ACR REF Lawren H. Daltroy Fellowship in Patient-Clinician Communication

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The application deadline has passed. Check back in May 2010 for the new application and instructions.

Funding Source
Funding for this award is made possible through an endowment established by Rheuminations, Inc.

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2009 Award Recipients

M Cameron Hay-Rollins, PhD
Miami University
How long does empathy take? Investigating the efficiency of empathy in clinical interactions

2006 Award Recipients

Maura D. Iversen, PT, DPT, MPH, SD
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Development of an Interdisciplinary Course in Patient-Clinician Communication

Gail K. Riggs, MA, CHES
University of Arizona Arthritis Center
How to Improve Patient Communication with a Clinician

2004 Award Recipient

Susan J. Bartlett, PhD
Johns Hopkins University
Communication Skills Training in Rheumatology Fellows