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.
Be on the lookout for a Call for Nominations of Officers and Volunteers - Coming February 2012
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!
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
P.O. Box 82501 