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This week’s Vitals is 1,176 words or a 4.5 minute read. If you only have 1 minute, here are the highlights:
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New CPSM Collaborative Care Standards: CPSM’s new standards will begin June 1, with contextual guidance offered through the rollout. We are looking for your feedback to develop tools, tips and guidance to make the transition as easy as possible for physicians.
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No Provincial HHR Plan? A Free Press investigation this week unveiled that Manitoba still lacks a clear, data-driven plan for health human resources, even though one is required under law.
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Navigating Risk in Your First Years of Practice: Gain practical insights and real-world context on common challenges faced in your first years of practice at a special learning session May 7.
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Help Inform National Advocacy Priorities: The Canadian Medical Association wants to hear from you as they prepare to speak with MPs and other federal decisionmakers.
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Measles Update: Manitoba is now reporting nearly 500 total measles cases for the year, by far the highest of any province in Canada.
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Annual General Meeting
Join us April 15 for the Doctors Manitoba AGM either virtually, or in Portage la Prairie. You will hear updates from outgoing President Dr. Nichelle Desilets, a health legislation update from CEO Theresa Oswald, and the announcement of our next President‑Elect.
Register today!
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New CPSM Collaborative Care Standards
CPSM approved updated standards effective June 1, 2026, covering collaborative care, non-emergent consults, and urgent requests.
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⚕️CPSM is signaling a supportive rollout, with a focus on education and quality improvement. Context guidance will be provided to help physicians put the standard into practice.
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🩺 How we’re helping: Doctors Manitoba is working to develop tools, tips and guidance to help physicians adapt to new workflows.
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📢 We need to hear from you. We are looking for your feedback about how you manage outgoing and/or incoming referrals, your concerns about the new standards, and what help your practice needs.
Read our full coverage and share your views!
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No Provincial HHR Plan?
A Free Press investigation this week unveiled that Manitoba still lacks a clear, data-driven plan for health human resources (HHR), but government officials say work is underway to develop one, per the mandate under provincial legislation.
In the meantime: We closely monitor the physician workforce in Manitoba, including:
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The magnitude of the current doctor shortage
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Projections of how that is expected to change based on retirement and relocation plans.
We share this information with provincial leaders to assist them with workforce planning.
Read our full analysis and let us know what you think.
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Start Strong: Navigating Risk in Your First Years of Practice
Gain practical insights and real-world context on common challenges faced in your first years of practice at a New to Manitoba Medical Practice presentation from CMPA on May 7. The session is for residents nearing the end of training and physicians within their first five years of practice.
Learn more and register today!
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Take the CMA Physician Pulse Survey
The Canadian Medical Association is encouraging physicians across the country to participate in a short survey to help shape advocacy priorities as leaders engage with Members of Parliament and other federal decision-makers.
Please complete the survey by end of day April 12.
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Doctors Manitoba celebrates Dr. Devon Evans, our 2026 Physician of the Year.
Dr. Evans founded Manitoba’s pelvic pain clinic for endometriosis, filling a long‑standing gap in care for individuals experiencing chronic and often misunderstood pain. He has also expanded access to minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for hysterectomy and endometriosis. Dr. Evans also established a fellowship in MIS surgery, strengthening surgical capacity in Manitoba for years to come.
You can read Dr. Evan’s full profile here, and learn more about all of our 2026 award winners.
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🎟️ Gala – Only 30 tickets left!
Our May 1 Awards Gala is nearly sold out, with only 30 tickets remaining. If you are planning on attending, don’t wait to purchase your ticket!
Get your tickets here.
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đź‘Ź Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor!
Doctors Manitoba is proud to unveil the presenting sponsor for our 2026 Gala:
MD Financial and Scotiabank!
MD Financial Management Inc., and Scotiabank, are proud presenting sponsors of the 2026 Doctors Manitoba Awards Gala. On investments, banking, insurance, pension, or estate planning, MD Financial and Scotiabank are here for you. Connect with us.
| We gratefully acknowledge our Presenting Sponsor, MD Financial Management and Scotiabank, and our Platinum Sponsor, Bokhaut CPA, for their generous support. | | |
Measles Update
Manitoba is reporting nearly 500 measles cases, with 429 confirmed and 63 probable for 2026.
Since the outbreak began last year, there have been a total of 42 hospitalizations, including ICU admissions, with 23 patients under 10.
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Manitoba continues to lead the nation, accounting for 60% of new cases identified across the nation in Health Canada’s most recent report.
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Newest exposure sites include: St. Boniface Hospital and Concordia Hospital in Winnipeg, along with Selkirk Regional Health Centre and Easton Place Medical Clinic in Selkirk. View all exposure sites here.
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Royal Manitoba Winter Fair: Public Health staff said they were able to administer a “few” measles vaccinations at a Brandon’s Royal Manitoba Winter Fair booth in Brandon last week, and are continuing to monitor for any cases possibly linked to that event.
Talking to patients about vaccines: Please visit our Doctors Manitoba Measles Updates page for physician-curated resources, including tips for talking to patients about making the decision to get vaccinated and how to access their records if they are not sure.
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New CPSM Quality Improvement Cycle
The CPSM’s new Quality Improvement (QI) Program is entering its second cycle this spring.
