October 29, 2026

In this issue: 

• Help recognize health care leaders through the CMA Awards

• Meet Dr. Elaine Bland - ACTT Physician Lead

• PCA Updates

• MD Financial

  • Preparing for opportunities and challenges

• Community Connections
  • Survey: Factors Affecting Health Care Workers' Well-Being in Canada

Help recognize health care leaders through the CMA Awards

Do you know a physician, medical learner or non-physician contributor who is making a meaningful difference in health care?

Nominations are now open for the 2027 CMA Awards. These annual honours celebrate changemakers who have made significant contributions to health, health care and the medical profession. Nominations close November 30, 2026.

Awards include:

• Owen Adams Award of Honour
• Dr. Léo-Paul Landry Medal of Service
• F.N.G. Starr Award
• May Cohen Award for Women Mentors
• Canadian Medical Association Award for Political Advocacy
• Awards for Young Leaders
• Dr. William Marsden Award in Medical Ethics and Professionalism
• John McCrae Memorial Medal
• Dr. Brian Brodie Organizational Leadership Development Award
• Dr. Ashok Muzumdar Memorial Award for Physicians with Disabilities

Explore award options and submit a nomination today.

Meet Dr. Elaine Brand - ACTT Physician Lead

AMA Physician profiles spotlight Alberta physicians whose work is helping transform the health care system. 
 
Learn about Accelerating Change Transformation Team (ACTT) Physician Lead, Dr. Elaine Bland, who holds a master’s in aviation medicine and is excited about the use of AI in health care to manage workload and improve connections. 

Primary Care Alberta clinical updates

The following updates from Primary Care Alberta have been provided for your information: 

• Fall Immunization Program underway: Help spread the word.
• AMA resources to support vaccine conversations
• Make eReferral Provider Notifications work for you. Customize your settings today.
• Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology pearl of the week: Drug-induced vasculitis.

Preparing for opportunities and challenges

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Find out how broader economic trends can shape your financial outlook and what to focus on next. 

See details in the MD Financial Management | Scotiabank newsletter.

Community Connections

Survey: Factors Affecting Health Care Workers' Well-Being in Canada

This Queen's University research study is focused on understanding the post-pandemic factors that affect the well-being of health care workers in Canada and identifying opportunities for sustainable workforce support.

The project aims to identify workplace stressors, assess evidence-based interventions, and develop standards-based recommendations to support health care worker well-being.

Participation in the survey is voluntary, anonymous, confidential, and takes 20-30 minutes.

Learn more.

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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

Bill 11: What HBTF participants need to know

Congratulations to the 2026 AMA Award recipients 

Upcoming events

Annualized cARP: Service Event Reporting & After-Hours

PPIP-Stop: Drop in Q&A

Advanced Trauma Life Support Course

View all upcoming events on the AMA website

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Recognition Roundup

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2026 AMA Awards recipients

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