Join ACR/ARP Community

Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology

Requirements

• ABIM, ABP, or AOBIM certified in rheumatology (U.S. only); 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 years; or ACR International Member in good standing for a minimum of five continuous years

Annual Dues

• $499 (subscriptions to Arthritis & Rheumatology and Arthritis Care & Research included)

Member

Requirements

• Physician not certified in rheumatology, engaged in a rheumatology-related specialty (e.g., internal medicine, allergy, and immunology), or actively engaged in scientific research in the field of rheumatology or immunology

Please note: Current ACR Members identified as research scientists are grandfathered into the pilot as an ACR Member. New research scientists joining will be a member of the ACR through the ARP division, thus qualifying as an ARP member type.

Annual Dues

• $499 (subscriptions to Arthritis & Rheumatology and Arthritis Care & Research included)

Transitional

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or less than one year out of a qualified rheumatology training program, or age 70+ and fully retired

Annual Dues

• $126 (subscription to Arthritis & Rheumatology included)

Student/Resident

Requirements

• Enrolled in a graduate-level program in medicine or a related field, enrolled in a residency program and interested in rheumatology, or engaged in a period of mentored research

Annual Dues

• Free (digital subscriptions to Arthritis & Rheumatology and Arthritis Care & Research included)

Early Career Discount

Physicians in their first three years of practice post-training are eligible for an Early Career Discount of 50% off their membership fee. The early career discount membership includes all benefits except the following: you will not be able to serve on ACR/ARP boards or committees.

Annual Dues

• $252

The ACR/ARP periodically assesses and adjusts its membership dues to continue to provide you with the best resources in rheumatology.

Member

Requirements

• Health practitioner (excluding North American licensed physician) or other professional who currently works in or has an interest in rheumatology, or researcher/research scientist working in or with an interest in rheumatology

Annual Dues

• $163 (subscription to Arthritis Care & Research included)

Student/Resident

Requirements

• Enrolled in a health practitioner/professional program leading to a baccalaureate or graduate degree or post-professional training program (excluding physicians)

Annual Dues

• Free

ARP Transitional

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or less than one year out of a qualified rheumatology training program, or age 70+ and fully retired

Annual Dues

• $42 (subscription to Arthritis Care & Research included)

Early Career Discount

Interprofessional team members in their first three years of practice post-training are eligible for an Early Career Discount of 50% off their membership fee.

Annual Dues:

• $84

The ACR/ARP periodically assesses and adjusts its membership dues to continue to provide you with the best resources in rheumatology.

Any Fellow, International Fellow, Member, or International Member may request a 50% reduction in their dues for one year. The member must demonstrate some type of financial hardship rendering him/her unable to pay the dues in full. Examples: sudden loss of income, financial hardship, or extended medical leave. Income information may be required. If a dues reduction is granted, journal subscription access will be available online but not in print (if subscription is included with membership). Please send written requests to membership@rheumatology.org.