A College requirement to participate once every seven-year cycle, the program aims to:
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Gather detailed information about physicians’ practices
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Encourage physicians to reflect on the information gathered
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Plan continuing professional development and on-going practice improvement
CPSM is implementing improvements based on feedback from physicians and other registrants who completed the first cycle.
Read our full coverage.
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Book Club with Author Lisa See
Join us for the Spring Edition of Doctors Manitoba Book Club on June 2 from 6 to 7 p.m. as we explore Lady Tan's Circle of Women. Author Lisa See will be joining us for a special virtual conversation, where participants will have the opportunity to discuss the book and hear insights directly from the author. All members are welcome to join.
Please register here.
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Spring Mentorship Event
For many in Manitoba’s medical community, mentorship is more than just guidance. It’s a lifeline. With 515 participants, the Doctors Manitoba Mentorship Program continues to grow as a place for connection, learning, and wellness.
Join us at Kilter Brewing in Winnipeg for a social event celebrating our mentors and mentees! There will be a live DJ, games and great prizes!
đź“… April 20
đź•• 6 - 9 p.m.
đź“Ť 450 Rue Deschambault, Winnipeg
Learn more and register today!
If you are not part of the mentorship program, but would like to attend, email Cynthia Okojie at cokojjie@doctorsmanitoba.ca.
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Turning Points: Writing Through Transitions in Medicine
Transitions are constant in medicine—and how physicians process them can shape identity and well-being. Join us May 14 for a virtual workshop on navigating change and professional transitions through the powerful tool of writing.
- A practical framework for understanding transitions
- Guided discussions of published physician narratives
- Structured reflective writing exercises
Learn more and register here.
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Physician Leadership: Crucial Conversations
Doctors Manitoba is pleased to offer the two-day Crucial Conversations for Healthcare Physician Leadership Institute (PLI) course on May 29 and 30 for an in-person course at Winnipeg’s Alt Hotel.
Participants will learn to:
- Identify problems contributing to broken relationships
- Explore skills related to keeping composed when feeling angry, defensive or intimidated
- Access tools to support dialogue to address challenging issues and cultivate mutual purpose.
This two-day workshop is Accredited for up to 13.5 hours.
Learn more and register here.
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Doctors Manitoba’s job board has new practice opportunities for physicians including a Medical Officer of Health (MOH) position within Manitoba Health, along with dozens more opportunities previously listed. Check it out!
Placing a job ad on our site is free – add one here.
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Here are the most-read and important recent stories, in case you missed them:
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2% Remuneration Increase: An across-the-board remuneration increase is now in effect, applying to fee-for-service, alternate funding contracts, and collective agreements. This is the final increase for our 2023-2027 Physician Services Agreement we negotiated with the Manitoba Government. Learn more.
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Reminder: Help Improve DI Requisitions: We have shared concerns from physicians with Shared Health about the new CT requisition form and process, and they have asked to partner with Doctors Manitoba to gather constructive feedback from physicians. Are you interested in participating? Please let us know by April 17 by emailing practiceadvice@doctorsmanitoba.ca.
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Measles Watch - All Hands on Deck: Pharmacists will soon be administering measles vaccines for 2 to 19-year-olds as part of an “all hands on deck” approach to stopping the spread. Read our full coverage.
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We feature events planned by Doctors Manitoba, as well as other events submitted by the medical community to share and connect with their peers.
HIV Prevention Can’t Wait: HIV Prevention and Treatment for Women and Priority Populations April 27 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Convention Centre or online (hybrid event). Learn about current HIV trends and hear from experts in the field. Learn more and register.
Resident Physicians | Physician Health and Wellness Roundtable Discussion, April 28, 6 – 8 p.m., Winnipeg, in person at Doctors Manitoba. Our annual survey data tells us that burnout in Manitoba remains high, particularly among residents. Join us for a roundtable discussion to understand how burnout, moral distress, and other wellness challenges are affecting residents. Dinner will be provided. Learn more and register here.
The Women's Health Research Foundation of Canada 2026 Dance for Your Health Gala, April 29, Centro Caboto Centre, Winnipeg. This fundraising dinner will support scholarships focused on health research for women and gender-diverse people. These awards help to fill funding gaps in women’s health research and encourage students to develop a career in this much needed field. Learn more and buy tickets!
Cancer Day for Primary Care 2026, May 8, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Hybrid from Winnipeg, focuses on enhancing primary care provider knowledge on early diagnosis and work up of suspected cancer, and enhancing communication and relationship building between primary care providers and oncology specialists. Learn more and register.
Winnipeg Francophone Medical Symposium, May 29, 8:15 a.m.- 4:20 p.m., Virtual. The first of its kind event offers interdisciplinary training sessions and was developed with Francophone physicians from across Manitoba. Learn more and register today!
The Canadian Women in Medicine Conference, June 11-13, Winnipeg, RBC Convention Centre Hear from an impressive lineup of speakers, including best-selling authors, physicians, founders and other inspirational women leaders. Make connections that will last a lifetime! Learn more and register today!
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Every step of the way.
Your health & well-being are important to us.
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For all other support, including benefits and insurance support,
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