ACR Open Rheumatology

ACR Open Rheumatology Journal

Applications Invited: ACR Open Rheumatology Editor, 2024–2028 Term

The American College of Rheumatology Committee on Journal Publications announces the search for the position of Editor, ACR Open Rheumatology (ACROR). ACROR is the official open access journal of the American College of Rheumatology. The journal publishes high-quality articles reporting on original investigations in all aspects of rheumatology-related research (basic science, translational science, clinical science, epidemiology, health outcomes, health policy, and education) as well as reviews, images and commentaries. All articles published by ACROR are fully open access: immediately freely available to read, download and share.

The official term of the next ACROR editorship is January 1, 2024–December 31, 2028; however, some of the duties of the new Editor will begin during a transition period starting September 1, 2023. ACR/ARP members who are considering applying for position should submit a nonbinding letter of intent by May 15, 2023 to the Kimberly Murphy (kmurphy@rheumatology.org).

Individuals who are applying (or who are considering applying) for this position are also encouraged to contact any of the following individuals if they have questions:

How to Apply

  1. Read the ACROR Editor Background Information
  2. Review the Conflict of Interest Guidelines and identify any potential considerations
  3. Review and complete the ACROR Editor Application and provide the required information/documents
  4. Submit a nonbinding letter of intent by May 15, 2023

The application deadline is May 15, 2023. Applications will be reviewed during the summer of 2023.

ACROR Editor Application

About ACR Open Rheumatology

ACR Open Rheumatology (ACROR), an official journal of the ACR, is a peer-reviewed open access publication (now indexed and fully searchable in PubMed) for clinicians, scientists, researchers, and practitioners in the field of rheumatology and related disciplines. ACROR publishes high-quality articles reporting on original investigations in all aspects of rheumatology-related research (basic science, clinical science, epidemiology, health outcomes, health policy, and education) as well as reviews and commentaries.

There is a 20% discount on the article publication charge (APC) for articles on which the first or corresponding author is a member of the ACR/ARP. The manuscript submission site for ACR Open Rheumatology is open and reviewing articles for publication. Submit Article >

As an open access publication, ACROR does not charge subscription fees, and ACR membership is not a requirement to view any of the content.

See more information about ACR Open Rheumatology.

Editorial Team

Patricia P. Katz, PhD, and Edward H. Yelin, PhD, Editors

ACROR publishes monthly issues under the direction of Co–Editors-in-Chief Patricia P. Katz, PhD, and Edward H. Yelin, PhD, as well as Deputy Editors Gabriela Schmajuk, MD, and Bruce N. Cronstein, MD. In addition, all articles are published EarlyView shortly after acceptance, prior to appearing in a monthly issue.

Table of Contents: 2022–2023

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