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What's New
Physician health matters: a mental health strategy for physicians in Canada - A physician mental health strategy is one of the four pillars of the CMA's mental
health plan, but is also a stand-alone strategy reflecting the CMA’s long-standing interest and leadership in the
health and well-being of Canadian physicians.
Healthy Practices PodcastsHosted by Dr. Mamta Gautam
LISTEN TO ALL NEW PODCASTS!
Listen to the podcasts and tell us what you think.
The powerful message of resilienceGuest: Dr. Michael Kaufmann
Listen to this NEW podcast and others about Building Resilient Medical Communities.
ePhysicianHealth.com
The world's first comprehensive, online physician health and wellness resource that helps physicians be resilient in their professional and personal lives.
Fact : Over 12,000 users from 42 countries since launch of the site.
Article (26 October 2009): "New website a 24/7 resource..."
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2010 International Conference on Physician Health
October 3-5, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois
Registration is now open!
More on this Conference and other upcoming physician health events
Walk to GC Challenge 2010 has begun
The 2009 winning delegation, NWT Medical Association, plans to keep the trophy another year.
Click here to track progress and learn how to join the Challenge
Conferences
Organized by CMA and stakeholders, in the area of physician health. See Past conferences for presentations from the inaugural Canadian Conference on Physician Health.
International Alliance for Physician Health
The IAPH is an alliance of individuals and organizations who are interested in understanding, addressing, promoting and advancing the health and well-being of physicians. A new website has been launched -- an online community bringing together colleagues worldwide who share a common interest.
Walk the Doc
A popular recreational event held at medical meetings across Canada since 2003.
Canadian Physician Health Study
Results are in and publications are available to learn more about the findings.
Resources and links
Literature, publications and research in the area of physician health and well-being and links to online resources, including the provincial regulatory colleges. Find many NEW resources and download the latest list of Prescribed Reading for your personal healthbeing.
NEW!
Medicine and Motherhood: Can We Talk?
A Consensus Statement from the Physician Health Program of British Columbia
Identify and better manage the stressors in your life. Balance your work and personal life.
Coping with stress about the Haiti earthquake - information for Canadians
Recognize patterns of stress and other impairments in your colleagues. Learn more about support groups, mentoring programs and more.
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