Rheumatology

Curriculum Plan for Residents in Transition to Discipline

Rotation PriorityRequiredWhen PossibleOptional
General Rheumatology TTD1a TTD1b , TTD2 F1 , F2 , F3 , F4 , F5 , F6a , F6b
Longitudinal Care Clinic TTD1a F1 , F2 , F3
MSK TTD1a
Multidisciplinary Clinics TTD1a , TTD1b , TTD2 F1 , F2 , F3
Pediatric Rheumatology TTD1a TTD1b TTD2 , F1 , F2
Radiology and Pain TTD1a , TTD1b , F3
Subspecialties TTD1a , TTD1b TTD2 , F1 , F2 , F3
EPA code EPA title
TTD1a Performing histories and physical examinations in uncomplicated patients with rheumatologic disease, including documenting and presenting findings - Part A: History and Physical
TTD1b Performing histories and physical examinations in uncomplicated patients with rheumatologic disease, including documenting and presenting findings - Part B: Assessment and Documentation
TTD2 Recognizing emergency rheumatologic situations and following up appropriately
F1 Assessing and providing initial diagnosis and treatment plans for patients with uncomplicated rheumatology presentations
F2 Triaging and proposing initial management of patients with emergency rheumatologic conditions
F3 Detecting MSK abnormalities through physical examination
F4 Performing knee arthrocentesis
F5 Counselling patients and/or families regarding diagnosis and treatment plans for uncomplicated rheumatologic diseases
F6a Completing written documentation for uncomplicated patient encounters - Part A: Clinical Documentation
F6b Completing written documentation for uncomplicated patient encounters - Part B: Prescriptions