CMA Apology
Yesterday the Canadian Medical Association apologized for its role and the role of the medical profession in the harms caused to Indigenous Peoples in the health system, both through action and inaction.
The apology was delivered by CMA President Dr. Joss Reimer at a ceremony in Victoria, BC, on the traditional territory of the lək̓ʷəŋiʔnəŋ speaking people of Songhees and Xwsepsum Nations.
Take Part in Reconciliation Workshop
You’re invited to take part in a virtual workshop version of a blanket exercise. If you haven’t had a chance to participate in one before, a blanket exercise is an interactive activity that invites participants from all cultural backgrounds to experience the history of Canada’s Indigenous and non-indigenous relationship.
Trained facilitators from Braving the Healing will introduce participants to the timeline of historical Canadian events that span from before the European colonizers arrived to today. This is the story of the shared history of the Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples of Canada. This online session honours the experiential and participatory elements of the in-person experience in an online environment.
Reserve your spot for Tuesday, October 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. Physicians, residents, and medical learners (and an invited guest) are welcome to take part. Register now.
Important updates for Cortext Users
The switch from Cortext to TigerConnect for clinical secure messaging is set for September 24, 2024, at 9 a.m.
You can now download and login to TigerConnect. You are now able to login, review the learning materials and set your notification settings in TigerConnect.
You will need to make sure you have downloaded and installed TigerConnect on your desktop and/or mobile device. Please complete the steps in theQuick Reference Guide to prepare for this transition.
Desktop Users: Initial Setup — Desktop You will need approximately 5 minutes to complete this set-up.
Mobile Users: Initial Setup — Mobile Before beginning you will need access to a laptop/workstation (with Wi-Fi), your mobile device and approximately 15 – 20 minutes to complete this set-up.
End User Support & Training
The following resources are available to help users through this transition period:
- Self Service Guides: Learning Guide – Mobile & Desktop
- Service Desk: available to assist, email CortextTransition@sharedhealthmb.ca or call 204−940−8500 (Winnipeg) or 1−866−999−9698 (Manitoba) option #6
- In-person support: available at select healthcare facilities. The schedule will be posted here.
- Virtual One-on-One Appointment: Schedule a 30-minutevirtual one-on-one appointment with Service Desk to get help downloading and setting up the applications. To schedule an appointment, send an email to CortextTransition@sharedhealthmb.ca with the following information and a support representative will reach out to confirm your appointment availability:
A date and time that works best for you
Contact information – the best email and phone number to reach you at
Click here for the latest information.
Remember when communication with a physician colleague moves from text to voice or video calls, it may become a billable form of collaboration. See our billing guide here for full details on how to claim for these services.
Early Career Webinars Next Week
In your first five years of practice here in Manitoba, or your last year of residency? Join dozens of physicians at our Early Career Webinars on September 24 and 25.
This webinar will cover:
What Doctors Manitoba offers you
Benefits, rebates and insurance options for physicians
Billing tips and common questions
Physician health and wellness supports
Introduction to our brand new New to Practice program for early career physicians
Q&A
Two sessions are planned:
September 24 at 6:00 PM — Family Practice Focus — Register here.
September 25 at 6:00 PM — Specialist Practice Focus — Register here.
You can submit questions while registering, or live during the webinars.
Bug Day coming October 17
Nationally and internationally recognized experts will present timely topics in infectious diseases and public health at Manitoba’s largest healthcare education event coming up October 17 during National Infection Prevention & Control Week.
Bug Day is accredited for physicians. There is no charge, but you must register to attend the live sessions. Registrations are not accepted post-event.
Group Peer Support — Join a group today!
Group peer support brings together people who share a lived or living experience and provides a confidential, supportive space where peers can listen without judgment, share insights, and provide hope and encouragement to one another.
All groups offer the ability to join virtually.
