Thank you to Dr. Sharon Straus

The Department of Medicine is very thankful to Sharon for her excellent leadership and contributions as PIC over the last six years. On behalf of the Department, a beautiful painting has been presented to Sharon. The painting is a lovely addition to her office, reflecting the gratitude of the Department of Medicine. The DOM also thanks Sharon Marr and Katina Tzanetos for their thoughtful choice.

Please see below for the following updates:

1. Rheumatology Rapid Access Clinic
2. Career Transitions Workshop
3. BMO Research Chair in Anti-Racism and Health Equity: Job Description live on UofT site
4. EPIC Q&A Town Hall – November 6^th – 12:00pm – 1:00pm – Zoom

*Sent on behalf of Dr. Rachel Shupak*

Dear all

It has been a pleasure in developing and running the Rheumatology Rapid Access clinic here at SMH. The clinic has been running weekly for the past 26 months and we have seen approximately 350 new patients largely referred from RRC/GIM, ER, and FHTs here at SMH. The RRAC  has served as an excellent teaching opportunity for our Rheumatology PGY4s who have seen a wide spectrum of semi-urgent consults. Patients deemed to require ongoing Rheumatology care, after initial assessment and initiation of therapy, were transferred to one of our Rheumatology colleagues for longitudinal care.

It is with some sadness that I have decided to retire after 43 amazing years at SMH. However, I am delighted to announce that I will be passing this torch to my outstanding colleague Dr. Lauren Glick who will continue to run this important clinical service. The RRAC will continue on Wednesday mornings and I have attached the original announcement from the summer of 2022 with all the pertinent details which have not changed.

During my retirement, I plan to publish the data collected from the past 26 months to inform the results of our work in the RRAC.

I thank Lauren for agreeing to take over the RRAC and I thank all of my colleagues for their referrals and collegiality in allowing us to improve the care of our patients at SMH.

Please share this information with your respective faculty.

With kindest regards to all

Rachel Shupak

On October 29, Sharon Straus presented various options available to SMPA Associates as they approach retirement.  Thank you to Marika Hohol and Louise Perlin, both recent retirees, who shared their experiences.  It is highly recommended that anyone approaching this next chapter watch this video as many excellent insights and tips were shared.

https://vimeo.com/1024730422?share=copy

Password: SMPACareerTransitions

Call for Applications

The Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto and Unity Health Toronto – St. Michael’s Hospital are seeking applications for the BMO Chair in Anti-Racism and Health Equity at the St. Michael’s Hospital site of Unity Health Toronto. The successful candidate must be eligible to hold a Scientist research appointment at Unity Health Toronto, and be eligible to hold an Associate or Full Professor academic appointment at the University of Toronto. This Chair is a five-year term, with the opportunity to renew once, provided funding is available. The tentative start date of this appointment is April 1, 2025 (negotiable).

More information and instructions on how to apply are attached.

Do you have questions regarding the change to Epic on November 30/December 1?

Please join us at a town hall zoom meeting with Trevor Jamieson who will be available to answer your questions and review a few important points as we approach moving to EPIC.

How to Connect:

Zoom Meeting Link

https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/65013540046?pwd=4roKbQnY6neUXXp8eunyqT7TnfOaRu.1

Meeting ID: 650 1354 0046

Passcode: 727998