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Division of Rheumatology

Program Design

The Adult Rheumatology program is designed to provide residents with training that ensures flexibility in their future career choices in Rheumatology.

The specific program objectives are based upon the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada guidelines and will build a foundation of knowledge and experience required for a successful career in clinical Rheumatology, with an academic focus.

Over ten rheumatologists participate in the two-year residency training program. Trainees move through rotations which are structured to provide exposure to both clinical rheumatology and laboratory medicine. The rotations are based at sites with a major interest and expertise in each area of rheumatology. Participating hospitals include Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph's Healthcare.

The first year of the training program is mainly intensive clinical training at the tertiary care centers with both inpatient and outpatient care, as well as development of a research project and community exposure with a community rheumatologist. St. Joseph’s Hospital has a four bed RDU unit and residents will gain first hand experience in managing inpatient rheumatologic conditions as the primary physician. Significant exposure in Metabolic Bone Disease, Vasculitis and Rheumatoid Arthritis will be gained through subspecialty clinics.

In the second year, the program is more flexible and the resident are encouraged and supported to pursue a basic or applied research project. Residents will gain intensive exposure to musculoskeletal radiology, immunology clinics and labs, as well as pediatric exposure.

SJH - St. Joseph's Healthcare
HGH - Hamilton General Hospital
RES - Research