Interested in Joining the ACR?

To apply, you must complete an application form and submit dues payment. Letters of recommendation by ACR members are also required. After review by the Nominating Committee, election is by majority vote of the ACR Board of Directors. The Board considers applications only twice a year, but membership services are provided to applicants from the time of their application and dues payment.

• Membership Benefits Learn why membership in the ACR is valuable
• Membership Requirements Learn what it takes to qualify for membership
• Membership Application Form Download the form
• Membership Dues Review the dues structure

The ACR does not discriminate based on sex, color, creed, race, religion, disability, ethnic origin, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age.

For more information, contact the director of membership at .

Interested in Joining the ARHP a division of the ACR?

Do you have staff that could benefit from ARHP membership; or are you a Health professional interested in joining the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals, click here?

Application Deadlines

Members are elected in the spring and fall. For election at the ACR Annual Scientific Meeting to be held in October/November, applications and dues must be received in September. Dues will be applied to the next year and journal subscriptions will begin with the January issue.

New applicants may register for the Annual Scientific Meeting at the member fee if their applications and dues payment are received before the advance registration deadline (in September).

Membership Renewal

Membership runs from January 1 – December 31. Renewal notices are sent in October, and renewals forms/address update forms are due by January 31 to ensure inclusion in the printed membership directory. Renew your membership.