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Complete the Micro-Aggression Training for Physicians course; claim CPD credits

May 9, 2024

CPSA-regulated members who take the 'Micro-Aggression Training for Physicians' course may now claim continuing professional development credits. The course, developed last year by CPSA, Alberta Health Services and the Alberta Medical Association, positions Alberta’s physicians as leaders in addressing racism in health care settings. This online, on demand training aims to help members understand what micro-aggressions are, how to recognize them, why they are harmful and how to respond.

AMA website links temporarily unavailable

May 1, 2024

It came to our attention earlier this morning that links within the AMA website are returning 404 ‘Page not found’ errors. Our Information Systems Group is working on fixing the problem.

2024 National Physicians' Day

May 1, 2024

May 1, marks National Physicians Day! We want to highlight “Every Physician, Every Section, Every Day.” Alberta is full of diverse medical sections and specialties. We acknowledge and appreciate all physicians who dedicate time, expertise and enthusiasm to our health care system.

SOMB Changes for April 1, 2024

April 19, 2024

Learn about the latest billing changes to the Schedule of Medical Benefits. The AMA's Billing Corner keeps members up to date on billing changes to the SOMB.

Provide your input on working with WCB-Alberta

April 18, 2024

The AMA is seeking member input in anticipation of negotiations with the Workers’ Compensation Board – Alberta. Learn more.

New issue of Alberta Doctors' Digest is now available

March 13, 2024

Read the March-April 2024 issue of Alberta Doctors' Digest. Highlights include: The foundation stones of medicine: Lab medicine; Shine A Light; CMA Award for Young Leaders; Dr. Gadget; Health Law Update; and more!

Member-only Town Halls

June 26, 2024

Inside Scoop Virtual Town Halls provide members the opportunity to participate in candid conversations between the AMA president and members about the the latest events affecting the AMA and profession. The recording of the June 25 meeting is available to watch.

AMA in the news

June 18, 2024

View ongoing media coverage of AMA President Dr. Paul Parks and other physician leaders who have been actively speaking to the media and providing interviews and insight.

AMA staff event office closure

June 12, 2024

Please note the AMA offices and phone lines will be closed for a staff event Thursday, June 13. Regular business hours will resume Friday, June 14.

AMA holiday office closure

June 28, 2024

Please note that the AMA will be closed Monday, July 1 for the statutory holiday. Regular business hours will resume Tuesday, July 2.

Your AMA Section: Three question survey

May 13, 2024

Please take a moment to complete a three-question survey regarding your experience with your section. The survey will close Tuesday, May 21 at 4 p.m. The survey is being conducted on behalf of the Representative Forum Governance Oversight Group; it supports GOG's goal to increase the effectiveness of the AMA's governance structure and promote excellence among sections. All responses are anonymous and only aggregate data will be provided to section executives and shared with GOG.

Presidential ghosts in your inbox?

January 3, 2023

Are you seeing the names of AMA past-presidents in the “From” field in your email whenever AMA President Dr. Fredrykka Rinaldi sends out her President's Letters? The problem may be haunting your personal address book, which might still be connecting the email address president@albertadoctors.org with a past president’s name. Learn more.

Planned website outage: August 19 and 20

August 18, 2023

AMA IT services, including email, websites and online member self-serve applications (e.g., AMA Fee Navigator®), will be unavailable from 8 a.m., Saturday, August 19 through most of Sunday, August 20. The outage is required to perform upgrades on our high-value production servers.

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