Are you a rheumatologist looking to train a nurse practitioner or physician assistant who is new to the field of rheumatology at your clinical practice? The Rheumatology Research Foundation’s Mentored Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Award for Workforce Expansion provides $25,000 in support for one year of training and integration of new NPs and PAs into the field of rheumatology. By supporting tailored training for advanced practice providers, this award expands the pipeline of rheumatology healthcare providers across the United States, particularly in geographically underserved areas. 📅 Applications are due December 1, 2026, by 5 PM ET. This cycle, supplemental funding is also available through this award for additional training focused on osteoporosis and metabolic bone health for advanced practice providers thanks to the Andrew J. Laster, MD Fund for Education and Training in Metabolic Bone Disease. Learn more about this award and view the Request for Applications on our website. #rheumatology #rheumatologyeducation #nursepractitioner #physicianassistant #healthcaretraining #mentorship #workforceexpansion