News
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.
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.”