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Dr. Marie Clements-Baker
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Holly Shea
Excellent Clinical Exposure to Rheumatic Diseases: The Kingston Health Sciences Centre Rheumatology clinics receive referrals from a very large area. Large numbers of patients with inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue diseases and vasculitides are seen and, there is exposure to the full breadth of Rheumatology.
Training in MSK Ultrasound: Dedicated ultrasound technique teaching for Rheumatology trainees is available. As well, anatomy and additional teaching is scheduled each academic year for trainees.
Support for Educational Activities: Funding is available for travel to conferences and courses. Textbooks and a membership to the American College of Rheumatology is provided.
Immunology Curriculum: A basic science curriculum relevant to Rheumatology is provided for trainees.
Research Opportunities: Division members are active in a number of research areas. Excellent research mentorship is offered to trainees in the areas of basic sciences, clinical epidemiology, and medical education.
Opportunities in Medical Education: Trainees in the Rheumatology program will have a variety of opportunities to develop and practice teaching skills, by teaching both residents and medical students.
Excellent Faculty and Mentorship: The Rheumatology Division at Queen’s University is known for dedicated faculty who enjoy teaching and providing mentorship, including career guidance, to postgraduate trainees.
Collegial Environment: The environment at Queen’s University and Kingston Health Sciences Centre is collegial and supportive. Traditionally, there has been a very friendly community of subspecialty residents, and close connections with the Core Internal Medicine training residents. There is excellent support from the Program Director, Division Chair and dedicated Program Assistant.
This residency program is for 2 years.
Program length of training does not exceed the Royal College or College of Family Physicians of Canada standard.
As per the Rheumatology training program curriculum, the training is 2 years in length, progressing through the following stages of Competency-Based Medical Education:
Ontario | |||
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Effective October 4th, 2023 | |||
PGY1 | $67,044.99 | ||
PGY2 | $72,804.48 | ||
PGY3 | $78,190.61 | ||
PGY4 | $84,712.26 | ||
PGY5 | $90,073.03 | ||
PGY6 | $95,190.86 | ||
PGY7 | $99,836.15 | ||
PGY8 | $105,844.41 | ||
PGY9 | $109,734.47 | ||
Professional Leave | 7 working days/year Additional time off provided for writing any CND or US certification exam, leave includes the exam date and reasonable travel time to and from the exam site. Additional RCPSC & CFPC Certification Examination Prep Time
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Annual Vacation | 4 weeks |
Meal Allowance | No |
Frequency of Calls | 1 in 4 In-hospital, 1 in 3 home |
Pregnancy Leave | 17 weeks |
Parental Leave | 35 weeks, 37 weeks if resident did not take pregnancy leave |
Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (SUB) Plan | Top-up to 84% 27 weeks for women who take pregnancy and parental leave; 12 weeks for parents on stand-alone parental leave. |
Provincial Health Insurance | Yes |
Extended Health Insurance | Yes |
Provincial Dues (% of salary) | 1.3% |
Dental Plan | 85% paid for eligible expenses |
CMPA Dues Paid | Under current arrangements, residents are rebated by Ministry of Health and Long Term Care for dues in excess of $300. |
Long-Term Disability Insurance | Yes – 70% of salary, non-taxable. |
Statutory and Floating Holidays | 2 weeks leave with full pay and benefits; 10 stat days plus 1 personal floater. Residents are entitled to at least 5 consecutive days off over the Christmas or New Year period, which accounts for 3 statutory holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day), and 2 weekend days. |
Life Insurance | Yes, 2x salary |
Salary and Benefit Continuance | A resident that can’t work due to illness or injury will have salary and benefits maintained for 6 months or until end of appointment (whichever occurs first) |
Call Stipend | Regular: $127.60 in-hospital; $63.80 home call or qualifying shift on shift-based services. Weekend premium: $140.36 in-hospital; $70.18 home call or qualifying shift on shift-based services. |
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