BestPractice A CANADIAN MEDICAL FOUNDATION PUBLICATION AUTUMN 2014 Canadian Physician Health Institute Raises Awareness of the Health and Well-being Challenges Facing Physicians Today International Conference on Physician Health The International Conference on Physician Health (ICPH) took place in London, England from September 15 to 17, 2014. There was a strong Canadian presence at this conference, which is co-hosted by the American Medical Association (AMA), Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and British Medical Association (BMA). Registrants from Canada made up more than 25 per cent of the delegates! Opening remarks were provided by Dr. Robert Wah, president of the AMA; Ilora Finlay, Baroness Finlay of Llandaff, professor of palliative medicine and president of the BMA; and Dr. Chris Simpson, president of the CMA. In his remarks, Dr. Simpson highlighted the efforts of the Canadian Physician Health Institute (CPHI) to advance physician health and well-being: “As the president of the CMA, one of my top priorities is to foster the well-being of Canada’s medical profession. CMA’s continued support and commitment to the profession is clearly identified in its 2015-2017 Strategic Plan to “improve physician health and well-being.” In 2012, the Canadian Physician Health Institute, a national program governed by the CMA, the Canadian Medical Foundation and Canada’s provincial and territorial medical associations, was created. The institute works to promote physician health and wellness and takes a pan-Canadian approach to offer equitable access to physician health services for all physicians, regardless of their location or what stage they’ve reached in their career.” ~ Dr. Chris Simpson, International Conference on Physician Health, 2014 Canadian researchers gave several presentations on topics related to physician health and well-being. The Canadian contributions included an overview of the evolution of the CPHI. The Canadian Medical Foundation sponsored the welcome reception, which featured a film encouraging social discussion of the health challenges we all face – including physicians – as we age. This meeting was the 23rd such conference since the series began in 1975, and the second hosted by the BMA. This year’s theme was Milestones and Transitions – Maintaining the Balance. The next International Conference on Physician Health will be held in Boston in 2016. Q The Canadian Medical Foundation’s General Council Draw Winner! The Canadian Medical Foundation (CMF) is pleased to announce that Dr. Anna Reid is the winner of our draw at General Council. Delegates were able to enter this draw by visiting our booth at General Council and filling out a ballot. Dr. Reid received two round-trip vouchers for travel anywhere Porter Airlines flies! These tickets were generously donated for this draw by Porter Airlines. Q 5)&$"/"%*"/.&%*$"-'06/%"5*0/t"-5"7*45"%3t055"8"0/t,(3 Canadian Medical Foundation’s Ninth Annual Signature Golf Tournament Raises More Than $350,000 for Charitable Programs The Canadian Medical Foundation (CMF) is pleased to announce that more than $350,000 was raised for our charitable programs at the 2014 Annual Signature Golf Tournament! Over the past nine years ,with the help of partners like MD Physician Services, CMF is proud to have raised more than $2 million through this must-attend charitable event, making it one of the most successful events of its kind in North America. Funds raised at this tournament will go toward 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. The weather was more cooperative for this year as a full field of guests enjoyed a delicious lunch and dinner and a full round of golf. Other activities included the Subaru Hole-in-One and a silent auction hosted by DreamWorld Events. Prizes were awarded for Men’s and Ladies’ Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin, as well at Top Foursome and Most Honest Foursome. CMF extends a sincere thank you to each of our sponsors and donors who helped to make this year’s tournament such a success. As well, special thanks to our presenting sponsor: Franklin Templeton Institutional. Thank you to our 9th Annual Signature Golf Tournament Sponsors! CMF also extends sincere thanks to the MD Physician Services golf committee and volunteers who continue to help make the CMF’s Annual Signature Golf Tournament a yearly success. Q The Canadian Medical Foundation at General Council The Canadian Medical Foundation (CMF) was pleased to take part in General Council 2014! During General Council 2014, CMF was especially busy connecting with physicians from across Canada and engaging in meaningful discussions about how CMF can support physicians from coast to coast to coast! We connected with physicians from across Canada through the following activities: medicalfoundation.ca t our CME-accredited education session focusing on physician burnout and compassion fatigue t our luncheon which featured an expert speaker who shared techniques for managing challenging workplaces t our information booth which highlighted how we are supporting physicians across Canada t our breakfast for spouses and companions; and also t our participation in Walk the Doc to promote physician health! Q North/South Doctors’ Golf Tournament Raises Over $64,000 for Medical Student Bursaries! Physicians Tee Off in Support of Alberta’s Next Generation of Physicians Physicians, medical students, residents and community leaders from across Alberta hit the links July 28 at the Red Deer Golf and Country Club for the 87th Annual North/South Doctors’ Golf Tournament. The Canadian Medical Foundation Welcomes New Trustees to our Board The Canadian Medical Foundation (CMF) is pleased to announce that Dr. Ruth Collins-Nakai has been elected to a second term as Chair of the CMF Board of Trustees. The CMF is also pleased to welcome the following new Trustees to our Board: This long-running tournament, co-hosted by the Canadian Medical Foundation, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta and Alberta Medical Association, raises funds for Alberta medical student