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In addition to joining the ACR\u2019s governing body, Dr. Sheikh has been appointed to serve as the ACR Board of Directors liaison to the Collaborative Initiatives Department (COIN).<\/p>\n

The COIN department highlights rheumatology\u2019s relevance to the healthcare community and public by using rheumatic diseases as case studies for treating complex disease, advancing health equity, eliminating health disparities, and improving the quality of patient lives.<\/p>\n

About the ACR:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0As the leading authority and trusted partner of rheumatology professionals, the mission of the ACR and its governing body (Board of Directors) is to continually advance the specialty and the future of rheumatology.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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