Announcements & News
ACR Convergence 2024
This year's ACR Convergence 2024 was a resounding success for our team! Here's a look at what we accomplished together:
By the Numbers
- 21 Abstracts: 16 posters & 5 oral presentations
- 4 Scientific Sessions
- 2 Courses Taught
- 7 Session Moderators
A special shoutout to Dr. Berk Degirmenci, who received 1st Place at the Adult Thieves Market for his outstanding case presentation, "Mystifying Malaise: A Tale of Joints and Jumbled Thoughts."
Reception Highlights
We hosted a successful and heartwarming reception at City Tap House Penn Quarter, where we reconnected with our incredible alumni. Thank you to all who joined us and helped make the event unforgettable! Your support continues to inspire our work.
Here’s to another year of advancing rheumatology and celebrating excellence!
Congratulations to Dr. Degirmenci for his election to membership in the BU Alpha Omega Alpha Class of 2024!
We are thrilled to announce that our rheumatology fellow, Huseyin Berk Degirmenci, MD, has been elected to the membership of the BU Alpha Omega Alpha Class of 2024. Election to Alpha Omega Alpha is an honor signifying a lasting commitment to professionalism, leadership, scholarship, research, and community service. A lifelong honor, membership in the society confers recognition for a physician's dedication to the profession and the art of healing.
Congratulations to Dr. S. Reza Jafarzadeh on his Promotion to Associate Professor
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. S. Reza Jafarzadeh has been promoted to the rank of Associate Professor of Medicine, in the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. This achievement reflects his dedication, hard work, and significant contributions to his field of research and our institution. Please join us in congratulating Reza on this remarkable achievement. His success is an inspiration to all of us and a true reflection of the caliber of faculty we have in our section!
Congratulations to Dr. Maureen Dubreuil on her Promotion to Associate Professor
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Maureen Dubreuil has been promoted to the rank of Associate Professor of Medicine, in the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. This achievement reflects her dedication, hard work, and significant contributions to her field of research and our institution. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Dubreuil on this remarkable achievement. Her success is an inspiration to all of us and a true reflection of the caliber of faculty we have in our section!
“Congratulations to Top Doctors 2024: Recognizing Excellence”
Congratulations to Andreea Bujor, David Felson, Eugene Kissin, Tuhina Neogi and Michael York for their well-deserved inclusion in the esteemed list of 'Top Doctors 2024'. This directory, meticulously curated by healthcare research firm Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., features 2,048 of the region's most distinguished physicians, recognized for their exceptional contributions and peer-acknowledged expertise.
Congratulations to Dr. Andreea Bujor on her Promotion to Associate Professor
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Andreea “Anda” Bujor has been promoted to the rank of Associate Professor of Medicine, in the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. This achievement reflects her dedication, hard work, and significant contributions to her field of research and our institution. Please join me in congratulating Dr. Bujor on this remarkable achievement. Her success is an inspiration to all of us and a true reflection of the caliber of faculty we have in our section!
Congratulations Dr. Sali Merjanah
I am thrilled to share some fantastic news with all of you. Our esteemed colleague, Dr. Sali Merjanah has been honored with the highly prestigious ACR Distinguished Fellow Award.
The ACR Distinguished Fellow Award is a testament to Dr. Sali Merjanah's dedication, expertise, and significant impact on our industry. Her tireless efforts, innovative thinking, and commitment to excellence have not only advanced her own career but have also elevated the entire rheumatology community.
As we celebrate this remarkable achievement, we look forward to your continued leadership and inspiration in the field. Your accomplishments serve as a beacon of excellence for all of us in the research community.
Congratulations once again, Dr. Merjanah! Your success is well-deserved, and we are excited to see where your journey takes you next.
Announcing Boston MCRC Pilot Grant RFA 2023
Boston Musculoskeletal Clinical Research Collaboratory, a NIAMS funded CCCR, is delighted to announce a Request for Applications (RFA) for Pilot Project Grants
Funding Start Date: August 1, 2023
Funding available: $22,500.00
Key Dates
RFA Release Date: March 1, 2023
Notification of Intent: April 14, 2023
Application Due: June 1, 2023
Funding Start Date: August 1, 2023
Boston MCRC awards one grant per year for a project period of 12 months. We encourage new applicants, however pending progress of already awarded pilots, the PI may submit a competitive renewal for a 2nd year of funding, which will be reviewed with all other applications.
The goal of the Pilot Program is to support clinical research opportunities with the MCRC providing clinical research study design and methodologic advice and assistance. The MCRC focus is on musculoskeletal and rheumatic disorders and their impact. Successful applicants will periodically attend our multidisciplinary Research Accelerator to present updates and to receive methodologic input and feedback at various stages of their proposal, such as study design and analytic approaches.
For full details and the application please visit https://www.bumc.bu.edu/bostonmcrc/pilot-grants/boston-mcrc-pilot-grant-2023-rfa/
Congratulations Dr. Jean Liew
Congratulations to Dr. Jean Liew on receiving two awards presented at ACR 2022.
Rheumatology Research Foundation Investigator Award
and
Spondylitis Early Career Investigator Award.
Dr. Liew (@rheum_cat) was super busy at ACR Philly being the top tweeter of #ACR22. Dr. Liew provided useful, important, clear and concise summaries of various abstracts/community hubs/posters throughout the meeting, which took a lot of pre-planning and work. She was helping the entire global Rheumatology community (including patients) keep up with all of what was going on at ACR.
Thanks @rhuem_cat
Virtual MSK Elective
Section of Rheumatology now offering Virtual MSK Elective for URiM medical students and residents.
Dr. Eugene Kissin has created this 1-month Musculoskeletal Examination and Imaging Elective to help overcome the obstacles that URiM medical students and residents may face in getting mentored in joint and soft tissues examination, radiography and ultrasound imaging, as well as foster enthusiasm for a career in rheumatology.
The goal of the training program is to attract URiM residents/medical students to the field of Rheumatology through an intensive, month-long curriculum of training in musculoskeletal anatomy, physical examination, radiography and ultrasound examination through a virtual environment. Participants will be guided through web-based modules in musculoskeletal radiograph interpretation, musculoskeletal ultrasound use, and surface anatomy and musculoskeletal physical examination to be used as part of this curriculum.
Program Highlights
- students receive a handheld ultrasound equipment & iPad
- real-time remote ultrasound and physical examination guidance & feedback
- Independent ultrasound scan review by Dr. Kissin
- anatomy & musculoskeletal radiograph interpretation modules
- musculoskeletal ultrasound modules
- surface anatomy and physical examination modules