Who We Are
The Emirates Society for Rheumatology (ESR) is a professional body under the Emirates Medical Association dedicated to advancing the field of rheumatology in the United Arab Emirates.
ESR’s foundation is built on five core functions:
1
Lead efforts to improve rheumatology care by identifying emerging trends, needs, and challenges in clinical practice, policy, and education.
2
Promote and conduct evidence-based, high-impact research to enhance patient care and outcomes in rheumatic diseases.
3
Facilitate knowledge translation by bridging clinical research and everyday practice, ensuring that new evidence reaches healthcare professionals and patients effectively.
4
Deliver high-quality education and training to healthcare providers, patients, and the community through regular scientific meetings, workshops, and partnerships with global rheumatology societies.
5
Build capacity and mentorship networks by supporting young professionals, specialists, and academic researchers in the field of rheumatology within the UAE and the wider region.
Our Mission
The overarching goal of ESR is to elevate the standard of rheumatologic care across the UAE through collaboration, innovation, and education. We strive to:
Develop and disseminate clinical guidelines that reflect global best practices tailored to local needs.
Support initiatives that improve early diagnosis, comprehensive management, and long-term outcomes for patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
Support initiatives that improve early diagnosis, comprehensive management, and long-term outcomes for patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.