Library Resources & Services for Saskatchewan Medical Practitioners
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The Saskatchewan Medical Association is a voluntary professional association for physicians in Saskatchewan, where over 90 per cent of physicians are members. The SMA also represents the vast majority of medical students and residents training in Saskatchewan. |
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The Continuing Medical Education Fund assists physicians with the costs associated with continuing medical education courses and materials. Physicians may make one or more applications during a calendar year (January 1 to December 31) or may allow the funds to carry over for use in the following year. (i.e. a physician can "bank" one year's entitlement and claim for two years worth of entitlement in the subsequent year. The maximum carry-over period is one year.) Applications must be received by January 15 following the year in which the entitlement is due to expire. |
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The CMA offers continuing medical education (CME) free to CMA members. Courses are offered by the CMA on its learning management system. Courses are also through the CMA by other organizations and academic institutions. |
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The CMPA — Where Canadian doctors turn for medico-legal advice, assistance, and professional development. Where providers and the healthcare community find insight to advance safer patient care. |
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The Medical Council of Canada (MCC) was born out of the rational concerns for patient safety and developing a credential to enable physician mobility. The emotional side of the story is about patient confidence in their medical practitioners. |
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The College of Physicians and Surgeons is a statutory, self-regulating body established by legislation of the Government of Saskatchewan and charged with the responsibility of:
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The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) is a national professional organization established in 1929 by a special Act of Parliament to oversee the medical education of specialists in Canada. |
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Representing more than 30,000 members across the country, the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) is the professional organization responsible for establishing standards for the training, certification and lifelong education of family physicians and for advocating on behalf of the specialty of family medicine, family physicians and their patients. The CFPC accredits postgraduate family medicine training in Canada’s 17 medical schools. - See more at: http://www.cfpc.ca/AboutUs/#sthash.IPAQt9fu.dpuf |
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The Saskatchewan College of Family Physicians (SCFP) represents more than 1,000 family physician members. If you are interested in learning more or becoming a member, or have any membership questions, please contact (306) 665-7714 or visit their website. |
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The Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) provides decision-makers with the evidence, analysis, advice, and recommendations they require to make informed decisions in health care. |
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SHIRP - Saskatchewan's Online Library for Health Professionals |
SHIRP's MANDATE To provide province-wide access to an electronic library of health care resources to support the education, evidence-based practice, and research needs of Saskatchewan’s health care practitioners, and health-related provincial government departments. |
The Practice Enhancement Program was established in 1994 as an educational program which would offer the physicians of Saskatchewan a positive means of assessing their medical practice. |
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Find health services including doctors and health care facilities. Find answers to your health questions. |
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Check out responses to frequently asked questions about Saskatchewan Health, the health care system, health hazards, illnesses, and other topics. |
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The Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) funds the work of researchers, supports efforts that grow the province's research enterprise, and promotes knowledge that results from health research. |
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Our Mission, “To Reduce the Occurrence of Disabling Conditions in Children” along with our slogan “Our Goal is Healthy Children”, help guide the Institute’s work. We believe that all children, regardless of their abilities, have the right to be as healthy as possible. Prevention programs and services are provided to parents, future parents, students, professionals, community groups, and the general public. The Prevention Institute is strongly committed to networking and partnering in projects that further prevention efforts, and actively pursue linkages to ensure a coordinated approach to prevention planning. |
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The EPEC Project (Education in Palliative and End-of-life Care) |
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Helping Physicians Maintain Health, Knowledge and Skills as They Age - Recognition and Elimination of the Stigma Associated with Aging |
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Equity in Medicine is proud to host a panel discussion on Intersectionality in Medicine with three dynamic physician leaders. Join for a 75-minute session to learn more about intersectionality and how it relates to power, privilege, and oppression, followed by a Q&A. |