Building Bridges - CRA
Buildingbridges2018–2019Annual Report
Contents1Message from thePresident and the CEO2Leadership & Committees4Then and Now4Our Promise to Members4Membership Benefits5Strategic Priorities6Membership Overview8Operational Committees16Expenditure Summary16Publications17Sponsor SupportMessage from the President and the CEOI am pleased to welcome you all to the Canadian Rheumatology Association’s secondAnnual Report. Although this publication was only introduced to the organization lastyear, the CRA has a long and storied history, which has seen great contributions to therheumatology community over the many years of our existence.As the voice for Canadian rheumatologists, the CRA has not slowed down its efforts aswe continue to trailblaze through the development of challenging guidelines, controversialposition statements, and educational initiatives. Our successes over the past year,including record-breaking attendance at the Annual Scientific Meeting, is a testament tothe hard work and dedication of our Board of Directors, committees and staff.To meet the unique needs of our membership, the CRA will continue striving to deliverinnovative programs and unique networking opportunities as we collectively seek toimprove the care of Canadians living with rheumatic diseases. I look forward to thegreat strides we will surely accomplish together in the future.Vandana AhluwaliaMD FRCPCPresident, CRATo say that time flies by fast is an understatement – at least at the CRA! It feels like justyesterday I was writing my opening statement for last year’s Annual Report and, asI reflect upon our achievements, I am proud of what we continuously deliver. As youwill observe in this report, the CRA is an extremely active organization thanks to ourdedicated volunteer members, staff, as well as our key stakeholders and supporters.Our Mission:Represent Canadianrheumatologists and promotethe pursuit of excellence inarthritis and rheumatic diseasecare, education and research.Looking forward, we will be building upon our successes and focusing on evolving ourorganization as the demographics of our membership change. One of our goals is tocontinue to be increasingly relevant to our members as we provide them with supportin delivering optimal care. This will require us to diligently focus on unraveling thevarious needs of our members throughout their careers as the medical field evolves.Additionally, we are committed to raising the profile of the CRA nationally to bring thevoice of the practicing rheumatologists to key tables and ensure that this voice is heard.Here’s to a great year ahead as we work together to deliver on our mission!Ahmad ZbibMD CPHIMS-CAChief Executive Officer, CRAMAY 2019CANADIAN RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATION 2018–2019 ANNUAL REPORT1
Leadership & CommitteesExecutive LeadershipOperational CommitteesCHAIR, GUIDELINESPRESIDENTCHAIR, ANNUAL SCIENTIFICMEETING PROGRAMCHAIR, HUMAN RESOURCESDr. Vandana AhluwaliaChair, Abstract ReviewDr. Vinod ChandranDr. Evelyn SuttonCRAJ EDITOR-IN CHIEFDr. Philip BaerDrs. Claire Barber and Jessica WiddifieldDr. Tom AppletonVICE-PRESIDENTLiaisonsDr. Glen HazlewoodLIAISON, JOURNAL OFRHEUMATOLOGYCHAIR, QUALITY CAREDr. Cheryl BarnabeCHAIR, COMMUNICATIONSPAST-PRESIDENTSub-Committee Chair, Choosing WiselyDr. Shirley LakeDr. Dax RumseyDr. Joanne HomikCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERDr. Ahmad ZbibBOARD OF DIRECTORSDr. Vandana AhluwaliaDr. Louis BessetteDr. Joanne HomikDr. Ronald LaxerDr. Deborah LevyDr. Evelyn SuttonDr. Michelle TeoDr. Stephanie TomDr. John WadeSUB-COMMITTEE CHAIRSSUB-COMMITTEE CHAIRSCPD (Continuing Professional Development)Drs. Gregory Choy and Christopher PenneyAdvocacyVacantPostgraduateDrs. Marie Clements-Baker and Michelle JungEducationDrs. Mercedes Chan and Evelyn RozenblyumUndergraduateDrs. Lori Albert and Robert FerrariHuman ResourcesDr. Michelle BatthishCanREAL (Canadian Rheumatology Educationand Learning)Drs. Mercedes Chan and Susan Humphrey-MurtoCommunity PaediatricsDr. Tommy GerschmanPROGRAM COMMITTEE CHAIRSFLIRT (Future Leaders in RheumaTology)Dr. Janet PopeNRRW (National Rheumatology ResidentsWeekend)Drs. Elizabeth Hazel and Dharini MahendiraResidents’ Pre-CourseDrs. Shahin Jamal and Dharini Mahendira(MEDICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIR)Dr. Evelyn SuttonDr. Ronald LaxerDr. Raheem B. KheraniDr. John WadeLIAISON, THE ARTHRITIS SOCIETYCHAIR, PAEDIATRICSCHAIR, EDUCATIONSECRETARY-TREASURERDr. Jamie HendersonNEWLIAISON, ARTHRITIS ALLIANCEOF CANADADr. Vandana AhluwaliaPRESIDENT, ARTHRITIS HEALTHPROFESSIONS ASSOCIATION (AHPA)Sue MacQueenCHAIR, STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENTDr. Carter ThorneCHAIR, THERAPEUTICSDr. Mary-Ann FitzcharlesCHAIR, RESEARCHDr. Janet PopeChair, CIORA Grant ReviewDr. Marie HudsonCANADIAN RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATION 2018–2019 ANNUAL REPORTCANADIAN RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATION 2018–2019 ANNUAL REPORT23
