Make a difference by selecting rheumatology as your subspecialty
50 million Americans are waiting for you to choose rheumatology as your subspecialty, and the American College of Rheumatology is here to help you make the choice.
What is Rheumatology?
Rheumatology includes the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of over 100 complex and interesting diseases, including autoimmune diseases, arthritis, and musculoskeletal conditions. Rheumatologists care for a wide array of patients—from children to senior citizens. They also see inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and scleroderma and common musculoskeletal diseases like osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.
The Life of a Rheumatologist
- Flexible lifestyle
- Exciting research opportunities
- High demand and competitive compensation
- Rewarding long-term patient relationships
- Huge impact on quality-of-life issues
- Variety of fellowship opportunities
Educational Resources
- High Impact Rheumatology- a curriculum developed to instruct primary care physicians about rheumatology basics.
- Rheumatology Self-Assessment Program
- Rheumatology Image Bank
- UpToDate
Fellowship Resources
- Rheumatology Training Programs Directory
- GME Information about Rheumatology Programs
- About the Rheumatology Fellowship Match
- FindAResident - find open residency and fellowship positions
- Rheumatology Career Road Map
- ACR Career Connections
