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Class of 2023
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Session Title:
IMED: Rheumatology
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Learning Objectives
Blueprint ID Learning Objectives
1138 Interpret critical clinical and laboratory findings which were key in the processes of exclusion, differentiation, and diagnosis.
11001 Demonstrate appropriate attitudes of empathy, ethics, responsibility and cultural awareness in keeping with the role of a physician.
11213 Describe 3 typical features of the back pain due to anklyosing spondylitis
11214 Describe 3 components of treatment for anklyosing spondylitis
11215 List 3 complications which may occur in anklyosing spondylitis
11216 List the 2 most common clinical patterns of psoriatic arthritis
11217 List 3 features that help distinguish psoriatic arthritis from rheumatoid arthritis
11218 Name 3 drugs used to treat psoriatic arthritis
11219 List 4 features of Reiter`s syndrome
11220 List 3 of the infectious agents which have been identified as "triggers" of Reiter`s syndrome
11221 List 3 features of the diseases in the "spondylarthropathy" family
11222 List 4 examples of spondylarthropathy
11223 Distinguish the cardinal clinical differences between the different types of chronic polyarthritis.
11224 Discuss of the pathogenesis of the different types of chronic polyarthritis.
11225 List a working differential diagnosis based on the patient's clinical findings and investigations for chronic polyarthritis.
11226 Discuss the multidisciplinary management programs for the different types of chronic polyarthritis.
11227 Elicit and distinguish the clinical differences between inflammatory versus non-inflammatory chronic polyarthritis.
11228 Describe the extra-articular manifestations of the different types of chronic polyarthritis and understand their significance with respect to prognosis.
11229 List and interpret investigations that will help in the differential diagnosis of chronic polyarthritis.
11230 Use the results of your clinical exam and investigations to gauge the present severity of the chronic polyarthritis and its prognosis.
11231 Elicit from the patient how their chronic polyarthritis affects their physical functional capacity and psychosocial environment.
11232 Describe the clinical pharmacology of the anti-rheumatic drugs used in the treatment of chronic polyarthritis.
11233 Distinguish the cardinal clinical features of the different types of acute monoarthritis.
11234 Discuss the pathogenesis of the different types of acute monoarthritis.
11235 List a working differential diagnosis based on the patient''s clinical findings and investigations for acute monoarthritis.
11236 Discuss the importance of making a diagnosis of septic arthritis and the potential serious consequences of missing such a diagnosis.
11237 Discuss the value of joint aspiration in acute monoarthritis.
11238 Identify the treatment options for acute monoarthritis especially for septic arthritis.
11239 Elicit and interpret the symptoms and signs of acute monoarthritis.
11240 Recognize the key clinical features of septic arthritis and its predisposing conditions.
11241 Differentiate among septic arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, tenosynovitis, cellulitis, and osteomyelitis.
11242 List the common organisms causing septic arthritis based on the age of the patient and the gram stain.
11243 Recognize and differentiate on polarizing microscopy the two crystals known to cause acute monoarthritis.
11244 Outline the general principles of treatment for septic arthritis, gout, and pseudogout.
11245 Outline the causal conditions (acute and chronic) of mono-articular joint pain.
11246 Identify the causal conditions (inflammatory and non-inflammatory) of poly-articular joint pain.
11247 Describe articular and extra-articular manifestations and complications.
11248 Differentiate the following: (a) articular from non-articular disorders (b) inflammatory from non-inflammatory arthritis
11249 Examine joints for soft tissue swelling, warmth, joint effusion, range of motion; examine lymph nodes, parotid, heart, lungs, skin, eyes and spine.
11250 Diagnose other causes of mono-arthritis, after considering infection.
11251 Conduct an effective plan of management for a patient with mono-articular or poly-articular joint pain.

Linked Course Goal(s) to Session
Blueprint ID Course Goals
11632 EPA 1 (AFMC): Obtain a history and perform a physical examination adapted to the patient''s clinical situation.
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me-1 me-2 cm-1 cm-2 ld-3 ha-1 sc-1 sc-2 pr-1
11633 EPA 2 (AFMC): Formulate and justify a prioritized differential diagnosis.
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me-4 me-6 cm-1 cm-2 cm-3 co-3 ld-3 ha-1 ha-2 sc-2 pr-1
11634 EPA 3 (AFMC): Formulate an initial plan of investigation based on the diagnostic hypotheses.
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me-4 me-5 me-6 cm-1 cm-2 cm-3 cm-4 cm-5 ld-2 ld-3 ha-1 ha-2 sc-1 sc-2 pr-1
11635 EPA 4 (AFMC): Interpret and communicate results of common diagnostic and screening tests.
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me-4 me-5 me-6 cm-1 cm-3 cm-5 co-1 co-3 ld-3 ha-1 ha-2 sc-1 sc-2 sc-3 pr-1
