ACR Convergence 2026 Patient Perspectives Call for Submissions
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (ARP) invite patients who have been impacted by rheumatic diseases, along with patient sponsor organizations, to submit their stories for the Patient Perspectives Program. These stories will allow patients affected by rheumatic disease to share their journeys and experiences living with rheumatic diseases with thousands of rheumatology healthcare providers, worldwide.
Accepted submissions will be published in an official journal of the American College of Rheumatology, Arthritis & Rheumatology, and the presenting author (a patient impacted by rheumatic disease) will have the opportunity to present their story at ACR Convergence 2026 (November 6-11). The presenting author will be provided complimentary registration to ACR Convergence 2026.
When you are ready, log in using your rheumatology.org login. If you don't have a rheumatology.org account, create an account now.
The deadline to submit patient stories is June 9, 2026, at 11:59 AM ET.
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Accepted submissions will be published in an official journal of the American College of Rheumatology, Arthritis & Rheumatology, and the presenting author (a patient impacted by rheumatic disease) will have the opportunity to present their story at ACR Convergence 2026 (November 6-11). The presenting author will be provided complimentary registration to ACR Convergence 2026.
How to Submit Patient Stories
Please read the Patient Perspectives Guidelines.When you are ready, log in using your rheumatology.org login. If you don't have a rheumatology.org account, create an account now.
The deadline to submit patient stories is June 9, 2026, at 11:59 AM ET.
Browser Requirements: Google Chrome is the recommended browser. You may experience issues using Firefox or Microsoft Edge.
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