About CATA
Canadian Arthritis Trainee Association
We are a trainee-run organization that facilitates professional development and networking of students conducting arthritis-related research across Canada.
Membership is FREE! Any undergraduate, graduate, or post-doc fellow is eligible to join the organization.
Our Purpose
Promoting networking opportunities
Encouraging collaborations
Development of professional skills
Providing a platform for interaction among trainees and with arthritis consumers/stakeholders
Past Events
Trainee Networking Meet-Up (Canadian Rheumatology Association meeting) - February 2023
Presentation Skills Workshop (trainees and consumers) - January 2023
Career Transitions Panel - September 2022
Self Care and Mindfulness Workshop - March 2022
Trainee Networking Space (Canadian Arthritis Research Conference) - February 2022
Poster and Presentation Skills Workshop (trainees and consumers) - January 2022
Elevator Pitch Workshop (trainees and consumers) - September 2022
Trainee Networking Dinner (Canadian Rheumatology Association meeting) - February 2020
Trainee Networking Dinner (American College of Rheumatology meeting) - November 2019
Trainee Networking Dinner (American College of Rheumatology meeting) - October 2018
Evening of Tips for Success, Vancouver - August 2018
Networking events in Montreal
Professional development skills in Montreal
Student Research Group-Research Orientation Night in Toronto
Journal clubs in Vancouver, Saskatoon, Toronto and Montreal
Professional development skills training in Toronto and Vancouver
Walk to Fight Arthritis