BestPractice A CANADIAN MEDICAL FOUNDATION PUBLICATION SPRING 2015 The Canadian Medical Foundation (CMF) and the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine have achieved a world first in establishing an Academic Chair with a focus on physician health and well-being. resources in the field of physician health and well-being. These efforts will benefit all of Canada’s physicians, and in turn, the health care system, by identifying challenges to physician health and pursuing practical solutions. The Canadian Medical Foundation Chair of Physician Health and Well-Being will actively conduct research, develop curriculum, and enhance This position – a first of its kind – was generously made possible by matched CMF donor dollars. Photo courtesy of the University of Ottawa Canadian Medical Foundation and University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine Achieve World First! The position is expected to be filled by August 2015. Q The Dr. Muzumdar Fund The Canadian Association of Physicians with Disabilities (CAPD) was founded by Dr. Ashok Muzumdar in the year 2000, to bring awareness to the issues which physicians with disabilities in Canada face, to strengthen the community of physicians with disabilities in Canada and to be actively engaged in influencing policies which affect all people with disabilities (to name a few). In this regard, the CAPD has done much meaningful work over the years to advance the goals and objectives which it set out to accomplish over a decade ago. On November 30, 2012, Dr. Muzumdar tragically passed away in his sleep. His untimely an endowed bursary in his name. This bursary will be specifically designated for aspiring physicians in Canada with disabilities, who are in need of financial assistance with their education in the field of medicine. In Memorium 1940–2012 death was felt by many in the community which he helped to bring together and unite for the common causes addressed by the CAPD. In hopes of honouring the great work of Dr. Muzumdar, the CAPD is currently seeking to gather enough funds to establish The Canadian Medical Foundation (CMF) and the CAPD are working together on this effort, with a portion of funds raised also going to support the CMF’s ‘Every Physician’ Campaign. With your support, we hope to realize our goal of honouring Dr. Muzumdar with this much needed student bursary fund. In successfully honouring Dr. Muzumdar, we will also be contributing to a stronger physician base in Canada, and inherently, a better health care system for all Canadians. Dr. Muzumdar was a man who truly cared about his patients. This bursary would enable his compassionate and caring nature to carry on, by supporting deserving medical students in need. Please support this cause, and give what you can today. Thank You! To make a donation to the Dr. Muzumdar Bursary Fund, please complete and return the donation slip on page 4 of this newsletter using the enclosed return envelope, or visit the ‘donate now’ page on the CMF website. In either case, please indicate “donation to the Dr. Muzumdar Fund”. Q THE CANADIAN MEDICAL FOUNDATION • 1870 ALTA VISTA DR • OTTAWA ON • K1G 6R7 Canadian Medical Foundation Sapphire Awards Recognize Outstanding Contributions to Health Care Philanthropy A special reception was held by the Canadian Medical Foundation (CMF), on November 3, 2014, to recognize those whom have made an outstanding contribution in the area of health care philanthropy At this special reception, all CMF donors were celebrated and three in particular were honored with Sapphire Awards. Dr. Henry Haddad Mrs. Therese Wiley The criteria for this award consist of an outstanding individual who has proven their devotion to the health care system in Canada by volunteering in a number of ways. Presented with a Sapphire Award in the category of outstanding contribution made by an individual or family. The criteria for this award consist of an individual or family who has demonstrated a strong, dedicated, ongoing commitment to supporting the health care system in Canada. In this case, that support is directed to Canada’s future physicians. With this award, we wanted to recognize a business or corporation that has demonstrated, over the years, that supporting health care in Canada is a top priority. Most corporations choose to focus on specific causes for their social responsibility initiatives, and MD Financial Management is one that is clearly focused on health care. MD Financial Management is active in supporting a number of charitable events and causes, through several different organizations all across the country, which relate directly to the field of health care. Q Presented with an award in the category of outstanding contribution made through volunteerism. Mr. Bill Horton On behalf of MD Financial Management, was presented with a Sapphire Award in the category of outstanding contribution made by an organization. Thank you to our 2014 Sapphire Awards Sponsors! Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Supporting Sponsors AUTOMATIC CORD WINDERS TOP 1% IN CANADA FOR ROYAL LEPAGE ** JASON MACDONALD Sales Representative Your Key to Better Living NIM MOUSSA Sales Representative DIRECT 613.667.HOME (4663) medicalfoundation.ca Canadian Medical Foundation Special Events in 2015 – SAVE THE DATES! June 4, 2015 The Canadian Medical Foundation’s 10th Annual Signature Golf Tournament Glen Abbey Golf Club, Oakville, Ontario August 22, 2015 The Canadian Medical Foundation’s Sapphire Awards Halifax, Nova Scotia The Canadian Medical Foundation’s Sapphire Awards recognize and celebrate those who support physician-directed charitable endeavours and those who have stood out in the field of medical and health care philanthropy. 