August 17, 2023

In this issue:

• Notice of elections and changes to AMA Bylaws

• Members needed for several important committees. Apply online today!

• Register for town hall Connect Care conversation with Alberta physicians.

• Do you have an up-to-date Privacy Impact Assessment? Time-limited offer.

• Thinking of a +1 residency in 2024-25?

• CMA Awards: Submit a one-step nomination today!

• Curl with colleagues this winter

• MD Financial Management

  • Bank of Canada: Another 0.25% hike, target overnight interest rate now 5.0% 

• Community Connections
  • Level 2 Advanced Caregiver-Centered Care Education – all six domain modules now online

Notice of elections and changes to AMA Bylaws

The 118th AMA Annual General Meeting will be held via Zoom at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 3. As required under the AMA Bylaws, members have received 60 days’ notice of:

• Proposed bylaw changes to be considered.
• Elections to take place at the AGM (Nominating Committee and AMA representatives to the CMA General Council for 2024).

Members needed for several important committees. Apply online today!

The AMA is currently recruiting to fill upcoming fall  vacancies on the committees listed below:

Apply by: August 25

• AMA Health Benefits Trust Fund Board of Trustees
• Healthy Working Environments Advisory Committee
• Indigenous Health Committee

Apply by: August 29

• MSI Foundation

Apply by: August 31

• Committee on Achievement Awards
• AHS-AMA Stipend Working Group
• Stipend Action Committee

Apply by September 1

• AMA/WCB Advisory Committee

Apply by September 5

• Physician and Family Support Program (PFSP) Advisory Committee

The AMA is committed to diversity and inclusion in its committee appointment process.

Our online application process makes it easy to apply! Visit the AMA committee recruitment web application to view the committee descriptions and to submit your application. Member login required.

Connect Care conversation with Alberta physicians

AHS and the AMA are inviting physicians from across Alberta to join a conversation about Connect Care on Tuesday, September 19, 5 - 6 p.m.

This virtual session will provide an opportunity to discuss the findings of the two Connect Care physician/clinician satisfaction surveys sent out in February and March 2023 - one from the AMA Specialty Care Alliance and the other from AHS - and to hear your thoughts on the actions that are being taken to address your feedback. Our shared goal is to understand what is working and what to prioritize for improvement in the Connect Care clinical information system.

If you have any questions in advance of the conversation, please email community.engagement@ahs.ca.

Do you have an up-to-date Privacy Impact Assessment? Time-limited offer!

To participate in CII/CPAR (Community Information Integration & Central Patient Attachment Registry) and qualify for the CII/CPAR Acceleration Grant, a community-based clinic must have an up-to-date Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) that reflects the clinic’s current EMR and privacy policies.

 
A limited-time-offer on reduced rates for PIAs expires on September 30, 2023. It is an ideal time to submit your CII/CPAR Confirmation of Participation form to eHealth and, if required, update your clinic PIA, at a discounted rate. 

Note: These consultants and companies are not endorsed or vetted by the Alberta Medical Association.

Thinking of a +1 residency in 2024-25?

The University of Calgary Family Medicine Enhanced Skills (ES) residency programs will be accepting applications from both PGY-2 family medicine residents and re-entry applicants (family physicians who have been in practice more than six months) for positions as PGY-3 residents for the academic year starting July 1, 2024.

 
Application to Category 1 Programs on CaRMS is now open. If you're interested in Category 2 Programs, applications open August 14. Learn more about the application process to the U of C’s eight ES Programs.

Questions? Contact fmr3@ucalgary.ca.

CMA Awards: Submit a one-step nomination today!

This is the perfect opportunity for you to recognize the dedication, accomplishments and talents of your peers and colleagues who are making significant contributions to health care and the medical profession.

The CMA Awards span across 10 categories whose recipients include changemakers from different career stages, backgrounds and geographic regions. One non-physician is also recognized every year.

To find more about the AMA Nominating Committee 2024 award nominee selection process, visit Canadian Medical Association awards.

Curl with colleagues this winter!

The Edmonton Doctors Curling League is looking for members, both experienced and new to curling, to join this longstanding league for some competition but mostly for fun and camaraderie. Members in the health field and family are welcome! Coaching is provided.

The Edmonton Doctors Curling League curls on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at the Granite Curling Club, 8620 107 St. NW Edmonton. The league starts up October 4 and will be running until March 6, 2024.

Interested? Questions?

Please contact Diana at dmandriashek@gmail.com  or Bob at bobsimard1968@gmail.com.

Bank of Canada: Another 0.25% hike, target overnight interest rate now 5.0% 

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For the second straight month, the Bank of Canada has increased its target for the overnight rate by 0.25%, bringing it to 5.0%. The bank cites the resilience of economic growth, excess demand and higher core inflation as reasons to restrict policy further.

Community Connections

This month, the following is available for your consideration:

Level 2 Advanced Caregiver-Centered Care Education – all six domain modules now online!

Family caregivers are the backbone of health care, but they are stressed and need support. The health care system must actively engage and support family caregivers to maintain their well being and sustain care.

Level 2 Advanced is comprised of six short courses that make up the Caregiver Centered Care Competency Framework. Level 2 equips the health and social care workforce to recognize, partner with and support family caregivers. All modules can be accessed for free online, and each comes with a continuing competency certificate.

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.

Upcoming events

CMA Health Summit

August 17-18

Leading Naturally

September 17-20

FMWC 2023 Educational Conference and AGM

September 23 & 24

5th Annual Radiology Update for Family Physicians

September 23

Social media training for AMA members:
 

Social Media 101

September 21
5:30-6:30 p.m.

Media Relations 101

September 27

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Social Media 201

October 11

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Media Relations 201

November 16

1-4 p.m.
 

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

Below are special dates deserving recognition:

August:

World Humanitarian Day

Aug 19

International Overdose Awareness Day

Aug 31

Recommend a special date.

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