August 31, 2023

In this issue:

• AMA committee openings closing soon: Apply online ASAP!

• AMA reps needed for Alberta Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Programs’ Advisory Committee

• CMA Awards: Nominate in one-step

• MD Financial Management

  • Investing as a physician: a primer 

• Community Connections
  • COVID-19 related Moral Injury in Health Care Workers

AMA committee openings closing soon: Apply online ASAP!

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

Apply by September 1

• AMA/WCB Advisory Committee

Apply by September 5

• Physician and Family Support Program (PFSP) Advisory Committee

Apply by September 11

• Healthy Working Environments Advisory Committee
• Indigenous Health Committee

Apply by September 22

• AMA Health Benefits Trust Fund

Apply by September 30

• Committee on Achievement Awards

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.

AMA reps needed for Alberta Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Programs' Advisory Committee

The Alberta Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Programs’ Advisory Committee (ABCCSP AC) provides oversight and advice to support effective, population-based breast and cervical cancer screening programs in Alberta. The AMA has a vital role in population-based cancer screening programs, and we would like to have a representative on this provincial committee.

The ABCCSP AC meets twice a year (June and December) for full-day meetings virtually (may resume in-person meetings if needed), and two one-hour as needed meetings (March and September). The next meeting is in December 2023.

Interested? Send your expression of interest (a maximum of one page) and your CV by September 30 to Sarah.Zieminek@albertadoctors.org.

CMA Awards: Nominate in one-step

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.

Investing as a physician: a primer

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Community Connections

This month, the following is available for your consideration:

COVID-19 related Moral Injury in Health Care Workers
This research study explores how a trauma-informed policy for staff can better support the mental health of health care providers and improve organizational culture and the workplace environment. Interested health care providers may choose to participate in both an interview and a survey or a survey alone. This study is being run by the Trauma and Recovery Research Unit at McMaster University, led by Dr. Margaret McKinnon, and is funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Institutes for Health Research. It has been approved by the Hamilton Research Ethics Board (#12667) and will provide an essential step towards the development of trauma-informed policies, resources and tools for health care leaders that can be used to prevent and/or mitigate the mental health impacts among Canadian HCPs who are suffering as a result of their service during COVID-19.

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

Leading Naturally

September 17-20

Connect Care conversation with Alberta physicians

September 19

AMA Fall Representative Forum
September 22-23

FMWC 2023 Educational Conference and AGM

September 23 & 24

5th Annual Radiology Update for Family Physicians

September 23

PFSP: Changing your Self-Criticism to Self-Compassion

October 18

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:

International Overdose Awareness Day:

August 31

September:

World Alzheimer's Month

World Suicide Prevention Day:
September 10

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation:

September 30

Recommend a special date.

Last issue's top stories

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

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

In the August 31
MD Scope Classifieds
you'll find listings for:
 

- Physicians wanted

- Locums wanted

- For sale or lease
- Services

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