Division of Rheumatology
The Division of Rheumatology is committed to excellence in the areas of patient care, and education in an academic environment dedicated to discovery through basic research and clinical investigation.
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100 % Rheumatology board passing rate
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6,000 Patient visits per year to the Arthritis Center at UI Health
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400 Patient visit for consultation service per year
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The Rheumatology fellowship program aims to train highly competent board eligible fellows. Our clinical practice offers exposure to the full spectrum of musculoskeletal diseases. The opportunity exists and we strongly encourage participation in scholarly works including research.
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Research
The Division of Rheumatology has a strong research focus on Rheumatoid Arthritis and Sarcoidosis and has numerous clinical trials that focus on Sarcoidosis, Scleroderma, Raynaud’s phenomenon and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
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Patient Care
The Division of Rheumatology at UI Health provides care to patients with the full spectrum of rheumatic and autoimmune diseases, including arthritis and allied conditions and disorders of connective tissue.
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Bernie Mac Sarcoidosis Translational Advanced Research (STAR) Center
The Bernie Mac Sarcoidosis Translational Advanced Research (STAR) Center is committed to provide patients with all forms of sarcoidosis with outstanding care and to evaluate patients in a timely, compassionate and courteous manner. Dr. Nadera Sweiss, an internationally-recognized expert in sarcoidosis, is the program director for the Bernie Mac Sarcoidosis Translational Advanced Research (STAR) Center. The center collaborates with cardiology, pulmonary, and rheumatology to provide multidisciplinary care for these complex patients.
To support the UIC Bernie Mac Star Clinic, please visit our support us page.
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