The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) has resources to help navigate diagnosis and treatment for seeing patients with rheumatological disease, including clinical practice guidelines, information for patients, a rheumatology provider directory, details on vaccinations in patients with rheumatic disease, and educational opportunities for primary care providers.
Clinical Resources
Vaccination Considerations for Pediatrics
Vaccination Considerations for Adults
ACR Clinical Practice Guidelines
Patient Information & Referrals
Rheumatology Provider Directory
Rheumatology Education
The ACR has created several online educational activities for primary care providers on topics such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), and more. Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit is available for many activities. Visit the ACR Education Center to view the full catalog or view the list of activities below.
- Virtual Lupus Clinic Series
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Signs and Symptoms Team Education Program
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) For Pediatric Providers
- Materials to Increase Minority Participation in Clinical Trials
- Navigating Reproductive Health in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- A Signs and Symptoms Team Education Program on Treating Osteoarthritis
- Exploring PsA & Reproductive Health: Case by Case
- Lupus Virtual Provider Education Series
Visit the ACR Education Center
In-Person Training
To see information about in-person training opportunities, please visit the Collaborative Initiative page on the ACR website.