Membership benefits
Global
AWIRs global partners and chapters are essential to our mission of fostering the advancement and education of women in rheumatology. Our digital footprint includes over 11,000 touchpoints worldwide and is key in our mission to connect Rheumatologists across continents.
Accredited Education
AWIR offers its members premier medical education and professional advocacy training with specific initiatives for physicians, advanced practice providers, and fellows.
Advocacy
AWIR advocates work on the frontline of healthcare. We provide support for our community with tools and resources necessary for actively engaging legislators and regulators around the country. Join our network to support AWIR policy priorities at both the state and federal level.
Practice Development
AWIR is dedicated to providing support for physicians in developing the practice of Rheumatology. Resources provided include mentoring, networking, contract review techniques, and negotiation skills.
Clinical Trials
AWIR is dedicated to engaging members and partners in research that will improve the treatment of rheumatic diseases and patient's lives.
Local Community
AWIR local chapter meetings give members the opportunity to network, mentor and lead on a local and regional level. Attendance is free and all are invited.
Events
AWIR offers CME accredited meetings throughout the year focusing on key initiatives scientific updates and our signature immunology bootcamp.
Membership Fees
Members
$150
Discounts available for Local Chapter Attendees
Fellows/Medical Students/
Medical Residents
FREE
A signed letter of attestation from your Program Director / Chair, on institution letterhead, is required. Employment offers/contracts are not acceptable.
ex-US Physicians and Allied Health Professionals
Fees may be reduced and/or waived based on individuals country ranking by the World Bank and the Board's discretion.
Memberships are valid until rescinded by the member. Notifications will be sent to the email on file, so please ensure that this is a personal email address you will always be authorized to access.
RULES FOR MEMBERSHIP
Membership in the Association includes health care providers whose practices involve the treatment of patients with rheumatic diseases.
Rheumatology clinicians: Rheumatology specialty health care providers participating in the care of patients with Rheumatic diseases (Adult and Pediatric).
Non-Rheumatology clinicians: Non-Rheumatology specialty health care providers participating in the care of patients with Rheumatic diseases
- A licensed or retired Rheumatologist may join by paying membership dues.
- Fellows-in-training and recent graduates (within 3 years) can join by providing a letter of certification from the Rheumatology Program Director or proof of the date of completion of fellowship training. This can be uploaded during the Registration process. Membership fees will be waived. (The employment contracts are not acceptable as proof of trainee status).
Credentials:
- Physicians (MD, MD PhD, DO MBBS), Advanced Providers (Advanced Nurse, ACPAC, AHP, Nurse Consultant, NP, D-NP, Physician Assistant)
- Fellow: Rheumatology Fellows in clinical training to receive credentialing as a Rheumatologist. This is inclusive of early career physicians within 3 years of graduation. Attestation letter required from Program Director or Chair.
- Medical Student / Medical Resident: A medical student or resident, enrolled in an accredited training program, with interests in Rheumatology. Attestation letter required from Program Director or Chair.
- PhD / PharmD: Credentialed scientists who work in the field of Rheumatology