International Academic Exchange Program is designed to give aspiring adult and pediatric rheumatology junior faculty a global perspective in rheumatic medicine. The program sends American faculty to Europe and European faculty to the U.S. on a reciprocal basis. The program recognizes outstanding adult and pediatric rheumatology junior faculty, both research-based and clinical, and exposes them to the exciting work that is being done by their colleagues overseas.
Medical advances are often the result of fruitful collaboration.
This exchange program allows participants to share knowledge and experience and also creates opportunities for collaboration. Travel schedules will allow sufficient time for a fairly comprehensive overview of the laboratories and academic centers visited. Ample leisure and social time will be planned to allow the four U.S. participants to enjoy the host countries and to meet with European colleagues. A tentative itinerary will be available when selected faculty are asked to confirm their participation. Every Chief of Rheumatology who is a member of the American College of Rheumatology is eligible to be self-nominated for the Senior Faculty Host Coordinator Position.