‘It makes us stronger’: Group guiding SMA’s efforts to increase equity, diversity, and inclusion committed to change in Sask. medical profession

There will be a special meeting of the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) general membership to be held on Wednesday, June 15, at 6 p.m.

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New SMA president Dr. John Gjevre notes physician resilience, optimism during 2022 Spring RA

Newly elected Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) president Dr. John Gjevre hopes during his one-year term to recognize the resilience of physicians and health care workers who have worked through more than two years of the pandemic.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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