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The SMA keeps you informed and up-to-date on your Association’s news via our website, SMA News Digest, SMA E-News, timely President’s Letters, and various other publications and correspondence.
Regina physician Dr. Pamela Arnold elected SMA president
Dr. Pamela Arnold was elected on Friday, May 2, during the 2025 Spring Representative Assembly (RA) in Saskatoon. Dr. Arnold becomes the 59th president and succeeds Dr. Andre Grobler.
National Physicians’ Day: A salute to our heroes without capes
The presidents of national, provincial and territorial medical associations are once again calling on the federal government to waive the unapproved increase in the capital gains inclusion rate for medical professional corporations.
Raising awareness among physicians of support programs, resources a key finding of Racism in Medicine survey
A survey on racism in Saskatchewan’s medical profession has revealed a need to raise awareness among physicians about the support programs that are available to them if they are affected by racism in the workplace.
‘You are going to do great things’: Innovation Fund project leaders gather for kick-off event
The $10-million Innovation Fund negotiated by the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) and the provincial government has “real power,” about 150 attendees heard during a two-day Innovation Fund kick-off event in March.
Medical associations call for scrapping capital gains inclusion rate increase
The presidents of national, provincial and territorial medical associations are once again calling on the federal government to waive the unapproved increase in the capital gains inclusion rate for medical professional corporations.
Medical claims issues, MCRC ratification highlight SMA president’s report to 2024 Fall RA
Problems with medical claims payments are having a significant impact on Saskatchewan’s physicians, Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) president Dr. Andre Grober said during his address to the SMA’s 2024 Fall Representative Assembly (RA).