Aug. 9, 2023
Joint SMA/CPSS survey of physicians aims to address racism in medicine
Physicians are urged to lend their voices as the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) take an important step in combating racism in medicine.
The SMA’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee and the CPSS’s Diversity and Bias Committee are conducting a joint survey on racism in the medical profession.
The survey is now open. Watch your SMA emails for notices with the link to the survey.
“I strongly urge physicians to take the time to share their experiences with racism via the survey,” said Dr. Carla Holinaty, chair of the SMA’s EDI Committee. “We need your participation. Your responses are crucial to gaining an understanding of the challenges physicians face within their profession.”
The SMA and CPSS recognize the urgent need to address racism, bias, and discrimination in medicine, Dr. Holinaty added. The survey findings will inform the creation of strategies and development of specific policies, procedures and interventions that meet the needs of those victimized by racism, bias, and discrimination.
“Incidents of racism can significantly affect a physician’s health, well-being and career,” said Dr. Nnamdi Ndubuka, SMA Physician Advocate, EDI. “The more we understand these incidents, the better we can foster a more inclusive and equitable environment for physicians.”
“The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan recognizes that it is essential to understand the lived experience of physicians who have encountered racism both toward physicians and even by physicians,” said Dr. Alan Beggs, President of the CPSS Council. “It is our hope that this survey will serve as a tool to improve our understanding and allow us to develop strategies to eradicate racism targeting physicians and patients alike.”
The survey will ask physicians to share their experiences and will collect data on the demographics of physicians who encounter racism, where these incidents occur, and the parties involved. Data gathered will be subject to rigorous safeguards to preserve confidentiality.
The Canadian Medical Association, MD Financial Management Inc. and Scotiabank together proudly support the Saskatchewan Medical Association’s Racism in Medical Practice in Saskatchewan survey as one of several initiatives that comprise our 10-year, $115 million commitment to supporting the medical profession and advancing health in Canada.
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