11636 EPA 5 (AFMC): Formulate, communicate and implement management plans.
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me-4 me-5 me-6 cm-1 cm-2 cm-3 cm-4 cm-5 co-1 co-2 co-3 ld-2 ld-3 ha-1 ha-2 sc-1 sc-2 sc-3 pr-1
11637 EPA 6 (AFMC): Present oral and written reports that document a clinical encounter.
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me-4 me-5 me-6 cm-1 cm-3 cm-5 co-1 co-3 ld-2 ld-3 ha-1 ha-2 ha-3 sc-1 sc-2 sc-3 pr-1
11638 EPA 7 (AFMC): Provide and receive the handover in transitions of care.
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me-4 me-5 me-6 cm-1 cm-2 cm-3 cm-4 cm-5 co-1 co-2 co-3 ld-2 ld-3 ha-1 ha-2 ha-3 sc-1 sc-2 pr-1
11639 EPA 8 (AFMC): Recognize a patient requiring urgent or emergent care, provide initial management and seek help.
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me-1 me-2 me-3 me-4 me-5 me-6 cm-1 cm-2 cm-3 cm-4 cm-5 co-1 co-2 co-3 ld-1 ld-2 ld-3 ha-1 sc-1 sc-2 sc-3 pr-1
11640 EPA 9 (AFMC): Communicate in difficult situations.
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me-4 me-5 me-6 cm-1 cm-2 cm-3 cm-4 cm-5 co-1 co-2 co-3 co-4 ld-1 ld-2 ld-3 ha-1 ha-2 ha-3 sc-1 sc-2 sc-3 pr-1
11643 EPA 12 (AFMC): Educate patients on disease management, health promotion and preventative medicine.
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me-4 me-5 me-6 cm-1 cm-2 cm-3 cm-4 co-1 co-2 co-3 co-4 ld-1 ld-2 ld-3 ha-1 ha-2 ha-3 sc-1 sc-2 sc-3 pr-1
Linked Program Competencies To Course Goal(s)
me-1 Medical Expert
Perform a complete and accurate patient-centred history appropriate to the patient’s presentation.
me-2 Medical Expert
Perform a complete and accurate physical examination appropriate to the patient’s presentation.
cm-1 Communicator
Develop and maintain appropriate ethical and therapeutic relationships, rapport and trust with patients and their families.
cm-2 Communicator
Collect and synthesize accurate and relevant information, incorporating perspectives from patients and their families, colleagues and other health care professionals.
ld-3 Leader
Describe the roles and responsibilities of physicians and governing bodies in the development and support of the health care system.
ha-1 Health Advocate
Identify the important determinants of health, risk factors for illness, interaction between the population and their physical, biological and social environment, and personal attributes.
sc-1 Scholar
Develop a plan for personal continued education.
sc-2 Scholar
Apply the principles of research, critical appraisal and evidence-based medicine to learning and practice.
pr-1 Professional
Demonstrate accountability to patients by applying best practices and adhering to high ethical standards.
me-4 Medical Expert
Develop a differential diagnosis and key clinical problem list following assessment of a patient.
me-6 Medical Expert
Apply knowledge of the clinical, socio-behavioural, and fundamental biomedical sciences relevant to a clinical problem.
cm-3 Communicator
Discuss relevant health care information and management plans with patients and their families.
co-3 Collaborator
Demonstrate respect for health care team members without bias (e.g., bias related to gender, ethnicity, cultural background or health care role).
ha-2 Health Advocate
Identify public policies and trends that affect health locally, nationally, and globally, and barriers to access for populations, including persons with disabilities, the underserved and the marginalized.
me-5 Medical Expert
Develop a management plan for key clinical problems following assessment of a patient.
cm-4 Communicator
Develop a shared plan of care with patients, their families, and other health care professionals.
cm-5 Communicator
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication of information associated with a medical encounter.
ld-2 Leader
Apply evidence and management processes to effectively allocate health care resources.
co-1 Collaborator
Demonstrate effective collaboration skills within the health care system.
sc-3 Scholar
Demonstrate facilitation of learning for health care professionals, patients and society as part of the professional responsibility.
co-2 Collaborator
Demonstrate effective consultation with other health care professionals to provide care for individuals, communities, and populations.
ha-3 Health Advocate
Assess and respond to issues in the Canadian health care system and advocate for patients at all levels.
me-3 Medical Expert
Formulate an initial plan of appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relevant to the patient’s presentation.
ld-1 Leader
Identify strategies to effectively manage practice and career.
co-4 Collaborator
Demonstrate effective strategies to promote understanding, manage differences and resolve conflicts through negotiation and collaboration.

Linked MCC Medical Expert Objectives
(067-1-2-1) GENERALIZED PAIN DISORDERS
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(050-1) OLIGOARTHRALGIA (PAIN IN ONE TO FOUR JOINTS)
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(050-2) POLYARTHRALGIA (PAIN IN MORE THAN FOUR JOINTS)
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(050-3) NON-ARTICULAR MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN
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