NEW @cmadocs.bsky.social article—
Beyond burnout: The cost of conflict on HC teams, offers:
🟩Practical tips
🟩Interviews with experts including CMPA’s Dr. Armand Aalamian
🟩Links to resources—including CMPA’s webinar on The Power of Teamwork
Check out the article: www.cma.ca/our-focus/ph...
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In Newfoundland and Labrador, 2 candidates are vying for 1 Div. A or B position on #CMPACouncil:
Drs. Dolores Madeline McKeen of St. John’s & Lynette Powell of Grand Falls-Windsor.
Read more about the skills and experiences of these candidates and VOTE! www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/about/gov...
In Nova Scotia, 2 candidates are vying for 1 Div. A or B position on #CMPACouncil:
Drs. Gerard MacDonald of Antigonish & Heather Scott of Halifax.
Read more about the skills and experiences of these candidates and VOTE! www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/about/gov...
In Québec, 2 candidates are vying for 1 Div. B position on #CMPACouncil:
Drs. Nicole Damestoy of Laval & Cédric Lacombe of Montréal.
Read more about the skills and experiences of these candidates and VOTE! www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/about/gov...
In Québec, 2 candidates are vying for 1 Div. A position on #CMPACouncil:
Drs. Richard Dumouchel of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu & Marie-Josée Laganière of Repentigny.
Read more about the skills and experiences of these candidates and VOTE! www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/about/gov...
CMPA office closure – April 3 to April 6, inclusive.
Automated phone services will remain available, but there will be no callbacks during this period.
CMPA’s online self-service options are accessible on our website.
We will reopen on Tuesday, April 7.
In Alberta, 2 candidates are vying for 1 Div. A or B position on #CMPACouncil:
Drs. Dennis Kunimoto of Edmonton & Wayne Rosen of Calgary.
Read more about the skills and experiences of these candidates and VOTE! www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/about/gov...
In Ontario, 3 candidates are vying for 1 Div. B position on #CMPACouncil:
Drs. Paula Cashin of Ottawa, Paul Cesar Missiuna of Ancaster, & Katy Shufelt of Peterborough.
Read more about the skills and experiences of these candidates and VOTE! www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/about/gov...
In British Columbia and Yukon, 2 candidates are vying for 1 Div. B position on #CMPACouncil:
Drs. Jugpal S. Arneja & Charles (buz) Scudamore, both of Vancouver.
Read more about the skills and experiences of these candidates and VOTE! www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/about/gov...
CMPA provides medico-legal advice to physicians. We are not an insurance company.
CMPA provides members with support & services. In return, members are expected to practise in a manner consistent with the values of the medical profession.
▶️ Watch: ow.ly/8Ry450Q5aGZ
📣Calling all CMPA members in BC/YT, AB, ON, QC, NS, & NL
Have you voted yet in the 2026 Council elections?
✔️Have your say and vote now! www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/about/gov...
#cdnhealth
2/2 What are your responsibilities?
CMPA answers: ow.ly/TCEs50TSSq6
#HealthPrivacy
Case scenario: A staff member downloads patient records from the office #EMR...
...to an unsecured memory stick to work on them at home...
... but then misplaces the memory stick. 1/2
Medical tourism: What are the risks for patients and their physicians?
CMPA provides guidance on medico-legal considerations and responsibilities before and after travel.
➡️ cmpa-acpm.ca/en/advice-pu...
Racism has no place in healthcare.
Racial discrimination contributes to health inequities - negatively impacting patients & physicians.
CMPA offers resources to help members reflect on bias & support safe medical care: cmpa-acpm.ca/en/advice-pu...
#IDERD
In Newfoundland and Labrador, 2 candidates are vying for 1 Div. A or B position on #CMPACouncil:
Drs. Dolores Madeline McKeen of St. John’s & Lynette Powell of Grand Falls-Windsor.
Read more about the skills and experiences of these candidates and VOTE! www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/about/gov...
In Nova Scotia, 2 candidates are vying for 1 Div. A or B position on #CMPACouncil:
Drs. Gerard MacDonald of Antigonish & Heather Scott of Halifax.
Read more about the skills and experiences of these candidates and VOTE! www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/about/gov...
In Québec, 2 candidates are vying for 1 Div. B position on #CMPACouncil:
Drs. Nicole Damestoy of Laval & Cédric Lacombe of Montréal.
Read more about the skills and experiences of these candidates and VOTE! www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/about/gov...
In Québec, 2 candidates are vying for 1 Div. A position on #CMPACouncil:
Drs. Richard Dumouchel of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu & Marie-Josée Laganière of Repentigny.
Read more about the skills and experiences of these candidates and VOTE! www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/about/gov...
In Ontario, 3 candidates are vying for 1 Div. B position on #CMPACouncil:
Drs. Paula Cashin of Ottawa, Paul Cesar Missiuna of Ancaster, & Katy Shufelt of Peterborough.
Read more about the skills and experiences of these candidates and VOTE! www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/about/gov...
In Alberta, 2 candidates are vying for 1 Div. A or B position on #CMPACouncil:
Drs. Dennis Kunimoto of Edmonton & Wayne Rosen of Calgary.
Read more about the skills and experiences of these candidates and VOTE! www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/about/gov...
In British Columbia and Yukon, 2 candidates are vying for 1 Div. B position on #CMPACouncil:
Drs. Jugpal S. Arneja & Charles (buz) Scudamore, both of Vancouver.
Read more about the skills and experiences of these candidates and VOTE! www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/about/gov...
2026 CMPA Council elections have begun! 📣
Members in BC/YT, AB, ON, QC, NS, and NL:
It’s time to cast your ballots!
Learn about the candidates and VOTE ➡️ www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/about/gov...
#CDNhealth
Cyberattacks directed at HC organizations, clinics, & physician offices can have a crippling effect on healthcare systems & impact patient care & #PatientSafety.
What preventive actions can you take? ow.ly/ZWjk50TST0t
#DigitalHealth
CMPA is here to help members understand artificial intelligence, and to promote the safe use of AI in Canadian healthcare.
Check out our new video, a deep dive on the medico-legal lens on AI:
🔗 www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/research-...
#MedSky #AI
It’s #CanadianWomenPhysiciansDay! 🩺
To CMPA’s women physician members, your expertise, dedication, and compassion make a lasting impact on your patients, your colleagues, and your communities.
Thank you for all you do. ❤️
#WomenDocsCAN #WomenInMedicine #MedSky
On #CanadianWomenPhysiciansDay, I’m proud to recognize:
-Women physicians at @cmpa-acpm.ca —trusted Physician Advisors and those in key roles supporting members & serving on #CMPACouncil.
-All women physician members across Canada whose care & commitment inspire.
Thank you!
Happy #CanadianWomenPhysiciansDay!
Today we celebrate #WomenDocsCAN whose leadership, dedication, and impact continue to shape medicine across Canada.
Thank you for all you do and thank you Canadian #WomenInMedicine for this day. ❤️
#CWPD2026 #MedSky
Our KNOW YOUR RISK resources provide medico-legal data for specific clinical specialties to enhance #PatientSafety:
➡️ Factors associated with patient harm
➡️ Peer expert criticisms
➡️ Your medico-legal risk vs. others in your specialty
🔗 cmpa-acpm.ca/en/research-...
#CMPAResearch
Today we celebrate #IWD2026!
The theme #GivetoGain reminds us of the power of lifting each other up - sharing knowledge, opening doors, and championing the women who help drive our health system forward.
When we lift each other up, we all rise. #InternationalWomensDay