We’re putting physicians first.
The Canadian Medical Association, MD Financial Management and Scotiabank have pledged to invest $115 million to promote physician health and wellness. To date, through this Affinity partnership, we have funded numerous physician-focused associations across Canada. Discover how these associations are using Affinity funding to help members transform physician health and drive system-wide change.
We’re prioritizing physician wellness to build a healthier medical profession.
Here are some of the initiatives we’re supporting to put physicians first from coast to coast:
The College of Family Physicians of Canada is revitalizing physician wellness
VIDEO
Learn how CFPC is putting physicians first by leveraging innovative education tactics through initiatives like the Physician Wellness Small Group Learning Program.
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Small changes from the Medical Society of Prince Edward Island are making a big impact
VIDEO
Learn how MSPEI is putting physicians first by emphasizing peer-support initiatives that centre around small changes, leading to significant transformations and ultimately improving physician wellness.
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College of Family Physicians of Canada
PODCAST
Hear how the College of Family Physicians of Canada is supporting family physicians through peer groups, wellness programming and advocacy.
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Doctors Manitoba
PODCAST
Hear about Doctors Manitoba’s three-year Communities of Practice Pilot Program and how its physician-led and evidence-informed action plans are powering systemic change.
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New Brunswick Medical Society
PODCAST
Hear how the New Brunswick Medical Society’s Tailored Counseling Program provides one-on-one mental health treatment for physicians in their language of choice.
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Well Doc Alberta
PODCAST
Together with ongoing expert support, Well Doc Alberta has created a centralized portal for proven, effective interventions to help physicians get ahead of burnout.
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Physician Wellness+ Initiative
Addressing the urgent and ongoing health and wellness needs of physicians and medical learners
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Code Life Ventilator Challenge
Two-week global innovation challenge to design a simple, low-cost ventilator
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National Specialty Societies
Physician health and wellness programs
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Provincial and Territorial Medical Associations, National and Provincial Specialty Societies and Representative Groups
Physician support during COVID-19
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The Canadian Medical Association, MD Financial Management and Scotiabank are committed to supporting the unique needs of physicians. Learn more about how our partners' offerings help achieve this.
Learn more about MD’s in-depth understanding of the needs of physicians and their families.
Learn more about Scotiabank’s banking solutions and the Scotiabank Healthcare+ Physician Banking Program.
*Scotiabank, MD Financial Management, and the Canadian Medical Association are firmly committed to supporting the medical profession and advancing health in Canada. As proof of this commitment, and in collaboration with the CMA and MD, Scotiabank is investing $115 million over 10 years to support physicians and the communities they serve across Canada.