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Winter 2015 | VOLUME 55 ISSUE 1
SMA Digest is the official member magazine of the Saskatchewan Medical Association. It is published twice per year and is
distributed to nearly 90 per cent of practising physicians in Saskatchewan.
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CEO Bonnie Brossart speaks with the SMA about her plan
to help create a future for the physicians of Saskatchewan
where they are meaningfully involved, leading health system
strategy and improvement.
Upcoming issues
The next issue of SMA Digest will be distributed in summer 2015.
Bylines
Where bylines are not given, articles
were written or solicited by SMA communications staff.
Advertising
The deadline for booking and submitting
advertising for the summer issue is Monday, April 27, 2015. Rates for display advertising are available upon request. Classified ad placement is free for members
promoting physician, locum and practice
opportunities; ads should be submitted
via email and must not exceed 150 words.
Feedback
Member feedback is valuable and encouraged. Please direct comments, letters, ideas and advertising inquiries to:
Maria Ryhorski
Communications Coordinator
Saskatchewan Medical Association
201-2174 Airport Drive
Saskatoon, SK S7L 6M6
(306) 244-2196
[email protected]
SMA mission
The SMA is a member based organization
that promotes the honour and integrity of
the profession.
We:
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Provide a common voice for physicians
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Support the educational, professional, economic and personal wellbeing of physicians
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Advocate for a high quality, patient
centred health care system
New CEO Bonnie Brossart poised to take
SMA to new heights
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Mindfulness in medical practice
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SWITCH: Helping shape the doctors of
tomorrow
Dr. Anita Chakravarti explains the benefits of mindfulness,
to the overall well-being of physicians, their practice and
their patients.
Innovative volunteer-driven clinic SWITCH provides Saskatchewan’s medical students with a unique opportunity to
practise whole-person care in an interdisciplinary learning
environment, and make a difference in their community.