Typically, recommendations for external peer review (EPR) arise from peer review committees that are faced with issues they can't resolve—lack of specialty expertise, conflicts of interest and other potential legal or credibility issues. The board should also have the right to determine whether it needs EPR to answer concerns or protect itself legally even if the medical staff believes it can, or has, conducted a fair review.

Attending the 2020 CRC Sympoisum is sure to keep you busy, provide valuable education, and great networking opportunities, but make sure you leave some time to enjoy the New Orleans area. When you first think of New Orleans, you likely think of taking a stroll down Bourbon Street. So yes, go to Bourbon Street and soak it all in, but don’t forget about these alternatives in the area that are real crowd pleasers. Check out our list of local attractions.

Mentoring is a relationship between two or more people that provides each party a structured professional connection to share experiences and skills. In addition to sharing experiences, mentoring is used to guide others when needed. It is suggested that all professionals find a mentor, especially early in their careers. Learning from a mentor will build your knowledge base and can provide support in areas in which your mentor may have more experience.

Rheumatology is the subspecialty of internal medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and other diseases of the joints, muscles, and bones. According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, rheumatic diseases—which typically cause pain, swelling, disability, deformity, and/or loss of function in the affected area.