BestPractice A CANADIAN MEDICAL FOUNDATION PUBLICATION FALL 2011 Physicians Rise to the Challenge at General Council Record-breaking $51,000 raised in St. John’s! An emotional Dr. Henry Haddad stood at the podium and issued a challenge After three years as Chair of the Canadian Medical Foundation, Dr. Haddad invited more than 300 of his colleagues to join him with their financial support. They did, breaking a record by raising more than $51,000. Funds raised from General Council will help bolster our three programs; Physician Health and Well-being, Medical Student Bursaries and Medical Outreach. “The Canadian Medical Foundation is an extension of what it means to be a physician,” said Dr. Haddad. “To care for our colleagues. To care for medical students and to care for the people we help in the developing world.” Golf Tournament Raises Over $267,000 On the manicured fairways at Glen Abbey Golf and Country Club over 144 golfers swung, putted and hit the fairway in support of the Canadian Medical Foundation. More than $267,000 was raised during a wonderful day of golf. Thanks to our sponsors: Deloitte, MD Physician Services, MacKenzie Investments, Manulife Asset Management, Acuity, AGF, Borden Ladner Gervais, Brockhouse Cooper, Canada Life, Canadian Medical Association, Carleton Financial Group, CIBC Asset Management, Dollco Printing, Emond Harnden, Franklin Templeton, Highstreet Asset Management Inc., Jensen Investment Management, KWA Partners (Ottawa), New Amsterdam Partners LLC, NWQ, PricewaterhouseCoopers, RPM Technologies, Subaru and TD. Special thanks to all the volunteers who gave their time. Stay tuned for information on our 2012 Tournament! Dr. Haddad’s message resonated throughout General Council. A sea of donor buttons were worn proudly by hundreds of delegates. Thank You Henry and Welcome Ruth! Canadian Medical Foundation “These types of leadership gifts prove the Luncheon at General Council in St. Foundation is doing exactly what our John’s Newfoundland. Mr. Brian Peters (President & CEO, MD Physician donors and Canadian doctors expect Services) salutes outgoing CMF Chair us to do,” remarked new Foundation Chair, Dr. Ruth Collins-Nakai. “We are Dr. Henry Haddad and welcomes the only national Canadian foundation incoming Chair. Dr. Ruth CollinsNakai. Joining them onstage is Pauldedicated to the health and well-being of Canadian physicians. By giving back Émile Cloutier (Secretary General and CEO, Canadian Medical Association). we are moving forward.” Paul Mason (MD Physician Services), Jeff Black (Deloitte), Danny Cisterna (Deloitte) and Brian Peters (President and CEO, MD Physician Services), pose for a quick photo after watching Mr. Cisterna sink an amazing fifteen foot putt. THE CANADIAN MEDICAL FOUNDATION • 1870 ALTA VISTA DR • OTTAWA ON • K1G 6R7 Are YOU Your Most Important Patient? Three physicians discover the healing power of caring for yourself first. Dr. Ralph Scandiffio Dr. Tracy Thomson Dr. Michael Kaufmann Retired GP, Dr. Scandiffio had a ‘normal’ general practice. He saw an average of 30 patients per day. Still, his practice was all-consuming affecting his time with wife and children. From the outside, Dr. Tracy Thomson led the perfect life. Married to a physician working in a small town. Life was good. At least on the surface. Dr. Kaufmann had it all. It wasn’t until he nearly lost everything that he was able to rebuild his life and in the long process to help others as well. It wasn’t until she literally had to crawl her way out of hospital that she realized her life had to change. And fast. Thinking his substance abuse problem was under control, Dr. Kaufmann was shocked when one day in 1986 a colleague confronted him in the hospital parking lot. Even fifteen years of chronic back pain couldn’t keep him out of the office. He was committed to his patients. Her marriage crumbling, stress levels increasing, Dr. Thomson contracted meningitis, hepatitis and pancreatitis all He said; ‘Mike, we know what you’re at the same time. doing, we know about the problem you have’. “I lost everything. Friends, colleagues, “In a two minute encounter, he literally the extended family and support. I had “I saw a psychiatrist and by the second reached into his pocket and he had the to step up for what I believed in for or third visit, he thought I was just an number to call for help.‘You have until 3 myself and for my children. That took overworked GP. But he also thought o’clock this afternoon to call this number. there was something deeper and that my a lot of courage.” I’m going to check. If you haven’t called, depression had to be treated”. my next call will be to the College of To learn more about these stories visit medicalfoundation.ca Physicians and Surgeons.” “I had continuing back pain from 1973 to 1988. I thought I was depressed and I thought my back pain was the main thing.” Photo: Tourism Toronto Supported by This initiative was made possible through an unrestricted Educational Grant from Pfizer Canada Inc. medicalfoundation.ca How Far Would You Go? Nine Volunteers Head Overseas for Medical Outreach Beginning in November 2011, the Canadian Medical Foundation (CMF) will sponsor 9 physicians who will donate their time and skills to partner with healthcare organizations in Nepal, Burkina Faso, and Malawi. The CMF remains committed to our partner organizations in these countries, helping build their capacity in the areas of maternal health, palliative care, and prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. We would like to congratulate our 9 successful candidates for 2011! Nepal: Dr. Ruth Brighouse (Salmon Arm, BC) and Dr. Nancy Trimble (Barrie, ON) will work with Aadharbhut Prasuti Sewa and the Midwifery Society of Nepal in