Episodes

“...The ultrasound is a very good tool because it’s accessible, it's… not expensive, it’s non-invasive; you can get an answer right away.” -Dr. Jean-Paul Makhzhoum, University of Montreal “The technology we have now is fantastic. We have much better resolution in seeing the things we need to see. I think where the training really comes in is being able to interpret the scan and to be confident in what we are seeing.” -Dr. Mohammad (Mo) Bardi, University of British Columbia. In this episode of ...

“We were all basically on call to be called to a COVID ward, to internal medicine or intensive care. So we were in survival mode for that next step.” - Dr. Peter van Stolk In this special “Around the Rheum” series, UBC’s Dr Daniel Ennis explores the many ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected our colleagues and patients across the country. In this episode he is joined by two Rheumatology Fellows, Dr. Azin Ahrari and Dr. Peter van Stolk, to learn about the impact of the virus on their tra...

“We were all basically on call to be called to a COVID ward, to internal medicine or intensive care. So we were in survival mode for that next step.” - Dr. Peter van Stolk In this special “Around the Rheum” series, UBC’s Dr Daniel Ennis explores the many ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected our colleagues and patients across the country. In this episode he is joined by two Rheumatology Fellows, Dr. Azin Ahrari and Dr. Peter van Stolk, to learn about the impact of the virus on their tra...

“We were all basically on call to be called to a COVID ward, to internal medicine or intensive care. So we were in survival mode for that next step.” - Dr. Peter van Stolk In this special “Around the Rheum” series, UBC’s Dr Daniel Ennis explores the many ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected our colleagues and patients across the country. In this episode he is joined by two Rheumatology Fellows, Dr. Azin Ahrari and Dr. Peter van Stolk, to learn about the impact of the virus on their tra...

A new class of medications, Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors, have revolutionized the treatment of various forms of cancer by harnessing the immune system fight to these diseases. Unfortunately, these powerful drugs are sometimes associated with the development of autoimmune toxicities, otherwise known as immune-related adverse events (irAE). Enter rheumatology! Join Daniel Ennis as he talks with two of the founding members of the Canadian Research Group of Rheumatology in Immuno-Oncology (CanRIO),...

A new class of medications, Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors, have revolutionized the treatment of various forms of cancer by harnessing the immune system fight to these diseases. Unfortunately, these powerful drugs are sometimes associated with the development of autoimmune toxicities, otherwise known as immune-related adverse events (irAE). Enter rheumatology! Join Daniel Ennis as he talks with two of the founding members of the Canadian Research Group of Rheumatology in Immuno-Oncology (CanRIO),...

A new class of medications, Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors, have revolutionized the treatment of various forms of cancer by harnessing the immune system fight to these diseases. Unfortunately, these powerful drugs are sometimes associated with the development of autoimmune toxicities, otherwise known as immune-related adverse events (irAE). Enter rheumatology! Join Daniel Ennis as he talks with two of the founding members of the Canadian Research Group of Rheumatology in Immuno-Oncology (CanRIO),...

In this episode, we talk to two Rheumatologists in Montreal, the epicenter of the pandemic in Canada. Listen in on a discussion about their experiences as they set aside their practices to help on the COVID-19 wards of the Jewish General Hospital. Join our host, Dr. Daniel Ennis, as we unpack this subject within the context of the current pandemic. Note: This episode was originally recorded on 6/9/2020, prior to more extensive research on plaquenil being available. About our guests: Dr. Mar...

In this episode, we talk to two Rheumatologists in Montreal, the epicenter of the pandemic in Canada. Listen in on a discussion about their experiences as they set aside their practices to help on the COVID-19 wards of the Jewish General Hospital. Join our host, Dr. Daniel Ennis, as we unpack this subject within the context of the current pandemic. Note: This episode was originally recorded on 6/9/2020, prior to more extensive research on plaquenil being available. About our guests: Dr. Mar...

In this episode, we talk to two Rheumatologists in Montreal, the epicenter of the pandemic in Canada. Listen in on a discussion about their experiences as they set aside their practices to help on the COVID-19 wards of the Jewish General Hospital. Join our host, Dr. Daniel Ennis, as we unpack this subject within the context of the current pandemic. Note: This episode was originally recorded on 6/9/2020, prior to more extensive research on plaquenil being available. About our guests: Dr. Mar...

Over the next few months, the CRA’s Around the Rheum podcast will be exploring Canadian perspectives of COVID-19 and how it has affected different groups. Description: On May 6, 2020, The Lancet published a case series of 8 paediatric patients with a hyperinflammatory shock syndrome. Since then, similar cases have been documented throughout Europe, the United States, and now in Canada. In this episode, Dr. Marie-Paule Morin guides us through the evolving literature around a new clinical entit...

