Notice of office closure: Monday, September 7, 2026 (Labour Day) Automated phone services will remain available, but there will be no callbacks during this period. CMPA’s online self-service options are accessible on our website. We will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

📣Physicians: Are you looking to impact Canadian healthcare in a different way? Bring your experience and leadership to #CMPACouncil. Eligible members, seek nomination today! ➡️ www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/about/gov...

📢 CMPA is hiring: 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐌𝐏𝐀 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔: 🟩In this role within Medico-Legal Services, you’ll provide one-to-one advice, education, and collegial support to CMPA members. 1/3

𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 can undermine teamwork—AND compromise #PatientSafety & workplace culture. 🟩Join CMPA’s Dr. Heather Murray at @srpcanada.bsky.social Rural Reach Webinar 📅September 9 | 7:00-8:30 p.m. ET Register now!➡️ 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 for SRPC members: www.xcdsystem.com/srpc/attende...

🟩Your experience matters. Eligible physicians can now seek nomination to #CMPACouncil in selected Areas and Divisions. Check out the deadlines and take the next step! ➡️www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/about/gov...

WHEN you need to determine if your patient is capable of consent— 🔹 Determining capacity 🔹 Substitute consent 🔹 Consent to #MAID, and more Read the article: ow.ly/cT0950VtalS #MedSky

CMPA welcomes new President Dr. Katy Shufelt. First elected to Council in 2017, Dr. Shufelt served as the CMPA’s first vice-president from 2024-2026. 🔗https://www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/connect/media-room/2026/cmpa-welcomes-newly-elected-president-dr-katy-shufelt

🧵CMPA extends our sincere gratitude to Dr. Birinder Singh, for serving as CMPA President for the past 2 years—and for over 12 years of service to the Association. 1/2

#CMPAResearch is published in peer-reviewed journals benefitting physicians & supporting #PatientSafety. Recent topics include: ✅Sepsis ✅Diagnostic Reasoning ✅Documentation 🔗 ow.ly/2eBH50WVmGa

Before providing an expert opinion, CMPA advises you should consider the following two things: ow.ly/juWO50SlKQ8 #MedSky

#CMPACouncil nominations are open! CMPA members: Want help guide Canada’s largest physician organization? Bring your experience to the table and help shape CMPA’s future. Learn more & seek nomination-> www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/about/gov...

CMPA’s Dr. Catherine Pound speaks to @themedicalpost.bsky.social about "𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬-𝐢𝐧-𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐞" & CMPA’s latest advice article in response to this new model—amidst growing pressures on EDs in🍁—& what members need to know about their medico-legal risk. canadianhealthcarenetwork.ca/mds-triage-f...

MDs in triage face medico-legal risk, even when role is limited

Physicians-in-triage can help improve emergency department flow, but the CMPA warns that clear roles, communication and followup are key to reducing medico-legal risk.

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To Canada’s resident doctors: CMPA is here to support you & provide answers on: 🔹CMPA membership & assistance 🔹Moonlighting 🔹Change of programs/universities ➡️ Answers to 9 key questions: ow.ly/SPco50UX8rw #MedEd

DYK? CMPA provides helpful advice & resources on key medico-legal issues ranging from: 🔹Scarcity of resources 🔹#VirtualCare 🔹#MAID and more Explore our Key Issues page: ow.ly/pjFl50RCWQf #MedSky

Tomorrow is the 2026 CMPA Annual Meeting! We're looking forward to connecting with members in Calgary and virtually. Join us online: ➡️ www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/about/ann... #CMPA26 #cdnhealth

📢 CMPA is hiring: 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐌𝐏𝐀 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔: 🔸In this role within Medico-Legal Services, you’ll provide one-to-one advice, education, and collegial support to CMPA members. 1/3

Physicians: A patient wants their medical record changed. What’s next? CMPA answers: 🔸When do you modify a medical record? 🔸How do you reduce risk? 🔸What do the Colleges say? ➡️ www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/advice-pu...

Physicians: Need guidance on addressing vaccine hesitancy in #CdnHealth? CMPA shares advice on: ➡️Informed consent ➡️Documentation ➡️Engaging with parents or adult patients 🔗 ow.ly/3UEX50Wl7IM

Our thoughts are with the communities affected by the wildfires across Canada. ❤️ We recognize the strain on emergency departments and are deeply grateful to our physician members, healthcare teams, and first responders delivering care and support under challenging circumstances.

📣 CMPA members—The 2026 CMPA Annual Meeting is approaching! 🗓️August 19 🕰️ 1:30- 2:45 p.m. MT (3:30 – 4:45 p.m. ET) On the agenda: 🔹Preview of our next Strategic Plan 🔹2027 fees & financial model 🔹Year in review 🔹Member Q & A + more 1/2

As Canada's EDs face ongoing pressures, some hospitals have adopted a physicians-in-triage model. Learn about key responsibilities, MRP considerations, and reducing medico-legal risk. ➡️ cmpa-acpm.ca/en/advice-pu... #EmergencyMedicine #PatientSafety

Notice of office closure: Monday, August 3, 2026 (Civic Holiday) Automated phone services will remain available, but there will be no callbacks during this period. CMPA’s online self-service options are accessible on our website. We will reopen on Tuesday, August 4.

📣 Join us August 19 for the 2026 CMPA Annual Meeting—live from Calgary or virtually. Hear updates on: 🔹Wellness Support Program 🔹Generative AI model for research 🔹2027–2029 Strategic Plan 🔹2027 fees & financial model Register: cmpa-acpm.ca/en/about/ann... #CMPA26 #cdnhealth

CMPA members: Calgary is calling! 📞 Join us August 19, in person or virtually, for the 2026 CMPA Annual Meeting. Featuring: 🔶Insights from CMPA leadership 🔶Updates on key initiatives that matter to you ➡️Register: www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/about/ann... #cdnhealth #MedSky #CMPA26

Our 2025 annual report shows how CMPA supported Canadian physicians including: 🔸Delivering expert, empathetic peer-to-peer advice & assistance 🔸Compensating patients proven harmed by negligent care 🔸Promoting physician wellness 🔸Providing guidance on AI ➡️ www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/about/ann...

Our 2025 Annual Report is now available. Members appreciate the personalized support offered by the Wellness Support Program and highly recommend it to their peers. ➡️ www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/about/ann...

“Is there a doctor on board?” Physicians: You may have faced similar emergencies outside of a clinical setting and have questions about: 🔸Your ethical and legal obligations 🔸Risks and protection if you help CMPA offers advice on being a good Samaritan: cmpa-acpm.ca/en/advice-pu...

CMPA members: Calgary is calling! Join us August 19, in person or virtually, for the 2026 CMPA Annual Meeting. Featuring: 🔹Insights from CMPA leadership 🔹Updates on key initiatives that matter to you Register ➡️ cmpa-acpm.ca/en/about/ann... #cdnhealth #MedSky #CMPA26

Take a look at CMPA’s interactive 2025 annual report, review our member demographics and year in numbers. Learn more about how we supported members through our learning offerings. ➡️ www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/about/ann... #CdnHealth #MedSky

Studies show fatigue can adversely affect physician performance and increase medico-legal risk. CMPA outlines practical advice—including strategies focusing on hospital settings and in-patient care—so you can focus on what you do best. 🔗 ow.ly/beuZ50TGIPl #MedSky