News Release: Saskatchewan’s physicians mark Family Doctor Day, May 19, with call for support

Family Doctor Day on Thursday, May 19, is an opportunity to recognize the work of Saskatchewan’s family physicians. Family physicians work in clinics, hospitals, long-term care homes, and other settings providing primary care to their patients.

SMA recruiting new leadership for physician wellness and support programs

Leadership of the Saskatchewan Medical Association’s (SMA) Physician Support Programs (PSP) is undergoing a change. Brenda Senger, longtime Director of PSP, is retiring and focusing on succession planning. As a result, the SMA is recruiting a new Director, Physician Wellness & Support Programs.

USask mentorship program supports professional development for new physicians in Saskatchewan

A new multi-year provincial mentorship program will support the professional development needs of all new physicians in Saskatchewan who are in their first five years of practice.

Saskatoon physician Dr. John Gjevre elected SMA president

Dr. John Gjevre, a respirologist from Saskatoon, was elected president of the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) on Friday, May 6, during the 2022 Spring Representative Assembly (RA), which was held virtually.

News release: SMA survey reveals impact of pandemic on Saskatchewan’s physicians

A majority of Saskatchewan physicians who responded to a Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) membership survey feel their mental health has worsened after two years of the pandemic, their jobs are less satisfying, and their voices haven’t been heard in the pandemic response.

Masking posters for physician clinics

The Saskatchewan Medical Association has prepared printable posters for physician clinics that want to inform their patients that masking is required inside the clinic.

News release: SMA welcomes support for physicians in provincial budget

The Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) welcomes budget initiatives that support the recruitment and retention of physicians, begin to tackle the surgical backlog, and provide resources to address the ongoing challenges the pandemic is placing on a strained health care system.

SMA encourages physician participation in virtual care consultation

Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) president Dr. Eben Strydom encourages physicians to share their experiences with virtual care as the provincial government develops a strategy for the future of virtual care within the health care system.

In their own words: Saskatchewan physicians talk about racism in the medical profession

Many Saskatchewan physicians have felt pain and frustration from discrimination their entire lives, or have had their medical skills questioned or second-guessed based on the colour of their skin.

Op-ed: Living with COVID: We all must do our part

By Dr. Eben Strydom: Living with COVID is an interesting sentiment. I understand the yearning of our politicians and citizens alike who want to put the pandemic behind us and leave what feels like an unending state of crisis after crisis.