Aradhna Agarwal, MD, MPH Receives ACR Distinguished Fellow Award

Recognizing excellence and outstanding contributions to rheumatology, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the Association of Rheumatology Professionals (ARP) has named Aradhna Agarwal, MD, MPH, a recent graduate of the Columbia Rheumatology Fellowship Program, a recipient of its prestigious Distinguished Fellow Award. Selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants, Dr. Agarwal earned this honor for her exceptional contributions to the field, marking a significant milestone in her career and bringing distinction to the Columbia University Irving Medical Center | NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology.

As a recipient of this prestigious award, Dr. Agarwal will be honored at ACR Convergence 2026, the College’s annual meeting, taking place in Orlando, Florida. She will be recognized in person during the Opening Session on November 7, 2026, and will receive complimentary meeting registration and a $1,500 cash award.

Additional recognition will include coverage in ACR Convergence Today and The Rheumatologist, the ACR’s newsmagazine, as well as acknowledgment on the ACR website and social media channels.

Dr. Agarwal’s achievement marks an exciting milestone as she advances in her career in a Full Time Faculty role in our division, following completion of her fellowship training in July 2026. This recognition highlights her accomplishments as an emerging professional whose contributions help strengthen and advance the field of rheumatology.

The Columbia Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology congratulates Dr. Agarwal on this well-deserved honor and wishes her continued success in her future endeavors.