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2025-26 AMA Annual Report now available
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The AMA's 2025-26 Annual Report and AGM Meeting Package are now available online.
Organized around the theme Together, we're shaping what's next, this year's report reflects on how Alberta physicians and their association navigated a year of significant change while continuing to advocate for the profession and improve care for patients. The report explores key questions about physician compensation, health system design, patient and public health advocacy and physician leadership, highlighting the impact of physicians working together to shape the future of health care.
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Register for the AMA's 121st AMA Annual General Meeting
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We invite you to join us for the 121st AMA AGM, taking place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6 via Zoom.
Registration is required to ensure that only AMA members vote at the AGM. Members must register by 4 p.m. on Monday, October 5. Please note that voting eligibility cannot be guaranteed for registrations received after this deadline due to potential delays in verification.
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Your voice matters in how your
Association is governed
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Members are encouraged to attend the inaugural AMA Bylaws Forum at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 1 to
review proposed bylaw amendments, learn why changes are being considered and ask questions before the AGM. The forum is for information and discussion only, with no votes or decisions taking place.
Hosted by Bylaws Committee Chair Dr. Carl Nohr, the forum offers an opportunity to hear different perspectives and understand how proposed changes could affect members and the AMA. Members are also encouraged to attend the AGM to exercise their governance rights by participating in debate, asking questions and voting on matters that shape the Association’s future.
Come to the Forum to be informed. Come to the AGM to participate and decide. Good governance depends on an informed and engaged membership.
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Implementing an Annualized cARP -
October 1, 12 p.m. Information Session
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Getting approved to establish an annualized clinical ARP (cARP) is exciting, but getting the operational pieces in place for a new funding model can feel daunting.
Join us for a lunchtime overview of the key decisions, requirements and operational components needed to implement a cARP. This is a must-attend session for physician groups that have already submitted an application template to PPHS; however, any physician curious about the model is welcome to join.
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Three decades on the job for AMA staff member
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The Alberta Medical Association proudly celebrates Clayton French’s 30 years of service. Since joining the AMA in 1996, Clayton has helped guide the organization through decades of technological change, from legacy systems to today’s cloud-based and cybersecurity-driven environment.
A trusted advisor, mentor and Senior Systems Administrator, Clayton has played a vital role in maintaining the technology that supports AMA staff, members and services while providing leadership and stability during times of transition. The AMA recognizes and thanks Clayton for three decades of professionalism, dedication and outstanding contributions!
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Retire confidently with the
Medicus Pension Plan – join the webinar!
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A strong retirement strategy starts with understanding the options available to you. Join us on October 1 at 5:30 p.m. for “Retire with confidence: How Medicus can help secure your financial future.”
This webinar will explore how the Medicus Pension Plan can complement a broader financial plan and help support retirement income planning for physicians in Canada. The Medicus team will discuss how the plan works, highlight recent milestones including four consecutive years of full inflation protection and share how to get started ahead of the November 30, 2026, enrolment deadline.
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Considering retirement?
Learn about the ARTA Retiree Benefits Plan
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AMA members who are retiring have the option to enroll in the Alberta Retired Teachers Association (ARTA) Retiree Benefits Plan, available to those aged 55 and older.
Upcoming informational webinars will provide an overview of the plan, including eligibility, health, dental and travel coverage options, and enrollment details.
The session on October 7 at 10 a.m. is intended to help members make informed decisions as they transition into retirement.
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Primary Care Alberta clinical updates
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The following updates from Primary Care Alberta have been provided for your information:
- Updated gynecology referral pathway now available
- Coming October 6: The new Alberta's Pathway Hub
- Canadian Malnutrition Awareness Week, October 5-9
- Lab bulletins - All Zones:
- Implementation of the New Provincial Anatomic Pathology Placenta Requisition
- Update to Pediatric Lipid Panel and Individual Lipid Test Reporting
- Magee Decision Algorithm (MDA): Oncotype DX® Risk Predictor
- Adherence to Follow-up Recommendations and Repeat Testing for Primary HPV Test Results
- 2025 Antibiograms
- Update to Plasma Metanephrine Reporting and Notification of 3-Methoxytyramine Availability Calgary, Central, Edmonton and North Zones
- Return of Neonatal Evaluations and Post-Natal RhIG Eligibility Testing to Select Rural Sites
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Community Connections
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HREBA seeking clinical experts for research ethics review
The Health Research Ethics Board of Alberta (HREBA) is recruiting scientific members with clinical experience to join its Clinical Trials Committee and support the ethical review of health research across the province.
Physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other clinical professionals are encouraged to consider this opportunity. HREBA is especially interested in those with experience in dermatology, pediatrics, family medicine/primary care and community-based research but welcomes all clinical backgrounds.
An honorarium will be provided.
Contact Rakhi Chandra, Program Director, Human Ethics at Rakhi.Chandra@albertainnovates.ca for more information.
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Physician perspectives on father engagement and family health in Alberta
A Great Dad Academy (AGDA) is seeking perspectives from Alberta physicians to help inform the Alberta Father Engagement System Insights Report (AFESI), an independent, practitioner-led project examining barriers and opportunities affecting fathers’ engagement with their children, families, and family-serving systems across Alberta.
We are inviting Alberta physicians to share their professional perspectives through a brief 5–10-minute survey. There are no sales or promotions. The survey will not request identifiable patient information nor confidential patient records.
Visit DadHQ for more information.
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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.
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