TY - JOUR T1 - Results From the 2020 Canadian Rheumatology Association's Workforce and Wellness Survey JF - The Journal of Rheumatology JO - J Rheumatol DO - 10.3899/jrheum.210990 SP - jrheum.210990 AU - Stephanie C. Kulhawy-Wibe AU - Jessica Widdifield AU - Jennifer J.Y. Lee AU - J. Carter Thorne AU - Elaine A. Yacyshyn AU - Michelle Batthish AU - Dana Jerome AU - Rachel Shupak AU - Konstantin Jilkine AU - Jane Purvis AU - Justin Shamis AU - Janet Roberts AU - Jason Kur AU - Jennifer E. Burt AU - Nicole A. Johnson AU - Cheryl Barnabe AU - Nicole M.S. Hartfeld AU - Mark Harrison AU - Janet Pope AU - Claire E.H. Barber Y1 - 2022/02/01 UR - http://www.jrheum.org/content/early/2022/02/09/jrheum.210990.abstract N2 - Objective The Canadian Rheumatology Association (CRA) launched the Workforce and Wellness Survey to update the Canadian rheumatology workforce characteristics. Methods The survey included demographic and practice information, pandemic effects, and the Mini Z survey to assess burnout. French and English survey versions were distributed to CRA members electronically between October 14, 2020, and March 5, 2021. The number of full-time equivalent (FTE) rheumatologists per 75,000 population was estimated from the median proportion of time in clinical practice multiplied by provincial rheumatologist numbers from the Canadian Medical Association. Results Forty-four percent (183/417) of the estimated practicing rheumatologists (149 adult; 34 pediatric) completed the survey. The median age was 47 years, 62% were female, and 28% planned to retire within the next 5–10 years. Respondents spent a median of 65% of their time in clinical practice. FTE rheumatologists per 75,000 population were 0.62 nationally and ranged between 0.00 and 0.70 in each province/territory. This represents a deficit of 1–78 FTE rheumatologists per province/territory and 194 FTE rheumatologists nationally to meet the CRA's workforce benchmark. Approximately half of survey respondents reported burnout (51%). Women were more likely to report burnout (OR 2.86, 95% CI 1.42–5.93). Older age was protective against burnout (OR 0.95, 95% CI 0.92–0.99). As a result of the pandemic, 97% of rheumatologists reported spending more time engaged in virtual care. Conclusion There is a shortage of rheumatologists in Canada. This shortage may be compounded by the threat of burnout to workforce retention and productivity. Strategies to address these workforce issues are needed urgently. ER -