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News from Ottawa & Northern Ontario: Recent Moves & Retirements

Ashley Sterrett • Edition: Fall 2021
Ashley SterrettOver the last several months there have been some new developments within the rheumatology community in Ottawa.
  • Drs. Sterrett and Meilleur moved practice to join a multi specialty group as of Oct 2021. They are currently accepting new patients.
  • Dr. Al-Azem moved from Ottawa to Calgary in August 2021.
  • Dr. Karsh has retired from the University of Ottawa after more than 30 years of practice in Ottawa. We wish you well, Dr. Karsh!
In northern Ontario, there are also some new announcements:
  • Dr. Wes Fidler has joined the RheumCareers preceptor program. Rheumatology residents will now be able to sign up for a community elective program in Thunder Bay. Accommodation and transportation is subsidized by the ORA. For more information, please visit this link: Community Electives
  • Dr. Pat Ciaschini announced her retirement in June, 2021. Dr. Ciaschini was active on several ORA committees, and will continue as an emeritus member. We wish you well, Dr. Ciaschini!

Other Articles in the Fall 2021 Newsletter

  • President's Message
  • OMA Section on Rheumatology Report
  • Northern Ontario Committee
  • Government Affairs Committee
  • Geoff Carr Fellowship 2022/2023 - Applications Now Being Accepted
  • ORADE Report: Dr. Nathaniel Dostrovsky
  • 2022 ORA Membership Renewals Begin November 1!
  • Informatics Committee Update
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