Innovation Fund series: ‘The primary goal of our Innovation Fund project is to be able to say “yes” to more patients.’
Dr. Karissa Brabant says the Innovation Fund has been transformative for herself and her clinic – Circle Medical Centre in Moose Jaw.
News release: Sask. Physicians Call for Strengthening Voluntary Addiction Care Before Implementing Compassionate Intervention Act
The Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) share the Government of Saskatchewan’s commitment to reducing preventable deaths and supporting people living with severe substance use disorders. Physicians across the province see the tragic impact of the toxic drug crisis every day and agree that urgent action is necessary.
Joint SMA/CPSS Statement on the Compassionate Intervention Act
The Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of
Saskatchewan (CPSS) share the Government of Saskatchewan’s commitment to reducing
preventable deaths and supporting people living with severe substance use disorders. Physicians
across the province see firsthand the devastating impact of the toxic drug crisis and believe
urgent action is needed.
SMA marks International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – which is March 21 – reminds us that racism is not a distant or abstract concept in Saskatchewan, according to Dr. Nnamdi Ndubuka.
Dr. Shayne Burwell appointed new SMA board chair
The Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) announces the appointment of Dr. Shayne Burwell as chair of the SMA Board of Directors. Current board chair Dr. Janet Shannon is leaving the position on May 31, 2026, after serving for nine years.
SK doctors tied for most hours in Canada spent on admin work
The new report by the Canadian Medical Association and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says Sask. physicians dedicate 10.7 hours per week to administrative tasks.
2025 Fall Representative Assembly focuses on themes of building and strengthening relationships
Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) president Dr. Pamela Arnold touched on themes of building and strengthening relationships among physicians and health system leaders during her address to the 2025 Fall Representative Assembly (RA).
SMA honours Moosomin family physician Dr. Ettiene Crouse as 2025 Physician of the Year
Dr. Ettiene Crouse credits the health care team in Moosomin for his selection as the Saskatchewan Medical Association’s (SMA) 2025 Physician of the Year.
P.A. family physician Dr. Stan Oleksinski receives 2025 SMA Service Award
Dr. Stan Oleksinski, a family physician in Prince Albert, “has demonstrated commitment to the SMA and the physicians it serves for most of his career,” a nominator says. “I can think of no one more deserving of the SMA Service Award.”
SMA presents leadership awards, recognizes service of locum physicians
Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) presented Leadership Awards in four categories during an awards ceremony held in conjunction with the SMA’s 2025 Fall Representative Assembly in Saskatoon.
New for 2025 is the Early Career Physician Leader of the Year Award, which recognizes leadership contributions from a Saskatchewan physician who is in the first 10 years of practice.