American College of Rheumatology

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The American College of Rheumatology is a professional medical organization in the United States dedicated to advancing the care of patients with rheumatic diseases through research, education, advocacy, and the development of clinical guidelines.

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instanceOf nonprofit organization
professional medical organization
abbreviation ACR
advocatesFor patients with rheumatic diseases
rheumatology professionals
collaboratesWith international rheumatology organizations
country United States of America
surface form: United States
develops classification criteria for rheumatic diseases
clinical practice guidelines for rheumatic diseases
quality measures in rheumatology
field rheumatology
focus rheumatic diseases
foundedAs American College of Rheumatology self-linksurface differs
surface form: American Rheumatism Association
hasDivision Association of Rheumatology Professionals
hasMemberType health professional members
physician members
trainee members
headquartersLocation Atlanta
surface form: Atlanta, Georgia
influences clinical practice in rheumatology worldwide
language English
offers continuing medical education
professional certification and training programs
organizes annual scientific meeting
professional education courses
publishes ACR Open Rheumatology
Arthritis & Rheumatology
Arthritis Care & Research
purpose advancement of care for patients with rheumatic diseases
development of clinical practice guidelines
health policy advocacy
medical education
research promotion
rebrandedAs American College of Rheumatology self-link
regulates rheumatology training standards in the United States
serves health professionals in rheumatology
rheumatologists
subjectOf guidelines on gout management
guidelines on osteoarthritis management
guidelines on rheumatoid arthritis management
guidelines on systemic lupus erythematosus management
guidelines on vasculitis management
supports patient and public education on rheumatic diseases
rheumatology research
taxStatus 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
website https://www.rheumatology.org

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Council of Medical Specialty Societies hasPart American College of Rheumatology
Wegener's granulomatosis recognizedBy American College of Rheumatology
American College of Rheumatology foundedAs American College of Rheumatology self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: American Rheumatism Association
American College of Rheumatology rebrandedAs American College of Rheumatology self-link