bursaries and physician health programs. t Dr. Jane Brooks t Dr. William Cunningham t Dr. John Gray t Major Anna Grodecki t Dr. Hugh Scully Golfers enjoyed 18 holes of golf, a buffet breakfast, BBQ lunch, a silent auction and many draw prizes. These new Trustees join the following Trustees whom are continuing their terms: Congratulations to the skill and draw prize winners, and thank you to everyone who participated. A special thank you to all tournament sponsors for their generous support, including: The Canadian Medical Foundation (CMF) provides funding for medical students in need Presenting sponsor: TD Insurance Meloche through bursaries and scholarships, as part of Monnex our efforts to support the health and wellBirdie sponsors: Sun Life Financial and being of physicians across Canada at every MD Physician Services stage of their careers. For more information about how the CMF is supporting Canadian Par sponsors: Pivitol Research, Alberta physicians, please visit our website: Blue Cross, Mardon Group Insurance, www.medicalfoundation.ca. Q Bennett Jones and McLennan Ross t Dr. Manon Charbonneau t Dr. Ruth Collins-Nakai (Chair) t Mr. Michael Gormley t Ms. Michelle Masson t Dr. Amit Monga, PhD t Mr. Jean Schnob t Mr. Tim Smith t Dr. Ian Warrack Biographies for our Trustees are available on our website: www.medicalfoundation.ca. Q The Canadian Medical Foundation’s General Council 2014 Education Session “Beyond Self-Care: Physician Burnout and Compassion Fatigue – What Works?” At General Council 2014, the Canadian Medical Foundation’s education session focused on physician burnout and compassion fatigue. Compassion fatigue expert Françoise Mathieu spoke to physicians about the risks they face, the cost to their own health and well-being, the cost to the health care system, and strategies for coping with burnout and compassion fatigue. Attendees raved about the value of the session and many made a note to attend next year’s as well. Dr. Alika Lafontaine, an anesthesiologist in Alberta, was one of the attendees. Françoise Mathieu, speaker at the CMF education session “One of the reasons why I came is I’d like some advice with how to deal with it. We’re all trying to balance, trying to take care of ourselves,” he said. “I think it’s an issue that affects all physicians.” medicalfoundation.ca tion.ca Dr. Lafontaine noted it is not uncommon for physicians to just keep working, working, working until they eventually break. “Sometimes we feel like we need to be stronger than we actually are,” he said. “You let things go on and on without reaching for help.” Physician health and well-being is the CMF’s top strategic priority and the focus of many of our initiatives. To learn more about these initiatives please visit our website: www.medicalfoundation.ca. Q The Canadian Medical Foundation Supports the John McCrae Statue Project Canadian Medical Foundation Continues to Support Medical Students The Canadian Medical Foundation (CMF) was pleased to join the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) in supporting the John McCrae Statue Project by making a contribution to this initiative during a presentation to General Tom Lawson at General Council 2014. The CMF is pleased to help honour one of Canada’s most well-known military physicians. About the John McCrae Statue Project The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery, in partnership with the Royal Canadian Medical Service, has created the John McCrae Statue Project to honour Major John McCrae, who served as Second-in-Command and as Brigade Surgeon, 1st Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery in World War I. In honour of Major John McCrae, a statue will be placed in Ottawa, Ontario. Q The Canadian Medical Foundation (CMF) is pleased to announce a grant has been made in the amount of $60.000 to Indspire. The grant is part of our ongoing program to fund bursaries for deserving and under-advantaged Indigenous students wishing to pursue a medical education. The CMF is proud of every Indspire bursary and scholarship recipient and encourages them on their path to be true leaders in the development of Aboriginal health in Canada. To learn more about our program, which provides financial aid for medical students, visit our website: www.medicalfoundation.ca. Indspire is a national charity that is dedicated to raising funds that deliver programs and provide the necessary tools for Indigenous peoples, especially youth, to achieve their potential. Q Join the Canadian Medical Foundation on Social Media! Please take a moment to explore our new and revitalized social media accounts and let us know what you think: We look forward to connecting with you on social media to share how our volunteer-led, physician-directed efforts are: tmaking a difference in the health and well-being of physicians across Canada; tproviding financial aid for deserving medical students; Did You Know? tOne out of every 10 physicians will become dependent on psychoactive drugs or alcohol. t6QUP50% of physicians report anxiety, sleeplessness or depression (significantly higher than in other professions). Source: Primary Prevention Resources and Programs for Physicians in Canada. Mary Colbourn-Smith, June 2010. t1IZTJDJBOCVSOPVUJO$BOBEBJTFTUJNBUFEUP cost the health care system hundreds of millions of dollars annually. 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. 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. Donate Today! About Indspire The Canadian Medical Foundation (CMF) is pleased to announce that we are now live on social media! Physician Health and Well-Being in Canada tenabling valuable medical research; tproviding medical outreach; and tsupporting physicians’ philanthropic initiatives. All of which we believe makes for a stronger health care system for Canadians from coast to coast to coast. We Also Look Forward to Hearing From You How do you see are our charitable efforts benefiting the physician community and the healthcare system? How are you involved with the Canadian Medical Foundation? 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