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Penn Rheumatology Newsletter

This edition of the Penn Rheumatology Newsletter features clinical program and research center updates, our newest provider, and active clinical trials.

Welcome From Peter A. Merkel, MD, MPH – Chief

The Penn Division of Rheumatology is a national leader in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with systemic autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, all forms of arthritis, and other conditions of the musculoskeletal system.

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Peter A. Merkel, MD, MPH

Chief, Division of Rheumatology
Professor of Medicine Professor of Epidemiology in Biostatistics and Epidemiology

Diversity and Inclusion

“The department will only realize its potential by adopting a culture that embraces diversity at its core. Diversity breeds innovation and innovation breeds success!” — Michael S. Parmacek, MD

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Education and Training

Penn Rheumatology is made up of world–renowned physicians and researchers in the rheumatology field and is one of the top rheumatology educational programs in the United States.

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Internal Medicine Residency

Thank you for your interest in the Internal Medicine training programs at the University of Pennsylvania.

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About Us

Penn Rheumatology has a long tradition of providing the best in patient care, medical training and conducting the latest, innovative research.

Faculty

Meet the Division of Rheumatology faculty.

Clinical Care

Penn Rheumatology is committed to providing the best possible patient care, offering a wide variety of clinical services and programs of excellence for rheumatic diseases.

Education and Training

Penn Rheumatology offers fellowship training programs that provide a professionally fulfilling foundation and diverse clinical and research experiences in the field of rheumatology.

Research and Clinical Trials

Penn Rheumatology is at the forefront of the latest clinical, translational and basic science research to advance the treatment for all types of rheumatic diseases.

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