ACR/EULAR Exchange Programme

EULAR and ACR offer an academic exchange programme for young academic rheumatologists in a two-year alteration. In one year, three junior and one more senior academic rheumatologist from Europe will travel to the US, the following year three junior and one more senior academic rheumatologist from the US will travel to Europe.

The programme was introduced in 1998 to provide aspiring adult and pediatric rheumatology junior faculty with a global perspective of rheumatic medicine. The intent is to provide a forum to share knowledge and experience and to promote collaborative relationships. In addition, the programme fosters the alliance between the ACR and EULAR and assists in identifying future leaders within both organizations.

The 2-week programme includes attendance at the EULAR Annual Congress or the ACR Annual Meeting respectively as well as an itinerary for visiting 3-4 academic centres relevant to the participant's interests.

2008 Exchange Programme

Academic rheumatologists from Europe who are interested in participating in the exchange programme 2008 are invited to submit their application. Participants, accompanied by a senior professor and a local host, will be able to attend the ACR Annual Meeting in San Francisco, 24-29 October 2008, as well as enjoying an educational programme of academic centre visits in the USA.

Applicants must be certified rheumatologists (adult or pediatric) under the age of 35, with a commitment to academic medicine. They need to have faculty status below the level of full professor and support of the Chief of Rheumatology at their institution of employment.

To apply, please use the online application system to forward your application including a curriculum and a list of recent publications. Deadline for application is 31 July 2008.

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Apply online for the Exchange Programme 2008

30 October - 5 November 2008

Registration deadline has expired.

What participants say:

"I am very grateful to have been participating in the academic exchange programme. (...) The excellence and commitment of the visitors and hosts, combined with the variety of interests and high standards of productivity in the visited centers were key ingredients for the success."

"I am very grateful for having an opportunity to visit and make friends with our international colleagues. We could not have been treated better. (...) They were quite generous in setting aside so much time to shepherd us through each of their healthcare and research organizations."