The mission of the ACR cannot be achieved without the time, effort, talent and experience of its volunteer leadership and committee members.
Get Involved!
The College welcomes self-nominations or nominations of colleagues for a position on an ACR Standing Committee, the ACR Board of Directors, the Research and Education Foundation Board of Directors or an REF council.
David Borenstein, MD, chair of the Committee on Nominations and Appointments, encourages "members of our organization to volunteer to be members of committees and propose potential awardees for the prizes presented at the Annual meeting. Having volunteered with the ACR for almost a decade, I have gained knowledge and experience that has been invaluable to my career. Do not be shy, send in an application."
ACR and REF nominations are due by June 1 and accepted candidates will be notified at the end of the summer. Committee appointments are made each year in conjunction with the Annual Scientific Meeting. Most elected terms are for three years beginning at the time of the annual meeting. Additional opportunities are available from time to time, so forms are kept on file for the following year or for consideration for any adhoc committees that may be appointed.
To learn about specific volunteer opportunities in the ACR, ARHP and REF, and to download nomination forms, please click on one of the following selections:
+ ACR and REF Opportunities
- ACR and REF Opportunities
The ACR is seeking interested and motivated members to advance rheumatology by volunteering. There is work to be done in various aspects of the College, from education to government affairs. For information on ACR volunteer opportunities, click here. Become a voice in the decision-making process today.
The ACR Research and Education Foundation is working to expand its cadre of loyal volunteers by establishing a network of ACR/ARHP members who are interested in advocating for the REF in their communities. REF volunteers assist by participating in the Development Advisory Council, the Scientific Advisory Council, and directing patients and other individuals who are interested in supporting rheumatology training and research to the REF. For more information about volunteer opportunities with the REF, please click here.
The deadline for ACR/REF Volunteer nominations is June 1. Complete an application today for a colleague or for yourself. If you have questions, please contact
+ ARHP Opportunities
- ARHP Opportunities
Please click here to apply online or via fax with the print and send application
. The Membership & Nominations Committee meets in December every year. Please submit your electronic or hard copy volunteer application for consideration, we will contact you once decisions are made and applications will be reviewed annually.
The volunteer leadership of the ARHP is responsible for governing the division, reviewing its budget, planning its educational events, selecting its education content, creating its products, and many other responsibilities. If you are interested in meeting and working with the best professionals in the field of rheumatic diseases and increasing your knowledge, submit your volunteer information. All volunteer forms are reviewed by the ARHP Leadership in choosing members for the future standing committees, subcommittees, and task forces.
The ARHP has many standing committees and subcommittees, listed here. Current committee rosters are listed here.
+ Shorter-term Opportunities
- Shorter-term Opportunities