Check out our groups for :
Female Surgeons and Surgical Residents
Indigenous Learners
BIPOC Members
Neurodiverse Learners
Health System Updates
The government is moving forward with plans to open episodic care clinics, including a Minor Injury and Illness Clinic in Brandon and Extended Hours Primary Care Clinics in Winnipeg.
The first Winnipeg clinic was announced this week by the Premier, and is now open by Grace Hospital, offering evening and weekend primary care. It will be open after hours from 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. during the week, 1:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on weekends and offer special hours during the holidays. Patients can register for same-day appointments online at https://myrightcare.ca and some walk-in spots will be available every day.
After an initial lack of engagement about these new clinics and remuneration model, Doctors Manitoba and the government agreed to a flexible model that promotes a connection with Home Clinics. See more about the clinic model and remuneration here, including how to express an interest to work a shift or two per month.
More of these clinics will be opened adjacent to other Winnipeg hospitals.
Meanwhile, a minor injury and illness clinic was announced for Brandon, to be located at the old Western Clinic location on Sixth Street. Again, there was a lack of engagement about the clinic model and location, and a remuneration model is still not finalized.
The main concern about these clinics is the risk of drawing resources away from existing clinics, which are already struggling to recruit and retain enough doctors to meet patient needs. This is a point we made in this Brandon Sun article last week.
ICYMI
Here’s the latest and most popular stories, in case you missed them.
Upcoming Events
You can always review upcoming events on our events calendar page.
Come and join the Hippocratic High Notes a choir for female physicians Manitoba, active and retired, residents and medical learners! where we embrace our inner rock stars and turn our stethoscopes into microphones. A musical escapade that is a fun, bucket-filling activity also aimed at building bridges and making connections!
All are welcome! No auditions! No experience needed! Just bring enthusiasm, a desire to sing and to have fun!!
Practice is on Tuesday evenings in Winnipeg with space to accommodate kids if needed!
Family Medicine Forum
Join the College of Family Physicians Canada (CFPC) at FMF 2024 set for November 6 to 9 in Vancouver, BC.
The four-day event is Canada’s premier family medicine conference and the largest in Canada. It is an opportunity to recognize the incredible work done by family doctors in practice, research, and academia. FMF also offers attendees the opportunity to socialize, share ideas, expand networks, and celebrate everything great about family medicine.
Here are just some of the things attendees can expect from FMF 2024:
Educational program: FMF 2024 offers 40 scientific posters and 150 new sessions and workshops that share innovations in family medicine and provide the latest guidelines to help attendees stay on top of what is new in their profession. Renowned experts and thought leaders share their expertise through engaging presentations and interactive sessions. To view the full program, please visit fmf.cfpc.ca/program.
Networking and collaboration: FMF 2024 is the place to catch up with friends and colleagues from around the world and build new relationships that will last a lifetime. Attendees can enjoy a full complimentary breakfast, designated coffee and networking breaks, end-of-day receptions, wellness activities, and daily evening events.
Exhibit Hall: Family doctors can peruse the extensive and wide-ranging Exhibit Hall and interact with representatives to learn about the latest advancements in medical technology, health care solutions, and more.
Learn more and register here.
MAiD assessment education
Attention MDs who want to learn more about the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Service in Manitoba.
There will be a free CME accredited virtual education session called “How to do a MAiD assessment” available to all interested Manitoba physicians October 19, 2024. This session will be led by Dr. Kim Wiebe (MAiD Medical Director) and Dr. Maegan Springman (MAiD Assessor/Provider) who have both been certified by the Canadian Association of MAiD Assessors and Providers (CAMAP) to teach this session. The session will cover what is involved in a MAiD assessment, the difference between the two MAiD tracks (those who have a reasonably foreseeable death and those who do not) and provide tools for self-care.
Note: this is not a session intended to recruit MAiD providers, this is a session to provide more information about the Manitoba MAiD program so that you can help your patients through the process, answer their basic questions and know when to refer your patients.
Click here for more information and to sign up for the session.