The 2016-2017 academic year is underway for Manitoba’s resident doctors and the new PARIM Executive is already busy planning events, advocacy, and changes for the year. The first Executive meeting took place on July 19, 2016, and guided by the areas of focus that were identified at PARIM’s first Strategic Planning Meeting in April […]
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Meet Your New Board Members – Dr. Hisham Tassi and Dr. Michael Gray
A new voice on Doctors Manitoba’s Board of Directors Dr. Hisham Tassi Dr. Tassi is right where he wants to be, doing exactly what he wants. “I love my work. I love what I do. I love living in Thompson. And the work conditions are perfect for me and my lifestyle,” says Tassi. The 43-year-old […]
New Investment Reporting: What You Should Know
by Carol Niravong, MD Financial Management Over the next few months, you’ll likely be hearing more about the new disclosure rules that went into effect on July 15, 2016. The new rules require the investment industry to provide more clarity for investors on the fees and compensation that financial firms collect, and on individual investment […]
CMA General Council
It’s not every day that you get to sit down with the federal Minister of Health to discuss the future of medicine and health care but that’s exactly what happened at this year’s Canadian Medical Association General Council in Vancouver. Medical students, residents and new-to-practice physicians had the exclusive opportunity to meet with Dr. Jane […]
The 5 Fundamentals of Civility for Physicians #3: Communicate Effectively
By Dr. Micheal Kaufmann OMA Physician Health Program Words are powerful. They can flay like whips. When hastily chosen and self-serving, they can unnecessarily hurt and discourage. On the other hand, words that are well chosen, considerate and timely can lift spirits, motivate, heal, and connect us. When we communicate with someone, be it face-to-face, […]
There’s no place like home!
“I’ve always known theoretically that the scope of practice of family physicians in rural areas is impressive, but I didn’t realize just how extensive their scope was until I was working alongside them,” said Sara Matyas, now in her 3rd year of medical school at the Max Rady College of Medicine. The robust and diverse […]
Southern Exposure
Family Physicians work in HSC’s Surgical ICU to better serve their patients in rural and remote communities Imagine this scenario: A critically ill patients arrives at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg. She has multiple fractures, unknown internal injuries, and is currently unstable. An emergency room doctor, residents, nurses and respiratory therapists jump into action. […]
Country music a calling for Dauphin doctor
Dr. Jason Scott teams with Garth Brook’s guitarist on CD Jason Scott’s music won’t put you to sleep one day he just might. He’s a family doctor, and family practice anesthetist in Dauphin. And he’s also a rising country music singer and songwriter, with a new CD under his belt. “I’ve always been a guy […]
“I never get sick. Why should I get the flu shot?”
As doctors, sometimes we think we aren’t vulnerable to illness. And sometimes we are just too busy to look after ourselves. With this in mind, the Doctors Manitoba Physician Health and Wellness Committee decided to get our flu shots at our November meeting. We believe in being role models for our colleagues and patients. In […]
