Education

Pediatric Rheumatology Elective for Residents

Residents interested in an elective rotation in Pediatric Rheumatology can find additional information in the Elective Compendium which is located on the Current Residents web site under the "Curriculum" section.

Residents considering a career in Pediatric Rheumatology may find it useful to attend or participate in the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR).  The ACR Research and Education Fund has awards and grants for residents to encourage their participation. 

Information about fellowship training programs is also available through the ACR web site.

Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship - The Big News for 2008!

In June 2008, a challenge/matching grant was approved by the The Wasie Foundation to support the establishment of a Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship Program at the University of Minnesota.

The goal of the program will be to train new specialists that can advance patient care, professional education, and research for arthritis and other rheumatic conditions for the benefit of the 6,400 children in our area and children elsewhere.

The Exciting Challenge!
We will have only until next June 30 to raise money that qualifies for these matching funds.

The challenge/matching grant is approved for up to $500,000, and will match dollar-for-dollar gifts made by individuals, foundations, and corporations for the development of the training program.

Click here and learn more about the need for a fellowship program in Pediatric Rheumatology.

The Minnesota Medical Foundation will be coordinating this fundraising effort, but we need you to help spread the word and raise or contribute money essential to making this future come true!

Let family and friends know about this challenge and how they can help!  For more information, please contact Cindy Adams Ellis, Director of Development, at (612) 273-8597 or by email at cae@mmf.umn.edu.  You can also make a gift online here.