Dr. Westby is the physical therapy lead instructor and coordinator of the long-running Arthritis Continuing Education (ACE) program, which offers an annual hybrid, evidence-informed and practical workshop for physical therapists, occupational therapists and nurses from across Canada. She has also been active in developing patient educational materials and providing both in-person and virtual patient education in clinical and community settings throughout her career.
A member of the ARP since 1992, Dr. Westby has chaired several ARP committees including the Practice Committee, eLearning Subcommittee and the Clinical Focus Course Task Force and, most recently, has been a member of the ACR/ARP Committee on Research. She is also a long-standing member of the Canadian Arthritis Health Professions Association, for which she chaired the Career and Professional Development Committee and is currently a member of the Research Committee. Dr. Westby was the recipient of the 2014 ARHP Distinguished Clinician Award.
Patrice Fusillo is a writer and editor based in Oakland, Calif.
