Indian Rheumatology Association
| Type | Professional Medical Organization |
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| Focus | Rheumatology |
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| Website | www |
The Indian Rheumatology Association (IRA) is a professional organization of rheumatologists and related professionals in India. Its annual meetings called IRACON and are held in November or early December.[1] Besides the national conference, IRA organises regional CMEs and zonal conferences for promoting Rheumatology education and awareness among medical professionals.[2] As of December 2025, the President of Indian Rheumatology Association is Dr Aman Sharma. [3]
Journal
The association publishes the quarterly peer-reviewed medical journal, the Indian Journal of Rheumatology. It has been published quarterly since 2006 and was formerly published as the Journal of Indian Rheumatism Association from 1993 until 2005. The Journal was started by A.N.Chandrasekaran its first editor, who also started the first dedicated department of rheumatology in India in 1979[4][5][6]. The editor-in-chief of the renamed journal in 2006 was Ashok Kumar (AIIMS).[7]
References
- ^ "Rheumatology conference begins at PGI". Times of India - Chandigarh edition. 2014-11-27. Retrieved 2016-08-23.
- ^ "CME held on rheumatology". The Hindu - Vishakhapatanam edition. June 10, 2014. Retrieved 2016-08-24.
- ^ "Dr Aman Sharma takes over as President of Indian Rheuatology Association at Yashobhumi, New Delhi".
- ^ "Department of Rheumatology, Madras Medical College – Reminiscence – IRA eNewsLetter". Retrieved 2026-02-21.
- ^ "Prof Dr A.N.Chandrasekaran". AlumniMMC. Retrieved 2026-02-21.
- ^ "History of IRA & Rheumatology in India | Indian Rheumatology Association". Retrieved 2026-02-21.
- ^ "IJR Editor | Indian Rheumatology Association". Retrieved 2026-02-21.