Anisha B. Dua MD, MPH

Dr. Anisha B. Dua is a nationally recognized rheumatologist, educator, and vasculitis specialist at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She serves as Professor of Medicine, Director of the Northwestern Vasculitis Center, and Rheumatology Fellowship Program Director. Her career combines clinical expertise in vasculitis with a strong commitment to medical education and workforce development in rheumatology.

According to a 2025 profile in The Rheumatologist, Dr. Dua was appointed Chair of the American College of Rheumatology Committee on Training. In this role, she aims to improve rheumatology training through innovative educational programs, expanded learning resources, and stronger support for both adult and pediatric rheumatology trainees.

Dr. Dua has held numerous leadership positions within the American College of Rheumatology, including Chair of the In-Training Exam Task Force and leadership roles in rheumatology e-learning initiatives. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she founded the Virtual Rheumatology Program for Fellows in Training (V-FIT), creating a national platform for rheumatology education.