Registration for NWRITE is open!
The CRA, in collaboration with training programs across the country, is administering the National Written Rheumatology In-Training Exam (NWRITE) the week of Oct. 13-16, 2026.
Call for Award Nominations
Nominate a colleague whose outstanding contributions to rheumatology deserve national recognition through the CRA Awards of Distinction, Practice Reflection and Master Awards.
Topics of Interest
Call for Abstracts is now open!
The deadline to submit is November 20, 2026
Regular Members
A Regular dues member shall be limited to persons that have graduated from university and meet at least one of the following criteria:
- A member in good standing of a College of Physicians and Surgeons of a province or territory of Canada and actively engaged in the practice of medicine; or
- A person whose practice and achievements demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Board, a competence and professional interest in rheumatic diseases; or
- A member in good standing of the faculty of a recognized medical school in Canada.
Trainee Members
A Trainee member is a medical doctor who is enrolled in a graduate or postgraduate program in rheumatology (PGY4/PGY5) at an approved institution in Canada. Trainee members must reapply annually and can be awarded a CRA membership for a maximum of two years.
Emeritus Members
An Emeritus Member is a former Regular Member of the CRA who has permanently concluded their primary professional activities in rheumatology and is no longer engaged in active clinical practice or full-time professional work.
- Submit an emeritus application for CRA review and approval
- Have held Regular Membership in good standing for a minimum of 10 consecutive years immediately prior to applying for Emeritus Membership
- Be retired from active clinical and/or professional practice in rheumatology
- Not require active licensure for their current activities (if applicable)
Become a CRA member
The Canadian Rheumatology Association represents and nurtures the diverse community of rheumatologists by enabling efficient delivery of care, fostering collaboration, and supporting education, research, and advocacy.
Since its inception, the CRA has supported and advanced the field of rheumatology by organizing networking, training, research and educational opportunities for clinicians, students, allied health professionals and researchers.