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.
News release: Saskatchewan’s physicians express alarm over premier’s letter
Physicians are extremely disappointed with the premier’s recent statements on vaccines, vaccinations, and the possible removal of some public health measures, according to Dr. Eben Strydom, president of the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA).
Dr. Michael Bishop of Kamsack invested in Saskatchewan Order of Merit
The Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) congratulates Dr. Michael Bishop of Kamsack, who has been invested in the Saskatchewan Order of Merit, the province’s highest honour.
SMA/SCFP Op-Ed: Op-ed: Protect our children – get them vaccinated
By Dr. Eben Strydom and Dr. Myles Deutscher: As physicians and as parents, our message is simple: get your child vaccinated.
MSA leaders learn about effective advocacy during PLI course
Physician leaders from across Saskatchewan who are helping to transform Regional Medical Associations into new Medical Staff Associations in their regions came together recently to learn how to effectively advocate for change.
Five physicians elected to new committee examining SMA governance
Five physicians have been elected to serve on the Saskatchewan Medical Association’s (SMA) Special Committee on SMA Governance Review, which will examine how the SMA governs itself and present recommendations to the 2022 Spring Representative Assembly (RA).
Sask. physicians lead by example in SMA children’s vaccination campaign
Physicians around Saskatchewan are demonstrating their confidence in the safety of the COVID-19 pediatric vaccine in the most powerful way – by vaccinating their own children and sharing their reasons why.
Challenges of the pandemic, racism in medicine among themes of 2021 Fall RA
While the COVID-19 pandemic is a terrible storm, it has also revealed the inherent good in people, Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) president Dr. Eben Strydom told delegates to the 2021 Fall Representative Assembly (RA).