Emily Sirotich
About
Biography
Dr. Emily Sirotich is a health research methodologist and clinical epidemiologist. Dr. Sirotich graduated with a PhD in Health Research Methodology from McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada.
She is an expert in rare disease research methods, novel data collection methods, and patient/community engagement. Dr. Sirotich is also a Steering Committee member of the COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance and Board Member of the Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance.
Last Updated on February 27, 2026.
Education & Training
- PhD
- McMaster University, Health Research Methodology (2022)
- BSc (Hon)
- University of Toronto, Immunology, Health Studies, Human Biology (2018)
Research
Publications
Featured Publications
Definition of a critical bleed in patients with immune thrombocytopenia: Communication from the ISTH SSC Subcommittee on Platelet Immunology
Sirotich E, Guyatt G, Gabe C, Ye Z, Beck C, Breakey V, Cooper N, Cuker A, Charness J, de Wit K, DiRaimo J, Fein S, Grace R, Hassan Z, Jamula E, Kang M, Manski C, O'Connor C, Pai M, Paynter D, Porter S, Pruitt B, Strachan G, Webert K, Yan J, Kelton J, Bakchoul T, Arnold D. Definition of a critical bleed in patients with immune thrombocytopenia: Communication from the ISTH SSC Subcommittee on Platelet Immunology. Journal Of Thrombosis And Haemostasis 2021, 19: 2082-2088. PMID: 34327824, DOI: 10.1111/jth.15368.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRemoving barriers and disparities in health: lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic
Sirotich E, Hausmann J. Removing barriers and disparities in health: lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic. Nature Reviews Rheumatology 2020, 17: 125-126. PMID: 33028959, PMCID: PMC7540430, DOI: 10.1038/s41584-020-00524-8.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsPerformance characteristics of platelet autoantibody testing for the diagnosis of immune thrombocytopenia using strict clinical criteria
Gabe C, Sirotich E, Li N, Ivetic N, Nazy I, Smith J, Kelton J, Arnold D. Performance characteristics of platelet autoantibody testing for the diagnosis of immune thrombocytopenia using strict clinical criteria. British Journal Of Haematology 2021, 194: 439-443. PMID: 34109621, DOI: 10.1111/bjh.17566.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPutting patients at the centre of COVID-19 research
Sirotich E. Putting patients at the centre of COVID-19 research. Nature 2020 PMID: 32710008, DOI: 10.1038/d41586-020-02226-3.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2026
Perioperative iron therapy for women undergoing gynecologic procedures: a systematic review and meta-analysis
MacLean B, Lim J, Sirotich E, Chowdhury S, Watson M, Pai M, Gabarin N, Rochwerg B, Luketic L, Liu Y, Hillis C, Sokolov E, Arnold D, Zeller M. Perioperative iron therapy for women undergoing gynecologic procedures: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Blood Red Cells & Iron 2026, 2: 100067. DOI: 10.1016/j.brci.2026.100067.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsUnderstanding caregiver vaccine hesitancy and experiences in children with paediatric rheumatic diseases: results from the C19-GRA Global Pediatric Survey
Ashoor M, Kennedy K, Knapp E, Wallace J, Howard R, Alvarez M, Fabi M, Franco L, Sirotich E, Hausmann J, Alliance C. Understanding caregiver vaccine hesitancy and experiences in children with paediatric rheumatic diseases: results from the C19-GRA Global Pediatric Survey. EULAR Rheumatology Open 2026, 2: 297-305. PMID: 42370113, PMCID: PMC13292271, DOI: 10.1016/j.ero.2026.01.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAssessing the Impact of an Introductory Medical American Sign Language (ASL) Seminar on the ASL Knowledge and Competence of Healthcare Students
Malik D, Zeitoun S, Conlin F, Sirotich E, Schwartz N. Assessing the Impact of an Introductory Medical American Sign Language (ASL) Seminar on the ASL Knowledge and Competence of Healthcare Students. Medical Science Educator 2026, 36: 525-532. PMID: 42183414, PMCID: PMC13197538, DOI: 10.1007/s40670-026-02658-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGuideline on the emergency management of critical bleeding in patients with immune thrombocytopenia.
Chowdhury S, Sirotich E, Guyatt G, Modi D, Cuker A, Breakey V, Grace R, Pai M, Beck C, Yan J, Porter S, Kang M, Webert K, O'Connor C, Pruitt B, DiRaimo J, Paynter D, Strachan G, St John M, Molnar L, Arnold D. Guideline on the emergency management of critical bleeding in patients with immune thrombocytopenia. Blood Advances 2026 PMID: 41637560, DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2025018818.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2025
Performance Comparison of Large Language Models Versus Board‐Certified Dermatologists on CME‐Accredited Self‐Assessments: A Cross‐Sectional Study
Sirotich E, Cohen J, Gehlhausen J. Performance Comparison of Large Language Models Versus Board‐Certified Dermatologists on CME‐Accredited Self‐Assessments: A Cross‐Sectional Study. International Journal Of Dermatology 2025, 65: 831-833. PMID: 41173811, DOI: 10.1111/ijd.70111.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchA Scoping Review of Approaches to Treat Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Symptoms to Inform the Expanded Version of the JIA Option Map
Rafieinia M, Stringer E, Martini R, Proulx L, Trehan N, Abrahams N, Sirotich E, Sirois A, Huber A, Duffy C, Décary S, Morgan E, Gaboury I, Birnie K, Branco P, Kashif I, Brandelli Y, Cappon J, Cavallo S, Connelly M, Cunningham N, de Souza J, Ghio D, Tal T, Gmuca S, Luca N, Mannion M, Tugwell P, Stinson J, Toupin-April K. A Scoping Review of Approaches to Treat Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Symptoms to Inform the Expanded Version of the JIA Option Map. The Journal Of Rheumatology 2025, 52: 93-93. DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.2025-0314.101.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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