maternal health. They will be accompanied by MD Physician Services employee Daniel Labonte who will work alongside in an organizational development capacity. Burkina Faso: Dr. Martin Labrie (Calgary, AB) and Dr. Pierre Allard (Ottawa, ON) will return to Burkina Faso continuing their groundbreaking palliative care work with SEMUS Association (Solidarité et Entraide Mutuelle au Sahal) and REVS+ (Responsabilité- Espoir-Vie-Solidarité). They first volunteered in Burkina Faso in 2010 and look forward to going back. REVS+ will also be supported by Dr. Shital Ghandi (Toronto, ON) who will focus on general internal medicine and obstetrics. Joining them and working in a finance role will be MD employee Sarah Lowden. Malawi : Our volunteers will be paired with counterparts at four different hospitals. Dr. Megan Williams (Ottawa, ON) will be at the Likuni Hospital Dr. Pierre Allard (second from right), delivers a Physician Travel Pack to health care workers at REVS+ in Burkina Faso. focusing on prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV. In palliative care, Dr. Kathy Simpson (Thunder Bay, ON) will work with the Nguludi Hospital and Nursing College. Dr. Cary Shafir (Guelph, ON) will be at St.-Anne Hospital, while Dr. Sid Brodovsky (Guelph, ON) will work with the Mulanje Mission Hospital. Each volunteer will also equip their partner organization with a bicycle ambulance. This vital means of transport transfers patients from their rural homes to the nearest clinic. In addition, everyone brings a physician travel pack containing enough essential medicines to treat up to 600 patients. The CMF thanks everyone who applied for this amazing opportunity and we wish each of our volunteers a wonderful experience! You can read their stories and impact in their online blog (medicalfoundation.ca) and in a future issue of Best Practice. To sponsor a Physician Travel Pack or to support Medical Outreach contact the Canadian Medical Foundation at 1 888.770.7775 or email [email protected]. Thinking of someone close to you Tribute giving at the Canadian Medical Foundation Honour a loved one, friend or colleague with a gift in their memory to the Canadian Medical Foundation. Contact us at 1 888 770.7775 or by email to [email protected] for more information. medicalfoundation.ca medicalfoundation.ca Aboriginal Student Bursary Helps Young Mother Excel at Medical School Canadian Medical Foundation Medical Student Bursary Facts • More than $660,000 disbursed in 2010 through strong partnerships with Provincial and Territorial Medical Associations • $55,000 disbursed to 11 Aboriginal students in 2010 Canadian Medical Foundation audited financial statements are available upon request. While she stays connected to her three young children and other things that matter. Sarah Brascoupe-Funnell will be a successful and productive physician. Without a doubt. Her love of medicine was formed at the hospital bedside of her mother during her rapid deterioration from non-Hodgkins lymphoma. “I would sit there with her for hours, fascinated with the doctors and the care they gave my mom. I knew I would someday work in a hospital.” Leaving the small Alderville First Nation in southern Ontario, Sarah enrolled at the University of British Columbia and then went on to the British Columbia Institute of Technology where she received an x-ray technician diploma. Sarah eventually moved to California where she worked for four years. While in the Bay area, Sarah split her professional career evenly between O’Connor Hospital in San Jose and Stanford Medical Center in Palo Alto. Moving back to Canada, Sarah and her family settled in Ottawa. Fascinated by Aboriginal studies, she completed a four year course at Carleton University. With a working husband and two young children, Sarah fulfilled her dream by enrolling in medical school at the University of Ottawa. Next came her third daughter and daily challenges including medical school, a busy household, childcare and of course...bills. However, Sarah always maintains a positive outlook. One January morning she opened an email discovering she had been awarded a bursary from the Canadian Medical Foundation. “All of a sudden I could see light at the end of the tunnel. I could focus on my studies. I felt like I could finally contribute financially to my young family.” Sarah is already giving back. She is deeply involved with the Aboriginal medical student program at the University of Ottawa. “The Canadian Medical Foundation is proud to support medical students like Sarah,” says Joanne Mavis, Foundation President and CEO. “Our donors want to help medical students be their best. Through them we are able to help Aboriginal students and other students get through this demanding phase of their career.” Support Online : medicalfoundation.ca Phone : 1 888 770.7775 Mail: Fill out this form and mail to : Canadian Medical Foundation 1870 Alta Vista Dr. Ottawa, ON K1G 6R7 $100 $250 $1000 $500 Other $ _________________ Enclosed is my cheque payable to the Canadian Medical Foundation Visa MasterCard Amex _______________________________________ CARD NO. ___________ ____________________________ EXP (mm/yy) SIGNATURE Dr. Mr. Ms. Mrs. _______________________________________ FIRST NAME _______________________________________ LAST NAME _______________________________________ ADDRESS (PREFERRED) _______________________________________ CITY PROV _______________________________________ POSTAL CODE ___________________ ____________________ TEL (DAYTIME) TEL (EVENING) _______________________________________ EMAIL CMF/09/11 Charitable Registration #: 119219327RR0001 DONATE BY PHONE: 1 888 770.7775 OR ONLINE @ MEDICALFOUNDATION.CA
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