Welcome to Rheumatology University of Toronto
Geographic Orientation University of Toronto Medical School is at College and University, kitty-corner to the Toronto General Hospital
Geographic Orientation The U. of T. Division of Rheumatology uses the resources of 4 hospitals
Geographic Orientation TWH TGH MSH
Faculty Division Director Claire Bombardier Program Director Arthur Bookman Hospital Division Heads: UHN/MSH Jorges Sanchez-Guerrero St. Michael s - Louis Perlin Sunnybrook - Gregory Choy Women s College- Gillian Hawker HSC- Brian Feldman
Faculty & Trainees 31 full time rheumatologists 14 part time rheumatologists 6 PGY4 s, 4 PGY5 s specialty trainees 21 postgraduate trainees..and a lot of mice
Program Committee (Adult) meets monthly Dr. Arthur Bookman (Program Director) Dr. Claire Bombardier (Division Director) Members: Dr. Louise Perlin, Dr. Gregory Choy, Dr. Dana Jerome Dr. Lori Albert Dr. Heather McDonald-Blumer Chief Resident- appointed Resident Representative (elected by you, generally a PGY4)
Administration Staff: Charmaine Heath cheath@iwh.on.ca Julie Amato jamato@mtsinai.on.ca Eve Pereira eve.pereira@uhn.ca
Program PGY4 Year General Rheumatology.. What you will experience: Exposure to common and uncommon presentations of rheumatic diseases Growing familiarity with proper use of the laboratory, imaging and other investigation tools. Use Diagnostic Algorithms A growing ability to dissect out complicated presentations
PGY4: General Rheumatology- What you should learn (cont): Type, mechanisms, place for medications of all types in rheumatology injection techniques, synovial examination, radiological interpretation and appropriate application Mechanisms of disease The place of surgery and AHP s
PGY5: Subspecialty Rheumatology- SubSpecialty Clinic Rotations: Ankylosing Spondylitis, Antiphospholipid Ab Syndrome Clinic, Psoriatic Arthritis, Pediatric Rheumatology, Pregnancy Management, Osteoporosis Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogren s Syndrome, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Vasculitis
Curriculum in Common Academic Half Day Lectures Ultrasound course Immunology Seminars Visiting Professor Rnds Trial Methodology Seminars Intracity Rounds Laskin Rounds you are going to LOVE Laskin!
Funded Annual Meetings: American College of Rheumatology Rheumatology.org http://www.rheumatology.org/education/annua l/student trainee awards. asp?tab=1 (FIT Scholarship) National Rheumatology Residents Weekend (NRRW) every 2 years. Canadian Rheumatology Association Annual Scientific Programme Rheum.ca Ontario Rheumatology Association
ACR FIT Scholarship Includes: Meeting registration fees Registration for one pre-conference course (Review, Basic, Clinical) 1 Meet-the-professor session 5 nights shared hotel room/taxes Round-trip economy airfare reimbursed after meeting
Resources http://pgme.med.utoronto.ca POWER (Postgraduate Web Evaluation and Registration) Rheumatology.utoronto.ca University of Toronto Rheumatology Website http://rcps.medical.org/ Royal College
Evaluations in Training ITER- CanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Communicator, Collaborator, Manager, Health Advocate, Scholar, Professional. Done on POWER.
Evaluations in Training Multiple Choice Quizzes OSCE National Written Examination (NWRITE) Evaluation by Program Committee Regular Meetings with Program Director or Division Director (includes career planning)
Vacation/Education Leave PGY4, PGY5.4 weeks vacation per year (20 working days) 7 days conference/education leave & 1 personal day Christmas: off 5 days; work 5 days (PAIRO) No carry-over to next year ACR 4 days Religious Holidays count as vacation
Vacation Submit at least 4 weeks in advance Fill in form and give to Charmaine Heath Provide alternate dates First come First served You must be responsible for adjusting your schedule and Cancel clinic commitments do it in writing!
Is Toronto a Big Cold Program? We pride ourselves in our mentorship You will meet with your fellow trainees as a group at least twice a week You will receive regular feedback and evaluations You will be counselled on career planning, research experience, optional opportunities
Social Annual events include: Summer acquaintance party Dinner and Canada Night at the ACR Christmas party Resident s Precourse and Dinner at the CRA Ogryzlo Day and Dinner
Welcome to Toronto Welcome to Rheumatology