Then and NowStrategic Priorities19462019CRA was established, initially called theCanadian Rheumatic Disease Association.Interest in rheumatic disease was minimaland early membership numbers were sparse.Nationally and internationally respectedorganization, with 500 membersacross the country (and growing!).The CRA exists so that Canadian rheumatologists achieve excellence in clinical care,education and research.OPTIMAL CAREMembers are supported in their efforts to provide optimal care.WORKFORCE PLANNING & MANAGEMENTMembers are aware of rheumatology workforce issues related to practicemanagement, career development, employment opportunities and training newrheumatologists.CONNECTIONMembers are provided with opportunities to feel connected.Our Promiseto MembersMembershipBenefitsConstantly striving tounderstand and serve ourmembers’ needs and wantsbased on their career stage inthe most responsive, respectful,efficient and personable manner.The CRA offers outstandingmembership benefits includingknowledge sharing, education,networking, advocacy andresearch support.RESEARCHMembers are supported in their research.STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSExternal organizations are engaged to enhance the CRA’s reputation, buildrelationships with stakeholders and promote optimal care.ORGANIZATIONAL VIABILITYLong-term viability and success of the association is ensured through goodgovernance practices and appropriate risk mitigation.Members also receivecomplimentary subscriptions toThe Journal of Rheumatologyand The Journal of the CanadianRheumatology Association.CANADIAN RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATION 2018–2019 ANNUAL REPORTCANADIAN RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATION 2018–2019 ANNUAL REPORT45
Membership ALNB1%MEMBERSHIP TYPESPECIALTY (PRACTICE)*3%1%MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENTOur members are highly engaged:23%Trainee72%Regular365 Adult58 Paediatric44 General Internal Medicine18 Other5%Emeritus*Does not include trainees and emeritus.Members may report more than one.In201851%of our members participated in at least1 CRA networking event14%participated in 2 events1 in 5 of our members are involvedin CRA committeesCANADIAN RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATION 2018–2019 ANNUAL REPORTCANADIAN RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATION 2018–2019 ANNUAL REPORT67
Operational CommitteesMEETING AT A GLANCE722Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM)Program CommitteeAttendeesMANDATEBestattendedmeetingin CRAhistory!Determine and plan all scientific elements of the CRA Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) toensure unparalleled education and networking opportunities are presented to all attendees.ACHIEVEMENTS 2019 ASM hosted in Montreal, Quebec, February 27 – March 2, uresWorkshops163AwardsSymposiaTheme: Building BridgesSessions were designed to bridge identified gaps in knowledge, therapy, diversityand cultures, distance and access to care, discovery and implementation, patientsand providers, and ensuring success into the future.The scientific program featured keynote lectures, debates, workshops, podium andposter presentations delivered by Canadian and internationally recognized experts.Much of the content was “crowd-sourced” from a needs assessment across the CRAmembership, with an emphasis placed on audience interactivity.New sessions included: State-of-the-Art Workshop Series: In response to demand for more clinical take-aways,this workshop series focused on the management of six specific rheumatic conditions CIORA Project Showcase: Grant recipient updates on CIORA-funded projects (CanadianInitiative for Outcomes in Rheumatology cAre) to spotlight the program’s success andinspire new applicationsPRIORITIES Conduct a needs assessment of the CRA membership Develop the scientific program for the annual conference to ensurethat members’ Continuing Professional Development (CPD) needs aremet through a comprehensive breadth of content and leading-edgeinformation Present networking opportunities among CRA members and the widerrheumatology community so that they can continue to work together inthe pursuit of excellence in arthritis and rheumatic disease care,education and research Provide direction to, and review and adjudicate industry symposia Review and adjudicate abstract submissions to determine poster/podiumpresenters and award nominees (Abstract Review Committee) Launch a Request for Proposal (RFP) Program for 2020 ASM workshopsCommunications CommitteeMANDATEFacilitate optimal and fluid communications between the CRA and its members, amongstmembers, and between the CRA and various stakeholders, including industry, allied healthprofessionals, patients and families, and the general public.ACHIEVEMENTS Developed new content review procedures for disseminating information to members Completed a comprehensive review of the CRA’s website with the goal of enhancingexternal communications and the membership experience Launched new website and membership database Completed external review and assessment of CRA communications to members Created and launched new feature in CRA e-Newsletter, “Who’s in the Rheum?” articlethat highlights CRA members with the goal of increasing member community awarenessand engagementPRIORITIESSave The Date:2020 ASMFebruary 26-29Fairmont Empress,Victoria, BC Improve the CRA’s social media presenceDevelop CRA-endorsed podcasts with content of interest to our membersComplete the CRA history projectIdentify CRA members from each region of Canada (West, Central, East) to respond tomedia requests Support effective communication/collaboration amongst community rheumatologists Continue the Who’s In The Rheum? column and establish Accounting and Board ofDirectors columns in the CRA newsletterCANADIAN RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATION 2018–2019 ANNUAL REPORTCANADIAN RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATION 2018–2019 ANNUAL REPORT89
