Revitalizing primary care, SMA strategic priorities in spotlight at 2025 Spring RA

Maintaining the momentum that has been building in revitalizing family medicine is a key priority for Dr. Pamela Arnold, the new president of the Saskatchewan Medical Association who was elected on May 2 during the SMA’s 2025 Spring Representative Assembly in Saskatoon.

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Raising awareness among physicians of support programs, resources a key finding of Racism in Medicine survey

A survey on racism in Saskatchewan’s medical profession has revealed a need to raise awareness among physicians about the support programs that are available to them if they are affected by racism in the workplace.

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‘You are going to do great things’: Innovation Fund project leaders gather for kick-off event

The $10-million Innovation Fund negotiated by the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) and the provincial government has “real power,” about 150 attendees heard during a two-day Innovation Fund kick-off event in March.

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Medical claims issues, MCRC ratification highlight SMA president’s report to 2024 Fall RA

Problems with medical claims payments are having a significant impact on Saskatchewan’s physicians, Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) president Dr. Andre Grober said during his address to the SMA’s 2024 Fall Representative Assembly (RA).

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Longtime Regina family physician Dr. Nasim Alibhai honoured as SMA’s 2024 Physician of the Year

Dr. Nasim Alibhai has touched the lives of thousands of patients during her career in family medicine, which spans more than 40 years, including 37 in Regina. Dr. Alibhai is the recipient of the 2024 Saskatchewan Medical Association’s (SMA) Physician of the Year Award.

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SMA presents 2024 leadership awards to physician, resident, and student

The Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) honoured outstanding leadership in the province’s medical community by presenting three awards during its 2024 Fall Representative Assembly. The SMA annually presents Physician, Resident and Student Leader of the Year awards at the Fall RA, which was held Oct. 25-25 in Regina.

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