International Membership
The American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Professionals (ACR/ARP) is proud to offer membership to international physicians, researchers, and health professionals. Our global community represents more than 100 countries from around the world, including Japan, United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, and Switzerland.
Our Mission
To empower rheumatology professionals to excel in their specialty.
Membership Benefits
Your ACR/ARP membership puts you on the forefront of cutting-edge information with countless opportunities to expand your network. Your ACR/ARP membership is also about your team and its strong foundation of education and support.
ACR/ARP international members receive the same benefits as domestic members. Enjoy access to journals (Arthritis & Rheumatology and/or Arthritis Care & Research), participate in educational meetings such as the Global Rheumatology Summit, learn from the best at the Global Meet the Experts webinar series, and network with the worldwide ACR/ARP community. Additionally, each year, the ACR/ARP recognizes a rheumatologist or rheumatology professional outside of the U.S. and Canada for exceptional contributions in public service and advocacy to the global rheumatology community with the Distinguished International Rheumatology Professional Award.
International Membership Types
For details on joining the ACR/ARP and to submit a membership application online, find the category for you, and click the button to start your application.
To reinstate a past membership, login and go to My Account. At the top of the page, you will see your membership information with a button labeled Renew / Rejoin.
Degree: MD, DO, or equivalent
Requirements - meet one of the criteria below:
- ABIM, ABP, or AOBIM certified in rheumatology
- Successful completion of rheumatology training in a residency training program approved by the ACGME
- Successful completion of a rheumatology training program outside of North America lasting a minimum of two (2) years
- ACR International Member in good standing for a minimum of five (5) continuous years
Country of Residence: All countries outside North America (United States, Canada, Mexico)
Annual Dues: $415 (subscriptions to Arthritis & Rheumatology and Arthritis Care & Research included)
Degree: MD, DO, or equivalent
Requirements - no certification in rheumatology required; meet one of the criteria below:
- Not yet eligible for International Fellowship
- Actively engaged in a rheumatology-related specialty (e.g. Internal Medicine, Allergy and Immunology)
- Actively engaged in scientific research in the field of rheumatology or immunology
Country of Residence: All countries outside North America (United States, Canada, Mexico)
Annual Dues: $415 (subscriptions to Arthritis & Rheumatology and Arthritis Care & Research included)
Requirements: A degreed professional, eligible for membership in his/her discipline’s national association, and possesses a demonstrated interest in the field of rheumatology
Examples: Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Pharmacist, Psychologist, Social Worker, Health Educator, Researcher
Country of Residence: All countries outside North America (United States, Canada, Mexico)
Annual Dues: $140 (subscription to Arthritis Care & Research included)