Over the next few months, the CRA’s Around the Rheum podcast will be exploring Canadian perspectives of COVID-19 and how it has affected different groups. Description: On May 6, 2020, The Lancet published a case series of 8 paediatric patients with a hyperinflammatory shock syndrome. Since then, similar cases have been documented throughout Europe, the United States, and now in Canada. In this episode, Dr. Marie-Paule Morin guides us through the evolving literature around a new clinical entit...

Over the next few months, the CRA’s Around the Rheum podcast will be exploring Canadian perspectives of COVID-19 and how it has affected different groups. Description: On May 6, 2020, The Lancet published a case series of 8 paediatric patients with a hyperinflammatory shock syndrome. Since then, similar cases have been documented throughout Europe, the United States, and now in Canada. In this episode, Dr. Marie-Paule Morin guides us through the evolving literature around a new clinical entit...

In this episode, our host Dr. Daniel Ennis is joined by Dr. Michelle Teo and Dr. Janet Pope in a discussion about the merits as well as the pitfalls of the two main streams in rheumatology, community or academic. Our guests offer their expert perspectives on a career choice that many young rheumatologists and trainees can find extremely challenging. Dr. Teo is a rheumatologist and clinical Instructor with the University of British Columbia. She is in private practice in Penticton, BC. Dr. Pope...

In this episode, our host Dr. Daniel Ennis is joined by Dr. Michelle Teo and Dr. Janet Pope in a discussion about the merits as well as the pitfalls of the two main streams in rheumatology, community or academic. Our guests offer their expert perspectives on a career choice that many young rheumatologists and trainees can find extremely challenging. Dr. Teo is a rheumatologist and clinical Instructor with the University of British Columbia. She is in private practice in Penticton, BC. Dr. Pope...

In this episode, our host Dr. Daniel Ennis is joined by Dr. Michelle Teo and Dr. Janet Pope in a discussion about the merits as well as the pitfalls of the two main streams in rheumatology, community or academic. Our guests offer their expert perspectives on a career choice that many young rheumatologists and trainees can find extremely challenging. Dr. Teo is a rheumatologist and clinical Instructor with the University of British Columbia. She is in private practice in Penticton, BC. Dr. Pope...

Welcome to Around the Rheum! In our inaugural episode, we interview Dr. Mary-Ann Fitzcharles, the lead author of the Canadian Rheumatology Association’s position statement on Medical Cannabis (published in 2019). Join our host, Dr. Daniel Ennis, as we unpack this position statement and dive into the future of Medical Cannabis from a uniquely Canadian perspective. Around the Rheum is produced by the Canadian Rheumatology Association's Communications Committee. A special thank you to the podcast...

Welcome to Around the Rheum! In our inaugural episode, we interview Dr. Mary-Ann Fitzcharles, the lead author of the Canadian Rheumatology Association’s position statement on Medical Cannabis (published in 2019). Join our host, Dr. Daniel Ennis, as we unpack this position statement and dive into the future of Medical Cannabis from a uniquely Canadian perspective. Around the Rheum is produced by the Canadian Rheumatology Association's Communications Committee. A special thank you to the podcast...

Welcome to Around the Rheum! In our inaugural episode, we interview Dr. Mary-Ann Fitzcharles, the lead author of the Canadian Rheumatology Association’s position statement on Medical Cannabis (published in 2019). Join our host, Dr. Daniel Ennis, as we unpack this position statement and dive into the future of Medical Cannabis from a uniquely Canadian perspective. Around the Rheum is produced by the Canadian Rheumatology Association's Communications Committee. A special thank you to the podcast...

Welcome to Around the Rheum, a brand new podcast from the Canadian Rheumatology Association, where we discuss the biggest issues facing Canadian rheumatologists and talk to the leading experts in the field. Welcome to the conversation! Around the Rheum is produced by the Canadian Rheumatology Association's Communications Committee. A special thank you to the podcast team, Dr. Dax G. Rumsey (CRA Communications Committee Chair), Dr. Daniel Ennis (Host), David McGuffin (Producer) and Kevin Baijnau...

Welcome to Around the Rheum, a brand new podcast from the Canadian Rheumatology Association, where we discuss the biggest issues facing Canadian rheumatologists and talk to the leading experts in the field. Welcome to the conversation! Around the Rheum is produced by the Canadian Rheumatology Association's Communications Committee. A special thank you to the podcast team, Dr. Dax G. Rumsey (CRA Communications Committee Chair), Dr. Daniel Ennis (Host), David McGuffin (Producer) and Kevin Baijnau...

Welcome to Around the Rheum, a brand new podcast from the Canadian Rheumatology Association, where we discuss the biggest issues facing Canadian rheumatologists and talk to the leading experts in the field. Welcome to the conversation! Around the Rheum is produced by the Canadian Rheumatology Association's Communications Committee. A special thank you to the podcast team, Dr. Dax G. Rumsey (CRA Communications Committee Chair), Dr. Daniel Ennis (Host), David McGuffin (Producer) and Kevin Baijnau...