2015 marks the 10th anniversary of our wildly successful Annual Signature Golf Tournament. Funds raised at this tournament will go towards our charitable programs, to provide much-needed funding in areas such as physician health and well-being initiatives, bursaries for medical students and physicians’ philanthropic, research and medical outreach priorities. Tickets for this tournament will sell out fast! To purchase your ticket, or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jeff Wolfson at: 613-325-0156 or [email protected]. JJuly 6, 2015 88th Annual North/South Doctors’ Golf Tournament Red Deer Golf and Country Club, Red Deer, Alberta Join us for the longest-running golf event in Alberta – Annual North/South Doctors’ Golf Tournament. This event, hosted by the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta, the Alberta Medical Association and the Canadian Medical Foundation, brings together physicians and health care professionals from across the province to raise funds for physician health programs and medical student bursaries. Help support Alberta’s next generation of physicians. The 2015 Sapphire Awards will be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Saturday, August 22, 2015, in advance of the Canadian Medical Association’s General Council. If you will be in Halifax at this time, we welcome and encourage you to join us for our awards evening. The awards evening consists of an awards presentation, refreshments and the opportunity to network with leaders in physician health and well-being. For additional information, please contact Jeff Wolfson at: 613-325-0156 or [email protected]. October 16 & 17, 2015 2015 Canadian Conference on Physician Health – Great Expectations: Navigating identity challenges of the modern physician Winnipeg, Manitoba The Canadian Physician Health Institute (CPHI) – a national program created in collaboration with the Canadian Medical Association and the Canadian Medical Foundation – with partners Doctors Manitoba and their Health and Wellness Committee, are proud to present the 4th Canadian Conference on Physician Health scheduled for October 16-17, 2015 at the Delta Winnipeg Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba. During this conference participants will acquire skills to navigate different identities of a physician to improve health and well-being. This conference will investigate the impact of multi-dimensional roles and responsibilities of physicians on their health and well-being and integrate best practices on helping other physicians/trainees improve their health. Attendees will participate in two full days of interactive sessions, group discussions, skills development and take part in a thoughtprovoking debate. To find out more about our exciting sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jeff Wolfson at [email protected] or 613-325-0156. To register, please contact Jennifer McCombe at Jennifer.mccombe@ albertadoctors.org or 1-800-272-9680 ext. 359. Registration closes June 26th. We look forward to seeing you on the links! Watch for registration opening soon! For additional information, contact Jacqueline Burke, Program Manager, Physician Health, Canadian Medical Association by phone at 800-663-7336 or 613-731-8610 x/poste 2014 or by email at [email protected]. Q August 2015 The Canadian Medical Foundation at General Council Halifax, Nova Scotia As is tradition, the Canadian Medical Foundation (CMF) will host our Annual General Meeting during the Canadian Medical Association’s Annual General Meeting (General Council). CMF will also have an information booth to provide an overview of how we are supporting physician health and well-being, medical students, medical research and medical outreach. Donations will be accepted at our booth. Additional CMF activities are being planned for General Council, so please stay tuned for details! medicalfoundation.ca Join the Canadian Medical Foundation’s E-Mailing List Today! Physician Health and Well-Being in Canada Did You Know? Join the Canadian Medical Foundation’s e-mailing list today to receive our Best Practice newsletters and regular news bulletins by email! Our e-mailing list provides updates on our current progress, recent achievements and upcoming events, as well as details on how you can become involved with the Canadian Medical Foundation (CMF). • One out of every 10 physicians will become dependent on psychoactive drugs or alcohol. • Up to 50% of physicians report anxiety, sleeplessness or depression (significantly higher than in other professions). Source: Primary Prevention Resources and Programs for Physicians in Canada. Mary Colbourn-Smith, June 2010. • Physician burnout in Canada is estimated to cost the health care system hundreds of millions of dollars annually. As a member of the CMF’s e-mailing list, you can expect to receive an email update every month or so in the form of an electronic bulletin. Source: An Estimate of the Cost of Burnout on Early Retirement and Reduction in Clinical Hours of Practicing Physicians in Canada. Carolyn S. Dewa, Philip Jacobs, Nguyen Xuan Thanh, Desmond Loong, 2014. Our mailing list is securely managed electronically enabling you to “opt-out” at any time should you change your mind about receiving our updates. Personal information (name and email address) stored in our mailing lists are secure and only accessible to the CMF and will not be shared with any other parties. You Can Support Your Physician Colleagues In Need, Right Now! 100% of your donation to the Canadian Medical Foundation supports physicians in need throughout every stage of their career, in every part of Canada. To join our e-mailing list, please contact Amy Baldry at 613-316-4469 or [email protected] to provide your email address. Q Donate Today! Please Help Join the Canadian Medical Foundation on Social Media! The Canadian Medical Foundation (CMF) is pleased to announce that we are now live on social media! Please take a moment to explore our new and revitalized social media accounts and let us know what you think. 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