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Closing the Gap on Manitoba's Physician Shortage
593 words / 2 min read / For all members
Over the last two years, the province has started to implement advice from physicians and Doctors Manitoba to tackle the physician shortage. This has been a top concern for our members, and new data shows our collective advocacy is starting to pay off. Last year we saw a net gain of 133 physicians, the largest ever increase and the biggest across Canada on a per capita basis. That means the doctor shortage is finally starting to shrink, but more still needs to be done. Read more
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Respiratory Virus Season is Here
463 words / 2 min read / For all members
The Province released an update encouraging Manitobans to get their free influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, noting that COVID doses will be widely available starting October 15. Get the latest updates about respiratory illness cases, vaccine, and related billing advice here. Doctors are strongly encouraged to offer the vaccine in their practice. Learn more
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New Rogers Discount
142 words / 1 min read / For all members
Doctors Manitoba and Rogers announced a new partnership this week offering members preferred discounts on Rogers mobile plans and cell phones, brought to you by Red Wireless.
With the Rogers Preferred Program, you can enjoy exclusive offers and support:
- Save up to $25/month on Rogers Mobile Infinite plans.
- Bring your own device or get the latest smartphones for $0 down, with 0% interest.
- Multiple lines can be added.
- Check if your existing plan is eligible for a discount without upgrading.
- Red Wireless will offer VIP support, including not only with your initial sign-up or upgrade, but also with Rogers billing questions in the future.
This preferred discount is open to all Doctors Manitoba members, including physicians, residents, and students. You will be able to use our new virtual membership card to qualify for the discount.
Check out our new Rogers Discount page.
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November Book Club: Bad Cree by Jessica Johns
Event Nov 21 / Open to all members
Thank you to all our members who voted for our next read! For our sixth virtual book club Q + A, we will be reading the winner of the MacEwan Book of the Year Award, Bad Cree by Jessica Johns — who will be joining our meeting! Join us the evening of November 21.
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Navigating CaRMS and Notary Service
Free Notary Service Nov 5, Nov 26 and Dec 3
As deadlines approach for the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS), Doctors Manitoba is offering resources to help. Doctors Manitoba General Counsel Andrew Swan will be available on November 5, November 26 and December 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bannatyne Campus at the Health Sciences Centre to notarize documents at no charge for CaRMS use, and members with any other notarization needs. Be sure to bring photo ID with you if documents require your identity to be certified.
A panel discussion on CaRMS preparation is planned for December. There will be several R1s as panelists to share their experience navigating CaRMS and answer questions. More details to follow soon.
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CMA Award Nominations Open
Deadline Nov 30, 2024
The Canadian Medical Association annual awards celebrate individuals who are making significant contributions to health, health care, and the medical profession. You can recognize an outstanding physician, medical learner, or non-physician contributor across 10 awards. The deadline for nominations is Nov. 30, 2024.
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Group CPD Funding Still Available!
Open to all fully licensed physicians
Did you know you can access funding from Doctors Manitoba to support group continuing professional development? Grants of up to $25,000 are available to support group or team-based learning in 2024. This includes events coming up later this year, or even those already held early in 2024. Learning must be accredited. Examples of grant-funded learning includes reducing preterm infant mortality, AI and diagnostics, holding an MSK conference, grand rounds speakers, quality improvement competency, simplifying clinical practice guidelines, and more.
Learn more and apply here.
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CPSM Draft Standard and Webinar on Anti-Indigenous Racism
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba (CPSM) has launched a public consultation to receive input on the draft Standard of Practice – Practicing Medicine to Eliminate Anti-Indigenous Racism. This is becoming a common approach for many regulatory bodies across Canada, as part of their mandate to self-regulate the profession in the public interest.
This builds on work by both the CPSM and CMA to recognize harms and trauma experienced by Indigenous peoples from the health care system, and the health gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous patients that continue to widen.
CPSM registrants, the public, Indigenous people, organizations, and physicians, and other stakeholders are invited to review the Standard and provide feedback. View the consultation documents here and submit your constructive feedback by November 11, 2024.
You can also join a webinar about the draft standard on Wed Oct 23 with CPSM Registrar Dr. Ainslie Mihalchuk and Dr. Lisa Monkman, Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Advisory Circle. Register here.
Breast Screening Plan Evolves
This week, the government announced the minimum age for breast cancer screening self-referrals in the province will drop to 40 by December 2026. This responded to legislation introduced by the opposition calling for the same goal. Previously, the Province said the eligibility age would drop to 45 from the current 50 by the end of next year.
For now, screening continues to be available for women 50 or older.
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Dr. Kanwal Saran Memorial and Legacy Sport Medicine CME Day is set for November 8 at Niakwa golf course. The conference is accredited for 5 CFPC Certified Credits and an additional 5 credits can be claimed through a Linking Learning form on Mainpro.There is no charge for registration. To register, please send your full name to carrie@legacysportmedicine.com
Join PROJECT ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) for the six-week Child & Adolescent Eating Disorders (Cycle 5), with sessions taking place on Fridays November 8 to December 13 from noon to 1:30 p.m. This course is open to primary care providers who provide services in Manitoba looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in managing children and adolescents with Eating Disorders. Please register for Child & Adolescent Eating Disorders (Cycle 5) at this link. Sessions take place on Fridays November 8 to December 13 from noon to 1:30 p.m.
The Pride in Health Planning Committee is hosting a Two Spirit History and Health Panel on Friday, October 25. The panel will be from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on the University of Manitoba Bannatyne campus (071 Apotex, in the basement). Hear Two Spirit Elders Charlotte Nolin and Albert McLeod talk about Two Spirit history and health. Danielle Hart, a Two Spirit graduate from the Department of Community Health Sciences, will moderate the panel.
Well Doc Canada is offering a virtual workshop Navigating the Inner Storms of Uncertainty November 28, led by Dr. Ghazala Radwi MD and Alicia Polachek MA, on. The workshop is open to physicians across Canada, and space is limited. Register here.
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Private Wealth Management: FAQ | |
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As a person’s wealth increases, their finances become more complex. Private wealth management can be well-suited to physicians, whose career path and remuneration structure means their financial concerns and the best strategies — such as incorporation — to address them will be different from those of most professionals. Is private wealth management the best solution for you and your family? Learn more from MD Financial Management with their FAQ.
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