In medicine, a field where burnout is becoming the norm, there is much promotion of the idea of work-life balance. In reality, the scales between work and life aren’t really balanced. Is the potential for change on the horizon?

I recently sat down with Dr. Daniel Battafarano, chair of the ACR’s Workforce Solutions Committee, to discuss workforce study findings, their impact on the next few years, and proposed interventions to address these issues.

As I was training as a rheumatologist, I found myself drawn to rheumatologic disorders in older patients. In particular, I was intrigued by programmatic development that could improve both disease outcomes and older adults’ quality of life. This was not the “sexiest” topic in rheumatology and it was hard to figure out how to get started. I was extremely fortunate to find a mentor.

Origin stories have captivated me ever since my childhood spent reading Greek Mythology and Marvel comic books. Superheroes have different powers and personalities.