Dr. Pieter Maree of Hudson Bay honoured as SMA 2022 Physician of the Year
Hudson Bay family physician Dr. Pieter Maree was “completely surprised” when informed he is the recipient of the Saskatchewan Medical Association’s (SMA) 2022 Physician of the Year Award.
SMA honours physician, resident and student with 2022 leadership awards
The Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) recognized outstanding achievement in leading Saskatchewan’s medical community by presenting three leadership awards Friday during its 2022 Fall Representative Assembly.
Physicians accept 36-hour challenge living on Saskatoon streets
Three Saskatoon physicians are taking part in a 36-hour challenge to survive as if homeless on the streets. The Sanctum Survivor Winter Challenge takes place Nov. 3-4.
Dr. Nnamdi Ndubuka ready to lead SMA’s EDI initiatives in new role as Physician Advocate
Dr. Nnamdi Ndubuka, who has extensive experience working with Indigenous people and other equity-deserving groups, saw the graphic images of George Floyd’s death in the United States, and a spark was ignited.
SMA observes Sept. 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) offices will close Sept. 30 in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The federal government has declared Sept. 30 a federal statutory holiday.
Town hall on SMA governance review planned for Oct. 18
The Saskatchewan Medical Association’s (SMA) review of its governance processes has been proceeding apace this fall and includes a virtual Town Hall for physicians on Oct. 18, 2022.
Sept. 29 session postponed: Fall online learning series to deepen understanding of EDI issues in medicine
The Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA), in collaboration with the Division of Social Accountability, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, will offer a series of learning sessions this fall intended to deepen awareness of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) issues.
Key SMA committees seek physician members
Three key committee of the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) have openings for physician members. Now is your chance to get involved in your SMA. The committee are:
Recordings of June 15 special meetings now available
The Saskatchewan Medical Association Board of Directors convened two special meetings on June 15, 2022. Please click on the meeting name for a video link to the meeting:
Incoming CMA president addresses racism in medicine, implores Sask. physicians to work toward change
Physicians calling out racial injustice in health care and advocating for change must also work toward reconciliation with the people who they feel are causing the problems, according to Canadian Medical Association incoming president Dr. Alika Lafontaine.