Education CommitteeHuman Resources CommitteeMANDATEMANDATEProvide member education through a variety of CRA programs and initiatives designedfor members and rheumatology trainees as well as facilitate rheumatology education formedical undergraduates / postgraduates and paediatric / internal medicine trainees.Ensure that the CRA workforce issues are identified nationally, provincially and regionally,and that appropriate strategies are identified/developed to strengthen workforce capacityacross Canada.ACHIEVEMENTSACHIEVEMENTS Accreditation and facilitation of the 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) Development of 2019 Residents’ Pre-Course program Implementation of Future Leaders in RheumaTology (FLIRT) mentorship program(conclusion of 2016-2018 program and 2018-2020 program launch) Establishment of NWRITE Sub-Committee, to operate under the umbrella of the CRAEducation Committee Development, dissemination and review of 2018 National Written RheumatologyIn-Training Examination (NWRITE) for adult rheumatology trainees Review of CRA accreditor status and assessment of potential CRA accreditationopportunities, associated costs and administrative resources Adjustment to the Education Committee’s organizational structure has provided workingsub-committees the opportunity to respond to the needs of the CRA membership Two co-chairs along with 18 committee members from across Canada recently reformedthe committee The committee established the work plan for 2018-2020 which follows a framework of“Curate, Create and Collaborate”PRIORITIES Collaborate with the ASM, Residents’ Pre-Course, FLIRT and NRRW ProgramCommittees to facilitate program planning Develop, produce and analyze the 2019 NWRITE trainee examination Assess the need for difficult-to-teach topics in rheumatology programs and determinehow to best share resources Develop a national core set of learning objectives for undergraduate education Inform and educate CRA members about upcoming implementation ofCompetency-Based Medical Education (CBME) in rheumatology training programs Promote scholarship and provide expertise in medical education Review CPD opportunities, including accreditation of CRA activities and informmembership on Section 2 and Section 3 Maintenance of Certification (MOC) creditsPRIORITIES Conducting a scoping review of workforce-related research and ensure these materialsare available to the CRA Preparing and launching a 2020 Stand Up and Be Counted Survey Establishing consensus and disseminating resources for education and advocacy toensure consistent messaging about workforce issues facing rheumatology across Canada Continuing to support the successful CRA Summer Studentship Program Exploring interprofessional collaboration opportunities related to rheumatology modelsof care as well as synergies with other CRA committees and related rheumatology andmedical organizations (ACR, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada) Collaborating with ongoing programs addressing workforce needs (FLIRT, TROT) Support CRA members in advocating for HR resources in their regionsCRA SUMMER STUDENTSHIP PROGRAM464Student Participants2001 - 201816%of participants historicallychose rheumatology as asub-specialty28clinical and researchbased summerstudentships (2018)Clinical studentships were sponsored by Pfizer Canada; research studentships were funded as part of theGovernment of Canada’s Summer Jobs program.CANADIAN RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATION 2018–2019 ANNUAL REPORTCANADIAN RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATION 2018–2019 ANNUAL REPORT1011
Guidelines CommitteeQuality Care CommitteeMANDATEMANDATEPrioritize, fund and support the development of evidence-based guidelines for variousrheumatic diseases, and disseminate them to the membership and medical community at large.Support member activities in the domains of Equity, Access, Quality Patient Management,and Resource Stewardship, and work with key stakeholders to achieve optimal patient care.ACHIEVEMENTSACHIEVEMENTS Launched ‘Canadian Recommendations for the Assessment and Monitoring of SystemicLupus Erythematosus’ Supported the development of the CRA Position Statement on Medical Cannabis Established a collaboration between ACR, CRA and Australia, with a plan to establisha living systematic review and network meta-analysis, eventually leading to livingguidelines that could be quickly updated as new evidence emerges/drugs approved Launched a multi-phased “Train the Trainer” indigenous health competency program forCRA members Launched “Indigenous Health in Rheumatology Rounds”, an interactive monthly peer-topeer discussion Stand Up and Be Counted 2 Survey distributed and qualitative data reviewed, withdissemination of results in 2019 Funding support for AAC Cost-Consequences Analysis of Models of Care forInflammatory Arthritis Patients Project – currently in Phase 2PRIORITIES Support active groups in the completion of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and developmentof Spondyloarthritis (SpA) guidelines Explore needs, prioritize and develop individualized support plans for future guidelines/guidance documents (e.g. Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Takayasu Arteritis (TA), ANCAVasculitis and/or Osteoporosis) as required Finalize standardized Conflict of Interest document applicable to the development of allfuture CRA guidelinesPRIORITIES Integrate equity issues in CRA guidelines Create national advocacy tools for quality care delivery Maintain strong linkages with Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) and continue activeparticipation in the Choosing Wisely initiativeStakeholder Engagement CommitteePaediatrics CommitteeMANDATEMANDATEPromote education and awareness of childhood rheumatic diseases and serve tostrengthen the voice of paediatric rheumatology across Canada through advocacy,education, and human resources.ACHIEVEMENTS Creation of new Community Paediatric Rheumatologist Sub-Committee providesopportunities for connection for our community paediatrics members Developed relationship with the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) to form a SpecialInterest Group and hold workshops at the CPS annual meeting As a result of advocacy efforts, triamcinolone hexacetonide has now become available inCanada without need for the Special Access Program, facilitating patient care immensely Launched the Practice Patterns Survey Maintenance of significant paediatric representation on all CRA Operational CommitteesDevelop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across Canada to further theCRA’s mission priorities.ACHIEVEMENTS Chair appointed along with 10 committee members (January 2019) Priorities establishedPRIORITIES Drug shortages and overall drug access (in collaboration with Health Canada) Manage and nurture relationships with key stakeholders to ensure CRA continues to berecognized as a valued voice for rheumatologists in CanadaPRIORITIES Develop and maintain CRA relationship with key national childhood arthritis patientorganizations Develop and disseminate Paediatric Human Resources Survey to identify rheumatologyworkforce issues related to practice management, career development, employmentopportunities and training new rheumatologistsCANADIAN RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATION 2018–2019 ANNUAL REPORTCANADIAN RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATION 2018–2019 ANNUAL REPORT1213
Therapeutics CommitteeCanadian Initiative for Outcomesin Rheumatology cAre (CIORA)MANDATEIdentify and address all therapeutic issues that are relevant to the CRA membership as wellas develop position statements and respond to drug shortages/withdrawals as required.ACHIEVEMENTS Published CRA Position Statement on Medical Cannabis in the Journal of Rheumatologyand disseminated internationally Finalized CRA Position Statement on Biosimilars Provided consultations and expert input on multiple topics (ISMP Canada consultation onthe naming of biologics; response to Health Canada’s Expert Panel on Immune GlobulinProduct Supply and Related Impacts in Canada; etc.) Communicated drug shortages to CRA membership (Myochrysine; Shingrix) Finalized Standard Operating Procedures for developing CRA position statements andcommunicating drug shortages/withdrawalsPRIORITIES Develop and communicate Position Statement on Stem Cell Therapy Disseminate Biosimilars Position Statement to membership and industry partners Continue to respond to drug shortages/withdrawals as required and maintain essentialrelationships with Health Canada and other key stakeholders Continue to support work towards harmonization of access to biologics for rheumatoidarthritis by private insurersResearch CommitteeMANDATECommitted to securing adequate sponsorship funding, formulating new funding strategiesand ensuring members are supported in their research by making recommendations on otherresearch-related activities/issues to the CRA.MANDATECIORA’s grant program supports sustainable projects related to rheumatic diseases thatpromote the following pillars:Awareness/Advocacy/Education Health Economics/Sustainability of Health Care/Quality ImprovementEarly Access for Rheumatic Disease PatientsMulti-Disciplinary Care TeamsMETRICS 573,000 2,867,611Total funding received( 597,798 in 2017)Requested by researchers3731Letters of Intent(43 in 2017)Grants submitted(34 in 2017)6 t
Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) Program Committee MANDATE Determine and plan all scientific elements of the CRA Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) to ensure unparalleled education and networking opportunities are presented to all attendees. ACHIEVEMENTS 2019 ASM hosted in Montreal, Quebec, February 27
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