News from the American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals
The American College of Rheumatology has formed a Musculoskeletal
Ultrasound task force which is charged to assess the feasibility of
developing certification for use of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in the
course of Rheumatology Practice. Physician Assistants and Nurse
Practitioners are expected to be included along with Rheumatology
Physicians in this process. Stay tuned for updates regarding
new developments. SPAR′s current secretary, Susan Richmond,
PA-C, is representing the ARHP in this endeavor. You may reach her
at spar@focus-ed.net.
Salary Data
The 2009 Census report for rheumatology PAs has been drafted. Find
out what rheumatology PAs are making for salary, if they are taking call,
and what kind of procedures they are doing.
Compare salaries to Internal Medicine PAs across the country. Compare
the mean with the Standard deviation and find out the range of salaries from
the national AAPA census.
What is the mean age and the sex of practicing PAs in rheumatology? For
the specifics, please go to the Professional Practice tab for this informative report.
Join SPAR for two upcoming CME programs
Recent Advances in Gout Treatment
A complimentary webinar sponsored by Society of Physician Assistants in Rheumatology (SPAR)
This program is designed for physician assistants (PAs), nurse practitioners (NPs),
physicians (MDs/FPs) and nurses (RNs/LPNs) who care for patients with gout in a clinical,
surgical or research setting. Content is geared to advanced practice professionals.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, the participant will be able to:
1. Diagnose and manage patients with gout. 2. Describe the role
that diet plays in gout. 3. Describe appropriate therapy for gout.
Faculty:
Robert Wortmann, MD, MACR Professor of Medicine, Section of Rheumatology Dartmouth Medical School and Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Joan McTigue, PA-C Divisions of Rheumatology & Dermatology University of Florida Medical Center and VA Hospital
Accreditation
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS - This program has been reviewed and
is approved for a maximum of one hour of AAPA Category I CME credit by the Physician Assistant
Review Panel. Approval is valid for one year from the issue date of May 24,
2011. Participants may submit the self-assessment at any time during that period. This
program was planned in accordance with AAPA’s CME Standards for Enduring Material Programs and for
Commercial Support of Enduring Material Programs.
NURSES - This program has been approved for 1.0 contact
hours to be provided by the Florida Board of Nursing Provider #50-7071. Each nurse should
claim only those hours that he/she actually attends and educational activity.
Each attendee should claim only those hours
that he/she actually attends an educational activity.
Support This program was supported by an educational grant from URL Pharma.
Systemic Lupus Erythmatous - David I. Daikh, MD, PhD
4:00-5:00 pm
Gout and Other Crystal-Induced Arthritis - Joan McTigue, PA-C
This program is not yet approved for CME credit. Conference organizers plan to request AAPA Category I CME credit from the Physician Assistant Review Panel. Total number of approved credits yet to be determined.
SPAR Members receive a discount of $120 and SPAR dues cost only $40/year or $10 for PA students.
Join today and start enjoying your member benefits now!
SPAR strives to serve the needs of PAs and PA Students whose specialty is
Rheumatology. SPAR’s mission is to enhance the health and well being
of persons with Rheumatological disorders through the representation and
advancement of PA/physician teams. SPAR’s Web site serves its members
and the public by providing a forum for services and ideas designed to strengthen
and promote the PA profession in Rheumatology and related fields. SPAR will
strive to publicize the contributions of PAs to patients, employers, and policy
makers. As the voice and advocate of PAs in Rheumatology, SPAR promotes
continuing education for its members, provides employment information to PAs
and physicians, and strengthens the PA profession by supporting and encouraging
the role of PAs in medical and health environments.
If you would like to support our mission by becoming a member or making
a donation click here
FREE CAT 1 CME for SPAR members
The Coalition of Rheumatology Educators (CORE) invite you to participate in FREE
CAT 1 CME as it pertains to Rheumatology.
Please visit this link and learn more!
FREE CAT 1 CME for SPAR members
P.O. Box 82501 