American College of Rheumatology

American College of Rheumatology (pronunciation: a-mer-i-can col-lege of rheu-ma-tol-o-gy) is a professional organization of Rheumatologists and associated health professionals who are dedicated to healing, preventing disability, and curing the more than 100 types of arthritis and related disabling and sometimes fatal disorders of the joints, muscles, and bones.

Etymology

The term "Rheumatology" originates from the Greek word "rheuma," which means "that which flows as a river or stream" and the Greek word "logia" which means "the study of."

History

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) was founded in 1934 as the American Rheumatism Association (ARA). The name was changed to the American College of Rheumatology in 1985. The ACR is an ethically-driven, professional membership organization committed to improving the care of patients with rheumatic disease and advancing the rheumatology subspecialty.

Mission

The mission of the American College of Rheumatology is to empower Rheumatologists and health professionals to excel in their specialty. In doing so, the ACR offers education, research, advocacy and practice management support to help its members continue their innovative work and provide quality patient care.

Related Terms

• Rheumatology
• Arthritis
• Rheumatologist
• Joints
• Muscles
• Bones

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on American College of Rheumatology
• Wikipedia's article - American College of Rheumatology

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