Affiliate Member Benefits

Advanced Practitioner Scholarships

Do you currently work in the field of Rheumatology? The Pennsylvania Rheumatology Society is offering 5 scholarships, up to $1,800 each, to Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners who are interested in taking the Advanced Rheumatology Course through the American College of Rheumatology.
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For information on the course, visit the ACR website.

Application Process

• Application is open from October 1 – November 1.
• Application link will be listed below starting on October 1.
• Applicants will be notified of the outcome of the scholarship process by November 15.

 
Applicant Requirements

• Applicant must be an affiliate member of the Pennsylvania Rheumatology Society. Membership pricing, details, and application can be found at the Join PRS link on our website
• Applicant must be sponsored by a current member of the Pennsylvania Rheumatology Society. If they are not a current member, they can also apply at the Join PRS link on our website.
• Applicant does not need to be a member of the ACR, but the course is less expensive for ACR members.
• Recipients of scholarship must, to the best of their current knowledge, intend to stay in Pennsylvania and practicing in a rheumatology setting for 3 years.
• PRS will follow up with the recipient following course completion for 3 years to monitor impact of the course.

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