James M. Ross, M.D.

Fellow of the American College of Physicians

Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

Why did you choose to become a rheumatologist?

It combined two of my interests, immunology and the care of people who have chronic diseases.

Did you have another career before medicine?

I was a biochemist after I graduated from college. That led me to the study of immunology, which inspired me to become a rheumatologist, where I care for people who have disorders of the immune system.

What innovations in medicine excite you the most?

Today there are many new rheumatology therapies available, and that means that I can help relieve symptoms for many more patients.

What is your greatest passion in life?

My family is what matters most to me.

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Education

M.D., 1984, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Rutgers Medical School
B.S. in Biology, 1977, Cook College, Rutgers University, N.J.

Residency in Internal Medicine

University of Rochester, N.Y.

Fellowship in Rheumatology

Hahnemann University

Board Certification

Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology

Honors and Awards

Best Doctors in America, Northeast Region, 1996-1997
Kidd Foundation Research Grant, Hematochromatosis and Osteoarthritis, 1999
Best Doctors in America, 1999
Anderson Trust Research Grant, Population Study, Hematochromatosis and Osteoarthritis, 2002
Teacher of the Year, Lehigh Valley Hospital Department of Internal Medicine, 2003
Anderson Trust Teaching Grant, Rheumatology Teaching in Medical Clinic, 2004
American College of Rheumatology Clinician Scholar Educator Award, 2008
Research investigator for pharmaceutical studies on rheumatoid arthritis