Everything You Need to Know About Being a Rheumatologist During the Pandemic!

Presented on May 6, 2020 by Drs. Janet Pope and Andy Thompson

During this 1-hour webinar, Drs. Pope and Thompson will provide an update on COVID-19 epidemiological information, including data observations regarding the spread of the virus and testing.

They will discuss randomized controlled trials underway to fight the coronavirus, as well as examine how immune suppressed RA patients are faring and the future impact COVID-19 will have on them. Finally, the presenters will offer practice tips pertinent to rheumatology and suggestions on how to run a private practice during the pandemic.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  1. discuss updated epidemiological information about COVID-19
  2. describe current randomized controlled trials underway to fight COVID-19
  3. recognize current and future impacts of COVID-19 to the RA patient

CanMEDS Roles

  1. Medical Expert
  2. Collaborator
  3. Scholar

This webinar is part of a series supported by unrestricted educational grants from CRA COVID-19 Response Webinar Series supporters.