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Renew Your Membership Today!
It's time to renew your membership for the 2011-2012 membership year. You can download a printable membership application.

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.

SPAR membership may be perfect for you or a colleague.

For just $40 per year you can receive current rheumatology information, discounted CME registration fees, rheumatology job opportunities, educational newsletters and networking contacts and opportunities with other rheumatology professionals.

Membership Benefits

	SPAR Reporter newsletter (3 issues per year) featuring Expert Consults, case studies, personal accounts of PAs in Rheumatology practice, and more
	Rheumatology website access to www.rheumpas.org featuring advanced professional practice information tailored to your needs in rheumatology.
	Relationships with & representation at other professional organizations including AAPA, ACR & ARHP
	Opportunities to teach, volunteer, lead and mentor!

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	Membership Categories include Fellows, Associates, Physicians and Student. Annual dues are only $40, or $10 for students.
	Our membership year is July 1 - June 30.

	Please take a few minutes to renew your membership or join now. Your continued support of SPAR makes these resources possible! Click here for the 2011-2012 SPAR membership application.

	If you have any questions about membership or joining SPAR, please contact our management office at (813) 988-7795 or by e-mail at spar@focus-ed.net