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Community physicians eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
As of April 12, all frontline health care providers are eligible to book their COVID-19 vaccine appointment. This includes physicians, other health care professionals and their office or support staff who provide in-person, direct patient care.
To prove eligibility, physicians registered with CPSA can download a copy of their practice permit from the CPSA physician portal.
You can download an employer letter from the CPSA physician portal as proof of employment to authorize their staff’s vaccination.
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Dr. Fredrykka D. Rinaldi is AMA's 2021-22 President-Elect
Dr. Fredrykka D. Rinaldi has been acclaimed to the position of Alberta Medical Association President-Elect for 2021-22. Dr. Rinaldi will assume the President-Elect role at the close of the 116th AMA Fall AGM.
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A boost to offset escalating tuition fees:
read testimonies from two grateful students
The TD Insurance Meloche Monnex/AMA Medical Student Bursaries help to reduce financial pressure from escalating medical school tuition fees. The boost this bursary provides helps qualified students afford to attend medical school. Since 2001, the program has awarded $1,956,000.
This year we were fortunate to administer bursaries to 74 well-deserving medical students. Two of this year's recipients, medical students Srishti Shrivastav and Lloyd Luitzen Visser, want to express their gratitude.
The TD Insurance Meloche Monnex/AMA Medical Student Bursary Program is made possible through a significant contribution by TD Insurance Meloche Monnex as well as donations from generous physician members. Bursaries are $1,500 each and in March 2021, $111,000 was awarded to medical students who qualified.
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Is a career in rural medicine in your future?
Apply for the 2021 Tarrant Scholarship!
Application deadline: June 1
Third-year medical students are eligible to apply if they:
- Are a University of Alberta or Calgary medical student in clerkship in 2021
- Are keenly interested in building a career in rural medicine in Alberta
- Have a strong connection to rural Alberta or another rural area
- Demonstrate a dedication to rural medicine in your undergraduate work
- Demonstrate a financial need
Contribute to the Tarrant Scholarship program
The generous contributions from AMA members have enabled the continuation of this important scholarship. Thank you! If you are interested in making a tax-deductible donation to help ensure the continued future of the Tarrant Scholarship, you may do so during membership renewal in the fall.
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Are you a Healthquest EMR user?
“Healthquest is the fastest and easiest EMR to implement for CII/CPAR”, says Mr. McDermott.
There are already 39 Healthquest clinics fully operational on CII/CPAR and another 17 in progress.
This article is the first in a series to highlight CII/CPAR implementation experience with the five conformed EMRs. Watch future issues for a focused look at each EMR.
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Interested in medical history? We have scholarships and project grants available!
The application deadline is May 15. We are accepting applications for the following:
Margaret Hutton History of Medicine and Health Care Student Research Scholarship
Alberta Medical Foundation Charitable Fund Project Grants
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Webinar: Insurance for physicians with ADIUM and MD Financial Management
Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us that risks are not always easy to anticipate. As a physician, you’re no stranger to managing the unexpected – but have you fully considered the best ways to protect yourself, your family and your wealth?
On April 27 at 7 p.m. join us and MD Financial Management for a webinar designed to show physicians and their families how to mitigate different types of risk throughout your career stages, and the insurance you need for your personal circumstances.
MD Financial Management provides financial products and services, the MD Family of Funds and investment counselling services through the MD Group of Companies. For a detailed list of these companies, visit md.ca. MD Financial Management and Scotiabank are proud sponsors of the AMA Youth Run Club.
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Survey Corner
Health care partners and other organizations often seek physician feedback through surveys. This month, the following is available for your consideration:
Primary Care provider survey: Rural psychiatry curriculum
From this research, the Rural Health Professions Action Plan wishes to learn the climate of mental health, support and needs in Alberta communities. This survey will be used as part of the resident research requirement for the royal College of Canada.
Opinions on health-related digital technologies
This research study involves a one-on-one interview, approximately 30-minutes long. Participants will be entered into a draw for a $100 gift card. Email luke.macneil@unb.ca for more details and to participate. Project reviewed by the Research Ethics Board of the University of New Brunswick - REB#009-2021
Editor's note: "Survey Corner" presents survey requests received and reviewed by the AMA, that may be of interest to our members. We will publish new opportunities as we receive them.
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Don't forget!
Apply online by May 17.
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MD Scope Classifieds
In the April 22 MD Scope Classifieds you'll find listings for
- Physicians wanted
- Space available
- For sale
- Services
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