Around the Rheum

“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 training.

At the time of recording, Dr. Azin Ahrari was a PGY4 Rheumatology fellow at University of British Columbia. She is now a PGY5 Fellow. She graduated from University of Ottawa Medical School and completed her internal medicine training at Western University in London, Ontario.

And Dr. Peter van Stolk was a graduating PGY5 rheumatology fellow from the University of British Columbia. He completed both his medical school and Internal Medicine residency at UBC. He is now a practicing Rheumatologist in Kelowna, BC.

“...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.

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In this episode of 'Around the Rheum', host Daniel Ennis is joined by Dr. Mohammad Bardi and Dr. Jean-Paul Makhzhoum to discuss the importance of ultrasound in the diagnosis and management of large vessel vasculitis, advancements that have been made in recent years, and the best ways to successfully assess and apply what is learned from the ultrasound scans.

Bios:

Dr. Mohammad (Mo) Bardi is a Rheumatologist and USSONAR Fellow and Faculty, additionally trained in vascular ultrasound. He is a Clinical Instructor at the University of British Columbia.

Dr. Jean-Paul Makhzhoum is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Montreal, specializing in vasculitis.

Dr. Daniel Ennis is a Rheumatologist and Vasculitis Specialist at the University of British Columbia.

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In this episode of 'Around the Rheum,' host Daniel Ennis chats with Canada's own Dr. Ron Laxer and Dr. Ross Petty, two of the world's most distinguished experts in pediatric rheumatology. Ron and Ross reflect on their careers, lessons learned and taught, how much has changed over time in their profession, and what the future may hold.

Bios:

Dr. Ron Laxer is a Staff Rheumatologist at the Hospital for Sick Children and a Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine at the University of Toronto. Together with Dr. Earl Silverman, he established the world-famous Pediatric Rheumatology Division and training program at SickKids, and is considered one of the best in the world in his field.

Dr. Ross Petty is a Pediatric Rheumatologist at British Columbia Children's Hospital and a Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia. He is the 'grandfather of pediatric rheumatology' in Canada, having established the first formal pediatric rheumatology clinical, teaching, and research program at the University of Manitoba. Ross is a Member of the Order of Canada.

Both Ron and Ross are editors of the 'Textbook of Pediatric Rheumatology', the 8th Edition of which is due out this month, December 2020.

Dr. Daniel Ennis is a Rheumatologist and Vasculitis Specialist at the University of British Columbia and, in the words of Leonard Cohen was 'born with the gift of a golden voice'.

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 Baijnauth (CRA) for leading production.

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In this episode of 'Around the Rheum,' host Daniel Ennis chats with the CEO of the Canadian Rheumatology Association (CRA), Ahmad Zbib, about the role our organization has played so far in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. From developing CRA position statements to pivoting our Annual Scientific Meeting to a virtual platform to supporting our members through the transition, the CRA has been there every step of the way.

Bios:

Dr. Ahmad Zbib has been the CEO of the CRA since 2018. Prior to joining our organization, he worked for many years with The Arthritis Society (TAS), thus, he has his finger on the pulse of rheumatology in Canada. Always an engaging speaker, Ahmad was a pleasure to interview.

Dr. Daniel Ennis is a Rheumatologist and Vasculitis Specialist at the University of British Columbia and, in the words of Leonard Cohen was 'born with the gift of a golden voice'.

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 Baijnauth (CRA) for leading production.

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.

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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 entity: Paediatric inflammatory multi-system syndrome (PIMS). Dr. Morin works in Montreal, QC, a Canadian hotspot for COVID-19, and has first-hand experience working with children suspected of having PIMS. Join our host, Dr. Daniel Ennis, as we unpack this subject within the context of the current pandemic.

• Dr. Marie-Paule Morin is a Paediatric Rheumatologist at St Justine University Hospital in Montreal.
• Dr. Daniel Ennis is a Rheumatologist and Vasculitis Specialist at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC.