February 26, 2026

In this issue: 

• Results of the CMA 2025 National Physician Health Survey now available
• Don't forget to claim your $2,200 CME dollars by March 31
• NEW: Team-based Care training launch
• Join AI Innovators: Health Tech Solutions on March 10
• Attend GI for GPs: Alberta's long-running gastroenterology course
• Primary Care Alberta updates
  • Bicillin L-A (Benzathine Penicillin G) shortage - interim Alberta infectious syphilis guidance
  • Autism in infants & young children pathway
  • Poison prevention resources
  • Lab bulletins:
    • Removal of enter/edit functionality for POCT urinalysis test entry in Epic
    • (Edmonton suburban hospitals): Changes to sample transport for ammonia testing
• MD Financial
  • 2026 tax deadlines
• Promote your event through the AMA
• Community Connections

Results of the CMA 2025 National Physician Health Survey now available

Physician health and well-being remains under significant strain across Canada, according to the 2025 National Physician Health Survey (NPHS). This is the third iteration of the survey, which was first conducted in 2017 and again in 2021. It captures the sentiments of physicians who are facing a rapidly changing health care system and accompanying workforce challenges, safety concerns and emerging technologies.

The pan-Canadian survey examined physician well-being, workload and professional culture and provides important insights into national trends.

Don't forget to claim your $2,200 CME dollars by March 31

Eligible AMA members can access up to $2,200 each year for continuing medical education through the CME Program administered by the AMA under an agreement with the Government of Alberta. This funding supports a wide range of learning activities, including conferences, courses, online learning and practice improvement initiatives.
 

Benefit year ends March 31

The current benefit year ends March 31, making now a good time to ensure you’re using the CME funding available to you.
 

How to submit your claim

Submit your claim online using the AMA’s electronic CME Claims Form.
 

You may alternatively claim by mail using the CME Application for Benefits form and attaching all your required documentation. View step‑by‑step instructions for claiming by mail.
 

Help us improve the CME claims process

We’re working to better understand how members use the CME benefit and what may make it harder to claim — including time pressures, form usability and uncertainty about eligibility. Your feedback will help inform future improvements to the CME claim form and related processes.
 

Please take two minutes to share your input in a short survey.
 

For full instructions or claim support, visit the AMA website or email CME@albertadoctors.org.

NEW: Team-based Care training launch

Want to strengthen collaboration, optimize clinic flow and support more efficient and effective day-to-day work for your care team? AMA-ACTT has created new Team-based Care training and launching soon in March 2026.
 

This series of eight short courses, developed with insights from physicians, can help teams improve communication, enhance access to care and reduce burnout.
 

When teams receive focused support and practical training, everyone benefits, including patients, providers and the health system as a whole.
 

Empower your team to work at the top of their roles! 
 

Sign up to be notified when registration opens on Learn@AMA.

Join AI Innovators: Health Tech Solutions

on March 10

Join the fourth session of ACTT’s Digital Health Innovation Series on March 10 from 7 - 8:15 p.m. and explore a sampling of AI solutions designed specifically to combat Canadian health care challenges.

Hear from the innovators who are reducing administrative burden and improving patient outcomes.

What you’ll come away with:

• practical tools and approaches to confidently navigate the future of health tech
• lessons from innovators who are reshaping patient care
• real-world examples of AI-driven solutions

Featured speakers:

• John Vail (CAN Health Network): Enabling Canadian health innovation
• Dr. Sheny Khera (CARM&A Health), Family Medicine Innovation Forum (FMIF) Judge’s Choice: Using AI to simplify complex care
• Dr. Louis Hugo Francescutti (Bridge Healing Program), FMIF People’s Choice: Bringing AI-powered support to emergency room patients experiencing homelessness
• Ingrid Ruys (AMA Privacy Consultant): Privacy Impact Assessment tips to keep your practice privacy compliant

Whether you’re tech-wary or tech-savvy, a seasoned leader or just starting your digital journey, this session will energize and empower you to make confident, ethical and privacy compliant decisions about AI in your practice.

Attend GI for GPs: Alberta's long-running gastroenterology course

April 11, 2026 (Edmonton)
 

This course provides updates on current gastroenterology best practices, plus hands-on strategies you can apply immediately in clinic. Small-group workshops offer case-based learning, practical decision-making frameworks and opportunities to ask questions and learn directly from specialist faculty.
 

Why attend?

• know what to manage vs. refer
• leave with practical workups for common GI complaints
• learn alongside fellow local GPs

If weekly visitors in your clinic include refractory GERD, abnormal liver tests and chronic diarrhea, GI for GPs 2026 is your practical update day.

Primary Care Alberta updates

The following PCA updates have been provided for your information: 

• Bicillin L-A (Benzathine Penicillin G) shortage - interim Alberta infectious syphilis guidance
• Autism in infants & young children pathway
• Poison prevention resources
• Lab bulletins:
  • Removal of enter/edit functionality for POCT urinalysis test entry in Epic
  • (Edmonton suburban hospitals): Changes to sample transport for ammonia testing

2026 tax deadlines

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Promote your event through the AMA

Are you hosting a webinar, conference or learning event relevant to Alberta physicians? The AMA can help you spread the word.
 

Eligible events may be featured on the AMA Webinars and Events page — a trusted, go‑to resource where physicians look for professional development opportunities, conferences and learning events across the province and beyond.
 

AMA members are invited to submit events for consideration. Submissions should be relevant to the physician community and include contact or registration information so interested participants can learn more or sign up.
 

If your event requires travel outside Alberta, please submit the details at least two weeks in advance to allow time for review.

Community Connections

Promoting a local charitable health-related event?
 

Recruiting physicians and medical learners for a medical study?
 

Seeking AMA member participation in a survey?
 

The AMA receives many requests to promote local events, research participation opportunities and surveys to our members. We consider all requests based on specific criteria and general relevance/appropriateness.
 

*Please note that, unless explicitly stated, the AMA is not associated with or responsible for items listed in Community Connections.

In case you missed it

AMA Health Benefits Trust Fund - enroll now
 

Apply for the TDIMM/AMA Scholarship

Upcoming events

Supporting HER: practical tools for women's midlife health in primary care conference

March 6

WCB Alberta's 11th annual conference for community clinicians

March 21

View all upcoming events on the AMA website

Have an event you'd like to promote?

Review our criteria and submit your event

Recognition Roundup

March

Brain Health Awareness Month
 

Endometriosis Awareness Month
 

International Women's Day

March 8

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