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MD Scope Newletter

MD Scope is the Alberta Medical Association’s email newsletter, sent to members and subscribers at least twice each month.

Each regular issue of MD Scope includes classifieds.

Typical stories include:

  • AMA news and events
  • Member benefits and services
  • Alberta Health Services/Alberta Health initiatives and updates
  • Program-related information: Physician and Family Support Program, CII/CPAR, etc.
  • Conferences, workshops and other learning opportunities

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Read the latest issue

January 16, 2025

In this issue:

  • Optimized Prescribing with Seniors: When to deprescribe PPIs
  • Employment opportunity with the Physician and Family Support Program
  • Zonal/regional RF delegate election results are available
  • AMA committee opening: Online applications now being accepted!
  • You can still apply for the 2024-25 TD Insurance/AMA Medical Student Bursary
  • Join the AMA ACTT Physician Leadership Network and earn CME credits in 2025
  • Need help with PPIP requirements? We have webinars for that!
  • Represent the AMA at the CMA Annual General Meeting
  • AHS Updates: 
    • Active health advisories
    • Resumption of mail service
    • Reminder: Measles case confirmed in Calgary Zone
    • Enhancing care for Albertans living with diabetes
  • MD Financial 
    • Tax changes for 2025 
  • Community Connections 
    • The Canadian Association of Wilderness Medicine (CAWM) is seeking applications for speakers and workshop leaders for our 2025 conference 
    • Stick it to Cancer charity hockey game