Abby Abelson, M.D., F.A.C.R.
| Appointed: |
2002 |
| Gender: |
Female |
| Languages: |
English |
Rheumatologic and Immunologic Disease
Biographical Sketch
Abby G. Abelson, MD, FACR, is Interim Chairman of the Department of Rheumatology,Vice Chairman for Education at the Orthopaedic & Rheumatologic Institute, and Education Program Director in the Department of Rheumatologic and Immunologic Diseases, as well as Director of Education at the Center for Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Disease at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Ohio. Dr. Abelson earned her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed her internship and residency in Medicine at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Cleveland, where she was Chief Resident. She subsequently completed a fellowship in Rheumatology at University Hospitals of Cleveland.
Dr. Abelson is board-certified in the subspecialty of Rheumatology and is a certified Clinical Densitometrist. She is a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology, and she currently serves on the Research and Education Foundation Strategic Planning Committee, the Committee on Training and Workforce, and the Subcommittee on Academic Workforce. In 2007, Dr. Abelson received the American College of Rheumatology Research and Education Foundation Clinical Scholar Educator Award.
Professional Highlights
- Interim Chair, Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases, Cleveland Clinic
- Vice Chair for Education, Orthopaedic and Rheumatology Institute, Cleveland Clinic
- Recipient, Clinical Scholar Education Award, American College of Rheumatology, Research and Education Foundation
- Member, Committee on Training and Workforce, American College of Rheumatology
- Chair, Subcommittee of the Academic Workforce, America College of Rheumatology
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH |
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| Internship: | Mount Sinai Medical Center (Closed), Internal Medicine, Cleveland, OH |
| Residency: | Mount Sinai Medical Center (Closed), Internal Medicine, Cleveland, OH |
| Fellowship: | University Hospitals of Cleveland, Rheumatology, Cleveland, OH |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) Kirkland College, Clinton, NY |
Additional Training
- Harvard-Macy Program for Educators in the Health Professions January -May 2008
- International Society for Clinical Densitometry Certification
Certifications
Rheumatology
Internal Medicine
Specialty Interests
Metabolic bone diseases, Osteoporosis.
Awards & Honors
- Alpha Omega Alpha, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 1979.
- Alice Paige Cleveland Award for "Outstanding Leadership Qualities," CWRU School of Medicine 1979.
- Selected for inclusion in Best Doctors in America. Woodward/White, Inc. August, 1998, 2000, 2001-2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009.
- Selected for inclusion in Guide to Top Doctors. Center for the Study of Services. 1998, 2001.
- Selected Participant in the Harvard Macy Institute's Program for Educators in the Healthcare Professions. Cambridge, Massachusetts, January - May 2008.
- Interim Chair, Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases-5/08 to present.
- American College of Rheumatology Research and Education Foundation Clinical Scholar Educator Award 7/08 -6/10.
Professional Memberships
- American College of Rheumatology
- International Society of Clinical Densitometry
- American Society for Bone and Mineral Research
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Industry Relationships
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Integrity in Innovation page.
Consulting. Dr. Abelson receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant or speaker for the following companies:
- Novartis
- Sanofi-Aventis US Inc.
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