directly advance your career goals.
  • If a patient advocate, personal statement (no more than 500 words) outlining your commitment to advocacy, accomplishments to date, and how participation in the Phil Robinson Global Scholars Program/attendance at ACR Convergence 2024 will directly impact your work with patient organizations/patients and support local/regional advocacy effort.
  • Letter of recommendation from a senior academician, supervisor, or colleague within rheumatology.

Please have documents prepared before the online application submission process is started.

Applications will be scored on:

  • Strength and relevance of candidate's personal statement
  • Strength and enthusiasm of letter of support
  • Potential for program to advance candidate's career or support local/regional advocacy efforts

Submit Scholarship Application

Need Help?

If you have questions about ACR Convergence or need help, connect with our Help Desk staff for assistance.

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International Attendees

To assist international attendees with the visa application process, we are pleased to provide a letter of invitation for ACR Convergence. Complete the top section with your personal information, then download and/or print.

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