July 27, 2023

In this issue:

• Don't miss out! Claim up to $2,200 in CME reimbursement before July 31.

• Members needed for important committees. Apply online today!

• MD Financial Management

  • Canadians are living longer. How does that impact my retirement savings?

• Community Connections
  • Is Alberta's surgical referral system working for your and your patients?

Don't miss out! Claim up to $2,200 in CME reimbursements before July 31.

Did you know that most physicians will earn enough continuing professional development (CPD) credits throughout a year to claim the full continuing medical education benefit amount ($2,200)? Most physicians can claim the full CME allotment by submitting a claim for "overhead allowance." 
 
If you haven’t claimed for your 2022/23 CME yet (for expenses incurred between April 1, 2022, and March 31, 2023), be sure to do so before the July 31, 2023 deadline. After this date allotments will be forfeited.

Members needed for important committees.

Apply online today!

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

Application deadline: August 16

• AHS-AMA Stipend Working Group
• Stipend Action Committee

Application deadline: August 25

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

Application deadline: August 31

• 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 their respective deadlines as well as to submit your application. Member login required.

Canadians are living longer. How does that impact my retirement savings?

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Community Connections

This month, the following is available for your consideration:

Is Alberta's surgical referral system working for you and your patients?
Health care providers are invited to share their experiences with the surgical referral process in Alberta. The aim is to provide feedback to help improve the system. Participant responses are completely anonymous. This study is conducted by researchers from the University of Alberta with approval from the U of A Research Ethics Board, AHS NACTRC, and Covenant Health (ID: Pro00114572).

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

'Superheroes Night' - The Edmonton Riverhawks vs Victoria Harbourcats

August 5

CMA Health Summit

August 17-18

Leading Naturally

September 17-20

FMWC 2023 Educational Conference and AGM

September 23 & 24

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 Youth Day

Aug. 12

World Humanitarian Day

Aug 19

International Overdose Awareness Day

Aug 31

Recommend a special date.

Last issue's top stories

- Optimized Prescribing with Seniors

- A guide to TFSA stock trading rules

In the July 27
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you'll find listings for:
 

- Physicians wanted

- Locums wanted

- For sale or lease
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