Rheumatology Program's Education Activities
Education Activities Directed to Trainees and Students
Teaching activities for trainees and residents on Rheumatology rotations at UHN include weekly educational rounds focused on core topics in Rheumatology. In addition, faculty and trainees participate in weekly virtual rounds — organized by the Sinai Health Faculty — which feature presentations from local, national, and international speakers. The program also hosts bi-weekly journal clubs and research rounds to foster critical appraisal and scholarly discussion.
The Rheumatology Program welcomes medical students, Internal Medicine residents, and elective trainees into its core training clinics, while also offering several sub-specialty fellowship opportunities. Clinical placements and preceptorships are available for various health professions, including advanced clinical training through the Advanced Clinician Practitioner in Arthritis Care Program.
Each year, the Translational Immunology session brings together clinical and research trainees to explore how scientific discoveries directly inform and improve patient care in Rheumatology at UHN.
Education Activities Directed to Faculty and Staff
- Weekly virtual rounds that showcase local, national, and international speakers. Based at and organized by the Faculty at Sinai Health
- Bi-weekly Journal Club and research rounds (Bombardier Research Rounds)
Education Activities Directed to Patients and Families
The Rheumatology Program provides patients with educational materials on a range of disease entities, including—but not limited to—Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Lupus. For instance, the Spondylitis Program at UHN has developed accessible online resources for individuals living with Ankylosing Spondylitis, offering practical guidance such as exercise recommendations to support disease management and overall well-being.
Education Activities Directed Outside Schroeder Arthritis Institute
The Rheumatology Program offers sub-specialty fellowship opportunities to both Canadian and international trainees, fostering advanced clinical and academic development. In addition to training, the program regularly hosts key academic association meetings, including:
- Ankylosing Spondylitis-Axial Spondyloarthritis National Back Summit
- SPARCC Scientific Day
- Spondylitis Patient Forum: Co-hosted by SPARCC and Canadian Spondylitis Association
- Annual meeting of the Spondylitis Research and Treatment Network (SPARTAN)
- International Symposium on Psoriatic Disease
