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Atlantic Provinces Governor's Newsletter April 2017
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In this Issue:
- Governor's Message
- ACP's Work to Reduce Burnout and Promote Professional Satisfaction and Wellness
- Welcome to New Members!
- Fellowship Application
- Calendar of Events
- Recruit a Colleague and Save!
David R. Anderson, MD, FRCPC, FACP, ACP Governor
Governor's Message
Welcome spring! I am pleased to report that the recent ACP Internal Medicine Meeting in San Diego was another success with approximately 6,900 delegates from around the world with over 250 Canadians.
Canada had 5 teams (Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, BC, Atlantic Provinces) compete in this year's annual ACP Doctor's Dilemma® with Alberta and Ontario making it through to the semi-finals. Congratulations to the Ontario team who won a coveted spot in the finals. They did not take the trophy home but there is always next year!
Mark your calendars for November 24-25, 2017! The Atlantic Provinces Chapter next Annual Scientific Meeting will again be held at Dalhousie. Stay tuned for updates!
The internal medicine medical student interest group at Memorial University hosted another successful ACP event in March. If you are interested in planning a local educational event or journal club for students or residents, please email me at david.anderson@dal.ca.
ACP's Work to Reduce Burnout and Promote Professional Satisfaction and Wellness
Recent data show that more than half of the US physicians have symptoms of burnout. In response to this, ACP is in the midst of a multi-year effort to promote professional satisfaction, support physician wellness, and reduce burnout. Courses are being offered at the national ACP Internal Medicine meetings on work-life balance, resilience, burnout and wellness.
ACP members wishing to learn more about reducing and preventing burnout may find these resources helpful. In addition, American Medical Assocation in partnership with the ACP and Hennepin County Medical Center, has developed Steps Forward which are modules addressing seven key steps to help prevent burnout.
WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS!
Wendy M. House, MD
FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION
Becoming an FACP® is a distinction earned from colleagues who recognize your accomplishments and achievements in medicine. The application process is simple and I encourage you to pursue this honour. Please contact me with any questions at david.anderson@dal.ca
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
ACP Quebec Chapter Meeting
Congrès Neurologie
May 27-28, 2017
Saint-Sauveur, QC
Perioperative Care Congress: Science, Evidence and Practice
June 2-4, 2017
The Chelsea Hotel, Toronto, ON
The ACP Ontario Chapter Annual Meeting 2017 will be held during the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society of Internal Medicine (CSIM)
November 1-4, 2017
Hyatt Regency – Toronto, ON
Click for the Call for Abstracts
Western Chapters and Rocky Mountain GIM Conference
November 16-18, 2017
Banff, AB
PLAN TO ATTEND!
ACP Atlantic Provinces Chapter Annual Meeting 2017
November 24-25, 2017
Dalhousie – Halifax, NS
ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2018
April 19-21, 2018
New Orleans, LA
RECRUIT A COLLEAGUE AND SAVE!
Receive a dues discount by recruiting colleagues to ACP membership! And be entered to win a trip to the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2018 in New Orleans! The more members recruited during the promotional period, the more entries you receive.
Click here for details and to download the international application form.
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
Be an active part of this vibrant chapter! There are many volunteer opportunities – please email me directly at david.anderson@dal.ca
Share your good news or that of a colleague and we will post it in our Chapter newsletter.
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