Dear [Colleague’s Name]:
As a fellow rheumatology health professional, I am excited to tell you about the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals. The ARHP, a division of the American College of Rheumatology, is the leading organization for health professionals working in rheumatology.
As a member of the ARHP, I am provided with the best educational, networking and career development opportunities for rheumatology health professionals. You might be interested to know:
- The ARHP is a member and partner of the American College of Rheumatology.
- The ARHP offers over $20,000 in merit awards to acknowledge the professional achievements of its members.
- The ARHP offers over $100,000 in grant award programs through the ACR’s Research and Education Foundation.
- ARHP members receive a free online subscriptionto Arthritis Care & Research – a peer-reviewed publication for health professionals interested in the rheumatic disorders.
- ARHP members receive a free subscription to The Rheumatologist – a monthly magazine that focuses on news, trends, and issues instrumental in shaping rheumatology.
- ARHP members receive discounted registration fees for ACR/ARHP events and educational sessions (including discounted registration for the ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting and ACR/ARHP audioconferences).
- ARHP members are offered several unique opportunities for networking through the ARHP list serve and at ACR/ARHP meetings.
- ARHP members have exclusive Web access to members‐only content designed specifically for health professionals and practice management staff.
In addition to the current benefits of ARHP membership, the ARHP remains dedicated to creating new and useful opportunities for its members. A great example of this is the NP/PA Rheumatology Certificate Training Program, which will launch later this year. This web-based program allows PAs, NPs, and other clinicians to have an affordable, flexible way to build competence in the care of persons with rheumatic diseases. It is module-based, with each module consisting of an audio PowerPoint presentation, clinical pearls, references/resources, challenges, and an assessment. Participants who complete their chosen track of modules (pediatric, adult or combined) will receive a certificate. AMA PRA Category 1 credit will also be provided.
[Insert Colleague’s Name], I believe that an ARHP membership is a wise investment for your career, and I encourage you to join today! Please feel free to get in touch with me if you would like to hear more about my experience as an ARHP member, or if you have any questions about joining.
Additional membership information, as well as a membership application, is located at www.rheumatology.org/ARHP. As you complete your membership application, you will be asked who sponsored you. Please fill in my name, so that I will be able to follow-up with you.
I wish you the best of luck in your professional and personal endeavors. I look forward to you joining me as an ARHP member.
Success,
[Your name]
[Your Phone/e-mail address]
