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.