Program Overview

The intent of this program is to encourage the development of activities to disseminate content from ACR meetings to healthcare providers that treat patients with rheumatic diseases, including rheumatologists, dermatologists, primary care practitioners, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Educational activities that disseminate content to patients with rheumatic diseases will also be considered. Patient information activities/materials must be free from influence or the appearance of the influence from commercial entities.


COMMERCIAL SUPPORT
Commercial support needs to be secured prior to application submission. Otherwise, proof of funding (Letter of Intent) must be included with this application, with proof of secured funding provided no later than 30 days prior the ACR meeting start date. No exceptions.

Resources:
Education Partner Program Guidelines
Submission Requirements
Needs Assessment Template
Budget Template

Review Process
ACR will review all completed proposals within 8 weeks of submission and send a notification of acceptance, or a request for more information (RMI). If a submitting organization receives an RMI, they will have one opportunity to revise their original application by the new deadline date (2 weeks from revision email date). Applications that are not complete and resubmitted by the deadline will not be considered for the 2024 Education Partner Program.

ACR reserves the right to reject topics, formats, or materials deemed inappropriate. The ACR reserves the right to request a review of the slide presentations at any time.

If you have questions, please contact educationpartners@rheumatology.org.


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* 1. I have read, and agree to comply with, the 2024 Education Partner Program Submission Requirements.

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* 2. Applicant Organization Information:

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* 3. If the entity responsible for the execution of the activity will be receiving commercial support for the activity, please provide the name of supporter and the amount of funding anticipated.
The organization(s) providing funding for the program, if different from the applicant.

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* 4. Additional Supporters and Funding amounts

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* 5. Third-Party Organization
As applicable - the organization(s) responsible for logistics

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* 6. Billing Information 
Organization that will be invoiced for the administrative fee. 

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* 7. Who do we notify?
Please list the names and email addresses of all those you wish to receive notifications regarding this proposal:

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