Episode 56: What do rheumatologists get wrong about skin? Exploring the world of the Combined Rheumatology-Dermatology Clinic with Dr. Sheila Au and Dr. Kam Shojania
From Around the Rheum with Drs. Daniel Ennis & Janet Pope by Canadian Rheumatology Association
February 27, 2026 · 56 min · Episode 56
About this episode
The episode explores the insights of rheumatologists and dermatologists in a combined clinic setting, focusing on complex inflammatory skin and connective tissue diseases.
Dr. Kam Shojania is a Clinical Professor at the University of British Columbia, Head of Rheumatology at Vancouver General Hospital, and Medical Director of the Mary Pack Arthritis Program. He co-leads the DART Clinic at St. Paul's Hospital, a combined dermatology-rheumatology clinic focused on complex inflammatory skin and connective tissue diseases. Dr. Sheila Au is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Dermatology and Skin Science at the University of British Columbia and a medical dermatologist at St. Paul’s Hospital. She co-leads the DART Clinic and specializes in inflammatory and autoimmune skin disease, with a focus on morphology-based diagnosis and collaborative care.
People in this episode
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Ennis, Dr. Janet Pope
Guests: Dr. Kam Shojania, Dr. Sheila Au
Topics covered
- rheumatology
- dermatology
- inflammatory skin diseases
- autoimmune diseases
- collaborative care
- combined clinics
Keywords
- rheumatology
- dermatology
- skin diseases
- autoimmune
- inflammatory diseases
- DART Clinic
- collaborative care
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of British Columbia, Vancouver General Hospital, Mary Pack Arthritis Program, St. Paul's Hospital, Department of Dermatology and Skin Science, DART Clinic, Canadian Rheumatology Association
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