RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Kuznar, Wayne T1 Burning Platform for Change Drives Success in Pediatric Rheumatology JF MD Conference Express YR 2013 FD SAGE Publications VO 13 IS 18 SP 35 OP 35 DO 10.1177/155989771318017 UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/13/18/35.abstract AB Key success features for pediatric rheumatology have included an improvement in the pipeline of talent and the development of a research network to improve the care of children with rheumatic disease. This article discusses threats to the survival of the field of pediatric rheumatology in North America, the response to those threats, and future directions.