Putting physicians first
Physicians and medical learners have struggled with burnout and depression, and the pandemic is making it worse.
Together, we’re addressing this issue with impact, immediacy and staying power. That’s why we’ve pledged $115 million over 10 years to support a vibrant medical profession and a healthy population with a focus on physician health and wellness.
The Canadian Medical Association, MD Financial Management and Scotiabank share a deep sense of appreciation and gratitude for physicians across the country.
We’re committed to putting physicians first.
Our commitment to putting physicians first.
Here are some of the initiatives made possible by this collaboration:
Physician Wellness+ Initiative
Addressing the urgent and ongoing health and wellness needs of physicians and medical learners.
Learn more about Physician Wellness+ Initiative
Canadian Conference on Physician Health
Gold sponsor for Physician Wellness Conference 2019–2021
Code Life Ventilator Challenge
Two-week global innovation challenge to design a simple, low-cost ventilator
Learn more about Code Life Ventilator Challenge
Doctors Manitoba
Three-year pilot to create Communities of Practice to help eliminate barriers to physician health and wellness
National Arts Centre
"On Call" speaker series with Dr. Jillian Horton, focused on physician wellness
National Specialty Societies
Physician health and wellness programs
Learn more about National Specialty Societies
National Specialty Societies and Representative Groups
Physician support during COVID-19
Learn more about National Specialty Societies and Representative Groups
National Physician Wellness Research Initiative
Helping develop a national strategy and framework for physician wellness
New Brunswick Medical Society
Two physician health and wellness initiatives for one-on-one counselling and peer counselling
Provincial and Territorial Medical Associations and Representative Groups
Physician support during COVID-19
Learn more about Provincial and Territorial Medical Associations and Representative Groups
Well Doc Alberta
Building a centralized portal for resources on physician wellness
Learn more about Well Doc Alberta
Wellness Support Line
Provides 24/7 mental health support and counselling to physicians, residents, medical students and their immediate families in SK, ON, NS, NL, YT and NU
Learn more about Wellness Support Line
Physician Wellness+ Initiative
Addressing the urgent and ongoing health and wellness needs of physicians and medical learners.
Learn more about Physician Wellness+ Initiative
National Specialty Societies and Representative Groups
Physician support during COVID-19
Learn more about National Specialty Societies and Representative Groups
National Specialty Societies
Physician health and wellness programs
Learn more about National Specialty Societies
National Arts Centre
"On Call" speaker series with Dr. Jillian Horton, focused on physician wellness
Well Doc Alberta
Building a centralized portal for resources on physician wellness
Learn more about Well Doc Alberta
Wellness Support Line
Provides 24/7 mental health support and counselling to physicians, residents, medical students and their immediate families in SK, ON, NS, NL, YT and NU
Learn more about Wellness Support Line
Canadian Conference on Physician Health
Gold sponsor for Physician Wellness Conference 2019–2021
Code Life Ventilator Challenge
Two-week global innovation challenge to design a simple, low-cost ventilator
Learn more about Code Life Ventilator Challenge
National Physician Wellness Research Initiative
Helping develop a national strategy and framework for physician wellness
Doctors Manitoba
Three-year pilot to create Communities of Practice to help eliminate barriers to physician health and wellness
New Brunswick Medical Society
Two physician health and wellness initiatives for one-on-one counselling and peer counselling
Provincial and Territorial Medical Associations and Representative Groups
Physician support during COVID-19
Learn more about Provincial and Territorial Medical Associations and Representative GroupsThis is just incredible for us because with this money we can not only give information (about physician wellness), we can change culture. Collectively, we can get done in the next three years what it would probably have taken our current team another 10 or 12 to do.
- Dr. Jane Lemaire, Well Doc Alberta
Supporting the unique needs of physicians
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.