Winter 2022 (Volume 32, Number 4)
Awards, Appointments, and Accolades
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Aileen Davis, BScPT, MSc, PhD
ARP Distinguished Scholar Award
Dr. Aileen Davis is the recipient of the 2022 Association of Rheumatology Professionals
(ARP) Distinguished Scholar Award, which recognizes a member who demonstrates
exceptional achievements in scholarly activities pertinent to arthritis
and the rheumatic diseases. As a physiotherapist and clinical epidemiologist,
she has published and lectured extensively on patient evaluation and outcomes
in arthritis. Her research focused on models of care for osteoarthritis (OA)
including development, implementation and evaluation of care pathways to improve
access to services for people having total hip or knee replacement, and
implementation and evaluation of evidence-based non-surgical management
for people with hip and knee OA. Aileen was a Senior Scientist at the Krembil
Research Institute, University Health Network, and is currently Professor Emeritus
at the University of Toronto.
Sue MacQueen, PT, BScPT, ACPAC
ARP Ann Kunkel Advocacy Award
Sue MacQueen received the 2022 Association of Rheumatology Professionals (ARP)
Ann Kunkel Advocacy Award which recognizes an ARP member who has provided
extraordinary service to advocate for patients with arthritis and rheumatic diseases
or for health professionals in rheumatology. Sue is also a member of the Arthritis
Health Professions Association (AHPA) and was the AHPA President 2018 – 2020.
Over her career, Sue has advocated for models of care that improve access to care
for people living with arthritis. As an Advanced Clinician Practitioner in Arthritis Care
(ACPAC)-trained therapist, she has provided support for the Pediatric Rheumatology
Program at Children’s Hospital in London, Ontario, and many of the local rheumatologists
in Waterloo and Wellington counties. Sue recently retired after 33 years as a
physiotherapist with the Arthritis Society but remains active within AHPA.
Proton Rahman, MD, FRCPC
Order of Newfoundland and Labrador
The Order of Newfoundland and Labrador is the province’s highest honour for
”demonstrated excellence and achievement in any field of endeavour benefiting
in an outstanding manner Newfoundland and Labrador and its residents.”
Dr. Rahman was recognized for his many contributions to rheumatology care
and research locally, nationally, and internationally, as well as his efforts in leading
the COVID-19 Predictive Analysis Team that helped shape and guide the province’s
pandemic response. Dr. Proton Rahman is a clinician scientist in St. John’s
Newfoundland. He is a practicing rheumatologist and a University Research Professor
at Memorial University.
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